Skin Conditions and What your Skin Reveals about your Health
Our skin is often a helpful indicator of what’s going on inside the body. Common skin conditions such as acne can be a sign of hormonal imbalance or, in the case of deep cystic acne, also [...]
Your thyroid explained. Start loving your thyroid today.
Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland, weighing about 1-2 ounces, located below the front of your throat (right below the Adam’s apple in men). It is an incredibly important part of your endocrine system. [...]
Caffeine Seduction and Potential Side Effects
Ultimately caffeine is a drug; let’s not fool ourselves. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that caffeine actually exaggerates stress, and that this effect lasts throughout the day. Caffeine jolts the adrenal glands – [...]
Fibromyalgia: a Natural Perspective
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) simply means “muscle and connective tissue pain.” It is a chronic condition in which the patient experiences a generalized aching pain for at least three months, fatigue, poor sleep, headache, morning stiffness, [...]
Healthy food. Should you use a Microwave?
I am often asked if it is okay to use a microwave for cooking or reheating food. No matter how it’s done, cooking often destroys vital nutrients. The type of cooking preparation you choose determines [...]
Avoid Genetically Modified Foods – ASAP!
If genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not yet on your radar screen, they need to be. Also called GE food, genetically engineered foods are linked to organ damage, gastrointestinal and immune system disorders, accelerated aging, [...]