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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Adaptogenic herbs and spices help to support our stress response system. Everyone is talking about the stress they are experiencing or have experienced and the impact it has on their lives. To begin with, stress is a real thing and even medical doctors are beginning to realize that. Besides, it is unavoidable for many of…
Whether you have a high risk of cancer or you have a family history, implementing diet as a cancer prevention technique is the smartest way to go. There are some things that are for the most part unchangeable, such as your genetics. But people underestimate the amount of control they can have over their health…
Having an honest discussion about the best and worst foods for the thyroid is the best way to address dysfunction. You have probably read or heard the saying, “You are what you eat,” more than a few times. This is being proved true every day People who are regularly physically active will almost always be…
Do you feel like your skin’s appearance has lost its youthful look? Or maybe that it has aged beyond what should be? You swear that your diet is good, your sleep is reasonable and that you exercise a few time a week…but still it’s not enough. That, my friend, is likely the hidden effect that…
You’ve likely heard before that diets high in plan-based foods are good for you for numerous reasons. Maybe it’s their healthy heart effects, or their ability to help you maintain a healthy body weight. Or of even greater importance, their ability to reduce your cancer risk. Yet, you may not fully understand why it is…