Aromatherapy is a term that you are probably familiar with by now, especially with the many varieties of aromatherapy massage now often sold at leading salons and spas all over the world. However, what you may not have realized is that aromatherapy is an age-old practice that can be used at home to treat a…
There are safe and effective plants out there that can help your mind, call them brain herbs. You might be surprised at what these simple herbs have to offer. However, as people turn more and more to natural remedies to bolster their health researchers are taking a harder look at many of the plants used…
Depression is a potentially crippling mental disorder that effects people of all ages. Depression is also one of the most misunderstood disorders that there is, with some types being nearly impossible to diagnose until after several years of treatment. There are several different types of known depression. Some of the most common are Bipolar Disorder,…
Thanks to the honey bee, nature provides us with raw natural honey, one of the world's most perfect substances. We all know it's naturally good for the body, both as a superfood and as an additive to so many cosmetic products. It's so versatile, from being a perfect sugar substitute in tea, to being a…
One of the greatest contributors to the type 2 diabetes epidemic is reckoned to be obesity, bought on by our modern lifestyles. Are you eating yourself into diabetes type 2? Check if you have these 4 eating habits that could contribute to obesity and possibly make you part of the type 2 diabetes epidemic ……
Many people diagnosed with ulcerative colitis have already tried prescription drugs and often surgery to combat their illness. In most cases, the medical treatments only work to suppress the symptoms for a while. But since they do not heal the underlying causes of colitis, it is nearly impossible to effect a cure using medical methods.…
No matter how good something looks at times, you should pay close attention to your feelings. If it does not feel right, you should walk away from it. Often, we know what to do, but we choose to ignore it. It is the wrong way to go! We should always trust our gut instinct as…
A big disadvantage to getting older is seeing your skin lose its youthful and healthy glow. You will likely get lines and wrinkles, and there will be some sagging and excessive skin. However, this can be delayed if you keep healthy habits of taking care of your skin. For treatment, there are several procedures that…
Diabetes is a human metabolic disorder characterized by increased concentration of sugar in the blood or hyperglycemia. In most cases, signs of diabetes go unnoticed or undiagnosed. This is because the symptoms of diabetes are quite common and appear harmless. Some of these signs of diabetes include: Polydypsia – Increased blood glucose concentration or hyperglycemia…
Depression is a mental illness that may vary from person to person and severity. Usually it is recommended to take medical help if a person is suffering from depression, as severe depression in a person may lead to harming oneself and even committing suicide. However, if you feel you are suffering from lower or mild…
Diabetes is a chronic disease that will need to be managed over the course of a lifetime. Some patients get "diabetes fatigue" or "diabetes burnout" from the stress of having to manage their diabetes every day. Type 1 diabetes can be managed with exercise, diet, and insulin injections. Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be managed…
What are the causes of obesity? It is fairly simple. Your caloric intake is greater than what your body utilizes for energy. We eat too much and exercise too little. Our genetics also play an important factor but not enough that we should be on the fast track with over forty percent of our population…
Many users of organic products seem to use the terms organic and natural interchangeably. I'm not a stickler for semantics, but those words actually have slightly different meanings. Natural ingredients have nature as the ingredients' source. They are unaltered, untreated and not artificial. On the other hand, ingredients labeled organic have previously been certified by…
Reaction to wind-borne pollens of grasses, trees, and weeds leads to seasonal allergic rhinitis, and reaction to house dust mite allergen, pet dander, or mold spores results in perennial allergic rhinitis. The infiltration of such cells characterizes the allergic inflammatory response associated with late-phase responses and bronchial or nasal hyper-reactivity. Symptoms is include chronic recurrent…
Amalgam dental fillings are used in millions of Americans each year to fill cavities despite the fact that they contain mercury, a highly toxic substance known to cause neurological damage and a host of other health problems, especially in vulnerable patients. Dental amalgam is an alloy of 50% elemental mercury and 50% other metals, mostly…
