Thyroid issues seem to be on the rise and health professionals are looking in different areas for a smoking gun. Some blame gluten (it is not a cause). Some assume everyone has an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s, even without a proper diagnosis. And most approach the thyroid, like it is the problem and therefore…
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Anxiety is a natural part of life. So natural that every person has suffered from some form of anxiety in his or her lives. There are people with sporadic episodes of anxiety and people who have anxiety on most days of their life. While there are medications that can curb anxiety, most are highly addictive…
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Toss, turn, yawn, stretch, shift, toss some more – but you just can’t get to sleep. When you prepared for bedtime, you were so tired you thought you might fall asleep brushing your teeth. But the clock face flashes 1 o’clock in the morning and you’re still not asleep. If this is a…
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Numerous studies have created a wider understanding of the damaging effects sugar can have on physical health. But not as many people are aware of the impact that sugar can have on their mental health. In addition to causing an inflated waistline, and chronic diseases, high sugar consumption can increase the risk of anxiety and…
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Food allergies are an immune response triggered by perceived threats to the body. These reactions can vary from minor irritation to anaphylaxis – a potentially life threatening condition. Normal function of our immune system identifies and removes these potential threats to the body by creating antibodies. In some cases however this immune response gets…
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Dealing with chronic pain resulting from either an illness or an accident, can feel very debilitating and limiting. The constant ache can leave you feeling depressed and uncomfortable more often than you feel energized and well. Instead of relying on painkillers that may leave you feeling drowsy and less than capable of driving safely; Emotional…
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Brain Fog Is a Sign That Your Hormones May Be Out of Whack Brain fog is the state in which a person finds himself unable to concentrate. They can become irritable, tired, and with a generalized sensation that something’s not right. Women who go through this describe the feeling as outside of their normal.…
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Anxiety symptoms can leave a person debilitated and fearful of even leaving their home. The feeling itself can really have a major impact on overall well-being. Especially for those who suffer at a chronic level and have to deal with it on a regular basis. It can cause exhaustion, and negatively impact one’s qualify of…
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A virus is a different creature to bacteria. Some people find viruses “scarier” because antibiotics have no effect on them. The interesting thing is that certain herbs do have an antiviral action, and many of these are widely available. Here are just a few. Lemon Balm In Germany, the antiviral effects of lemon balm…
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We live in a world where people seem to compete to have the busiest lives and don’t like to say no when people ask them to do anything. We work, join clubs and teams, and also balance our family and home lives, but we don’t tend to relax much. It’s no wonder people are under…
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Did you realize that there are exercises that engage both your mind and body and these work together to promote your overall wellness? Your thoughts can influence the physical responses of your body. You can use these exercises to relieve stress, pain, anxiety, and improve your immune system and sleep patterns. Promoting wellness is more…
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If you feel tired, exhausted, or fatigued most of the time, there is a good chance you may have a vitamin deficiency. Or perhaps you need a little help to get your body back on track. Using herbs to give you an energy boost and support your body’s natural processes is a great way to…
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