We have an amazing substance in our body, called hormones. Hormones are regulatory substances that cause specific cells or tissues to do a prescribed function in the body. Most people when they think of hormones, they think of sex hormones (such as estrogen, progesterone or testosterone), brain hormones that effect moods (such as serotonin, norepinephrine/noradrenaline,
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No one should have to live with headaches. Headaches come in all sizes and shapes, intensities and causes. They can be mild and tolerable without need for intervention, moderate, requiring some intervention, or severe, requiring more aggressive treatment. The causes and types are quite variable – from a tension or sinus headache, to a migraine
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In the previous article we discussed GERD in relation to acid-stopping medications, the incidences and a few of the causes. In this article we will discuss some remedies. To reiterate some, it is essential that other issues are ruled out and not ignored. It is not uncommon for someone to treat what they believe is
GERD – Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease is a growing problem effecting an estimated 100-150 million people in North America. The causes and treatments for this condition are becoming more and more controversial. Drugs which were designed for intake for only 2-8 weeks at most are given out like candy, with consumers taking them for years on
We have the power to influence our immune system in its innate ability to protect us from the biological/environmental stresses that can bombard us from many directions. There are actions that we can take – good and bad – that can help determine our ability to fight viruses and other invading pathogens. As we are
Osteoarthritis(OA), a type of arthritis characterized by the degeneration of cartilage in a joint, is one of many conditions with a seemingly hopeless prognosis. Typically, patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis are told that cartilage simply does not regenerate, and thus they are destined for a joint replacement or other surgical intervention. However, there is significant evidence
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Daily, we are building a new body. Our bodies break down ongoingly, and providing the raw materials are present, it also rebuilds itself ongoingly. In fact, the body is broken down at a rate of 24 billion cells per day. Hopefully, 24 billion cells are re-made every day. What happens when it’s not? If one
Metabolic Syndrome is not a disease in-of-itself, but rather a cluster of health concerns that, as a combination, present as a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Since first defined and published in 1998 by The World Health Organization (WHO), it has deservingly received much attention in the worlds of medical care and preventive
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Though I am deeply spiritual, I don’t generally include religion in my articles. This is an exception. It is a great way to illustrate the importance of purifying ourselves. Whenever we decide to make a change in our lives for the good, such as joining a new church, or deciding to live a more moral
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There are many health professionals that are quite concerned about the diet of most kids in the U.S. The incidence of childhood diseases such as obesity, diabetes, behavioral issues, etc. is escalating. According to Dr. David Katz of the Yale Preventive Medicine Research Center in New Haven, Connecticut, at a nutrition conference in April 2005,
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