THE MANY BENEFITS OF TAKING A PROBIOTIC.
If there is a silver bullet in natural medicine, it’s probably the probiotic. Probiotics can help you heal from gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease. Probiotics also aid in the assimilation of what you eat. But their benefits extend far beyond your gut. They also heal other health issues you…
Read MoreA NEW YEAR – A NEW YOU
If you’re like the majority of Americans, one of your New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight and get in shape. And now more than ever, it seems like everyone is looking for the magical formula to lose weight, shed fat, and build muscle. Every year, there’s a new diet book, product, pill, plan, or…
Read MoreWhat Is Functional Medicine? And How Does It Differ from the Conventional Approach?
Imagine you’re on a boat, and the boat is leaking. You can bail water from the boat, so it sinks more slowly, but if the leaks are still there, you’ll have limited success in trying to stay afloat. The conventional medicine approach is focused on bailing water out of the boat without fixing the leaks.…
Read MoreTHE NATURAL ANTIVIRAL EFFECTS OF LYSINE AND OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT
Most of us, at one time or another, have had colds or the flu, and we are especially vulnerable during the cold and flu season. The symptoms — fever, congestion, coughing, sore throat — spread through offices, schools and homes, no matter where in the world we live. Viruses cause colds and the flu (influenza).…
Read MoreTHE CONNECTION BETWEEN YOUR HEART, YOUR BRAIN AND THE PREVENTION OF ALZHEIMERS
Have you ever noticed that the older you get, the stiffer you get? And the stiffer you get, the older you feel? It’s a vicious cycle that affects every part of your body — your joints, your muscles… and even your arteries. Now, stiff joints and muscles are a nuisance. But stiff arteries are a…
Read MoreANXIETY AND YOUR HEALTH
What Is Anxiety? Anxiety encompasses feelings of worry, nervousness, or dread. Although unpleasant, occasional bouts of anxiety are natural and sometimes even productivity. By signaling that something isn’t quite right, anxiety can help people both avoid danger and make important and meaningful changes. However, persistent, pervasive anxiety that disrupts one’s daily life, whether at school,…
Read MoreNATURAL WAYS TO PREVENT AND EVEN REVERSE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a silent killer, rarely producing obvious symptoms, but shortening the lives of millions. Disconcerting statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), indicate a huge epidemic: About one-third of Americans are unknowingly walking around right now with blood pressure high enough to shorten their lives. Blood…
Read MoreHOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AND MAKE YOUR BODY FLU-PROOF
Immunity has become a seasonal discussion, reserved for fall and winter when colds and flu are most prevalent. While this is an excellent starting point, building a strong immune system should not be an occasional effort. In addition to destroying the viruses and germs that we’re more vulnerable to in the winter, immune defenses also…
Read MoreDO STEROID INJECTIONS IN THE HIP AND KNEE ACCELERATE ARTHRITIS AND CAUSE JOINT DESTRUCTION?
Arthritis and joint pain affect millions of Americans annually. It causes chronic joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. The resulting pain and inflammation wreaks havoc on the body, alter one’s ability to carry out your daily activities, reduces joy, and over time cause depression. Knee and hip pain are among the most common types of pain…
Read MoreBREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Every year in October, we’re reminded about a danger that currently affects more than three million women across the United States, and many more across the globe: breast cancer. No one is ever prepared to hear that she or he has breast cancer — or any cancer, for that matter. However, preventing cancer is a…
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