Motion sickness happens when the body, the inner ear, and the eyes send conflicting signals to the brain. For some people, moving by land, air or sea could have its challenges. Not only can business or vacation travel be physically and mentally exhausting, but add in motion sickness and it can be highly uncomfortable. This […]
Regurgitating sharp, acidic, gastrointestinal gas or fluid can be very uncomfortable. This is often a sign of acid reflux or sometimes the more serious development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It affects about 44% of the US adult population at least once per month with about half struggling with acid reflux once per week. It […]
The thyroid is like your own personal, automatic thermostat. It regulates distribution of energy throughout your whole body and is one of the largest glands in the endocrine system. It acts like a hormone releasing headquarters that also controls hundreds of other major to minor bodily functions including mood, sleep, body temperature, and weight. The […]
Whether we like it or not we are living in a toxic world. From the air we breathe and the water we drink to the food we eat and the products we use. No matter how diligent we may be, there are bound to be various toxins that enter and sometimes embed in our system. […]
Flu season is like a roulette wheel. Conventional medicine offers a flu shot that contains two or three predicted strains but there are many more you could be susceptible to. Botanical medicine to prevent and treat flu could be an alternative that not only relieves symptoms but may eradicate contracted flu pathogens before they get […]
Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. According to The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 42 million Americans suffer from constipation at any given time. Constipation Description This condition is described by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as: • Fewer than three bowel movements […]
You may suddenly be struggling with inexplicable nerve pain that is difficult to stop. You may have experienced an accident, disease, or other factor that left you with acute or chronic nerve pain or nerve damage. These are serious health concerns because nerves do not grow back once they have died and nerve pain or […]
Believe it or not the human body hosts a variety of parasites happily living in a symbiotic community posing no threat to our health. In fact, having this diverse collection is an integral part of optimal well-being with each human possessing their own “parasitic fingerprint”. However, when the wrong parasites enter our system this is […]
Your immune system includes billions of good and bad bacteria that work in unison to help optimally run your body’s engine. When these gut microbes fall out of balance the system can be-come vulnerable to a number of adverse health conditions. There are ways to naturally support gut microbes through specific food selections. Being guided […]
It seems as if, when you get older, the body’s ‘warranty’ expires. Just like your favorite device, after a certain amount of time it just breaks down and when you search for the receipt you find that it’s past its date of free repair. For some, just getting going in the morning requires wincing in […]