- Addictions
Addiction is the continued, often uncontrollable feeling of the use of mood altering substances and/or continued behavioral patterns ignoring any negative results, physical, interpersonal, financial or otherwise that may ensue. This differs from a habit inasmuch that a habit can be managed and controlled. Addiction can manifest in the often expected arena of drugs (street or legal) or alcohol but can also be driven by such things as gambling, exercise, tobacco, religion, food or sex. Symptoms of addiction include a wide range of responses however they all have one common goal, short-term reward…Learn More - Drug, Alcohol, Smoking
Whether it is a habit, addiction or reliance, being challenged by drug, alcohol, smoking related vices can eventually take its toll on your system as well as significantly affect your quality of life. Fortunately, barring a serious addiction that often requires intense intervention and commitment, a habit or reliance on these three choices has the highest success rate of reparation due to the fact that the individual has the most control over quitting…Learn More - ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a combined challenge regarding struggles with focus, physical and/or mental over-activity and impulse issues. An ADHD clinical diagnosis is determined when one or all of these symptoms present as out-of-control. Although this condition can afflict adults it is often associated with approximately 3-5% school age children and targets more boys than girls according to The U.S. National Library of Medicine…Learn More - Anti-aging
Anti-Aging consists of a variety of remedies, devices or diets that attempt to retard our aging process. Aging manifests as facial wrinkles, memory loss, dental challenges, age spots, weak vision, joint pain and more. Some people concede to these challenges as simply part of growing old while others do anything they can to keep it at bay…Learn More - Autoimmune Diseases
There are more than 80 different autoimmune diseases. These are defined as the immune system mistakenly striking and overcoming healthy body tissue. In a healthy person, harmful substances called antigens, which can be bacteria, toxins, viruses and/or cancer cells, are managed by white blood cells. In a person with an autoimmune disorder, the body does not recognize these antigens from healthy tissue and therefore allows them to take over…Learn More - Cancer Support
Cancer support is essential when challenged by any form of this disease. Not only is cancer a difficult physical path but it can affect everything from your daily mental health to all other aspects around you including your occupation, your friends and your family. Many organizations offer support in different capacities to help you cope. There is psychological support as well as conventional medicine which may use varied drugs to assist with pain and side effects. Cancer support can also be found through alternative means in the form of acupuncture and naturopathic medicine…Learn More - Candida
Candida is a species of yeast-fungi that can affect various parts of the body including the mouth, skin and genitalia however it can also present as yeast overgrowth within the digestive system. Some believe that this overgrowth can breach the intestinal wall causing the immune system to react resulting in symptoms such as mood swings, fogginess, compromised concentration, headaches, a craving for sweets, memory challenge and possibly a link to fibromyalgia…Learn More - Chemical Sensitivities
Chemical sensitivities can be caused by a wide variety of outside synthetic and sometimes even naturally occurring substances you may come in contact with. These are commonly referred to as xenobiotics or toxins. In some cases, you may not even know you are being affected by toxins and spend unnecessary time and money trying to quell physical or mental symptoms that could otherwise be healed by simply looking at your environment rather than your health. Symptoms of a chemical sensitivity can include: skin irritation, digestive difficulties, join and muscle pain, insomnia, fogginess, and headaches…Learn More - Chemo and Radiation Side Effects
Chemotherapy and radiation side effects can be minor to severe. Some symptoms include mouth sores, digestive difficulty, anemia, fatigue, nausea, hair loss, skin disorders and infections. Although these may be painful, most side effects are short term. Each individual confronts and deals with these side effects situationally. Most of the time it depends on the type of cancer, length of treatment, dosage protocol and individual health history to determine how these side effects will manifest as well as be treated…Learn More - Chronic Illness and Pain
Chronic illness and pain are applied to a variety of ailments that can directly affect your quality of life. It is often described as a condition or disease that is constant and long-term in indication and outcome. Symptoms such as continuous fatigue, nerve pain (neuropathy), headaches/migraines, digestive difficulty, joint pain and respiratory weakness are a generalization of how chronic illness may present…Learn More - Detoxification
Ridding the body of unwanted, embedded toxins is the prime goal of detoxification. By natural or medicinal means, detoxification of the system can be attained through such things as conventional drugs, laxatives, fasting, dry brushing, sweating, juicing, colonics, homeopathy and more. It can help many chronic illnesses including allergies, obesity, asthma, headaches, digestive disorders, anxiety and depression as well as residue from environmental factors that could attribute to cancer from heavy metal build up and continued low amounts of radiation exposure…Learn More - Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disorder of the endocrine system which results in the body being unable to regulate blood sugar levels. This happens when the system is incapable of producing enough insulin or the cells are unable to respond to the insulin that is produced. Symptoms of high blood sugar include recurrent urination (polyuria), fatigue, excessive hunger (polyphagia), weight loss, vision weakness and continued thirst (polydipsia). According to Williams’ Textbook of Endocrinology (12th edition), in 2010 it was estimated that globally, 285 million people suffered from type 2 diabetes (which makes up about 90% of all cases)…Learn More - Endocrine Disorders
The endocrine system is one of the most important components of life. It regulates everything from how calories are burned, bone and tissue growth and reproduction to keeping the heart beating correctly. This is all done by the unique and detailed release of hormones through glands such as the pituitary, adrenals, pineal, testes, ovaries, thymus and thyroid. Disorders associated with endocrine malfunction include diabetes, sexual dysfunction, hyper/hypo thyroid, growth disorders and more…Learn More - Fatigue
Fatigue is a symptom, not a disease. It can be described as a feeling of being overly tired or exhausted wanting only to be able to lie down and sleep. Fatigue should not be confused with weakness which is not having enough physical power without feeling continually tired. Causes of fatigue vary greatly as they can be attributed to anything from stress to a lack of oxygenated hemoglobin red blood cells…Learn More - Food Allergies and Sensitivities
When the immune system adversely reacts to an ingested food it is considered a food allergy or sensitivity. It is a reaction other than one would normally expect which correlates with the word allergy, derived from the Greek word ‘alos’ meaning ‘other’ and ‘argon’ meaning ‘action’. Histamines are produced when a food is considered harmful and the antibody, immunoglobulin (IgE) is released. Thereafter, anytime that food is eaten again histamines are automatically let loose into the system creating various symptoms or allergic reactions…Learn More - Health Optimization
Health optimization is the ability to maintain a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual equilibrium that allows you to enjoy a rich, full quality of life. Practicing mindful eating, exercise and life style maintenance as well as strong interpersonal relationships can surround you with positive energy. This positive energy can flow throughout your body and your surrounding world pushing away much of the negativity and resulting stress that seems to be the norm in so many societies. This can also help prevent many acute and many of the chronic diseases that are so prevalent in the western world today…Learn More - Heart Disease
Heart disease, also known as coronary heart disease (CHD), is when the vessels transporting blood and oxygen to the heart become narrow or blocked. It is the number one cause of death amongst men and women in the United States and is caused by excessive plaque buildup also known as hardening of the arteries…Learn More - High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (HBP), sometimes referred to as hypertension, is the excessive force put on the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through. When this force stays at a high rate, most often due to inflammation and blocked arteries a/k/a arteriosclerosis, decreased oxygen, and vital nutrients are unable to be transferred resulting in many ailments…Learn More - High Cholesterol
Lipids a/k/a cholesterol becomes the waxy substance found in the blood derived from fat. When lipids build up in the system they are considered high cholesterol or hyperlipidemia and can stick to blood vessel walls impeding proper flow. This blockage limits oxygen rich blood to be able to properly move through the system and can become extremely dangerous, potentially creating heart disease, strokes and other vascular related diseases…Learn More - Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is the potentially harmful drop in blood sugar level below 70mg/dl. This condition can occur as a result of three different scenarios. 1. An excess of insulin is discharged into the bloodstream in a short period of time. 2. System glucose is used up too quickly. 3. The release of glucose into the system is too slow. If any of these three situations occurs, the brain will not receive enough fuel and a myriad of physical and mental difficulties could transpire…Learn More - Immune Support/Dysfunction
Immune support/dysfunction are two distinct considerations in maintaining and/or obtaining optimal health. When our bodies struggle with various diseases and conditions it is the immune system that is the first responder. Therefore, keeping it running smoothly or helping it back to homeostasis will create a more fine tuned system that can handle almost any adverse challenge…Learn More - Infant Rashes and Colic
Infant rashes and colic are two popular concerns for parents of newborns. There are many causes for infant rashes including soaps, detergents, skin irritation, hives, eczema, scalp disorder, fungus, allergies, yeast and more. They may present as red, scaly, bumpy, flat, lighter or darker than skin color or actually normal skin colored which makes them harder to detect. Colic is described as an otherwise healthy, well fed, well maintained baby crying over three hours per day, beyond three days per week for more than three weeks. There are many theories but no known causes for colic and it can last for several months…Learn More - Lyme Symptoms
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is caused by the blacklegged tick. If left untreated it can spread to the joints, brain and heart. Symptoms include fever, headaches, stiff neck, chills, bodywide itching, heart palpitations, bull’s-eye rash, muscle and joint pain. Diagnosis is mostly determined by antibodies found in the blood and treatment varies according to the duration of the disease. Sometimes, because symptoms can be vague, a diagnosis may not be found until well after a systemic takeover…Learn More - Metal Toxicity
There are thirty-five metals which we may be exposed to at any given time in such areas as our residential and/or employment settings. Interestingly, our bodies actually need metals for good health obtained through our environment as well as our diet. However, twenty-three of these thirty-five are considered ‘heavy metals’ and, if overexposed, can cause such symptoms as: fatigue, organ damage and central nervous system impairment…Learn More - Parasites
Parasites are living organisms that use other organisms, primarily animals and humans, to sustain a friendly living environment to thrive and reproduce in. They range from microscopic single cell protozoa to worms which can be visible to the naked eye. Many parasites pose no danger to humans and can actually enhance immune system strength. However, other parasites can become potentially dangerous causing internal damage and disease…Learn More - Perinatal Nutrition
Perinatal nutrition is the crucial period of nourishment three to five months before and approximately one month after childbirth. It is considered to have lasting effects on specific critical times of development of the fetus as well as the newborn especially concerning metabolic imprinting, brain growth and immune system progression…Learn More - Prostate Conditions
There are three prostate conditions that affect men (women do not have a prostate):
1. Prostatitis – An infection of the prostate usually caused by bacteria
2. Benign (non cancerous) Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – An enlarged prostate that can cause testicular pain and urination disorders such as dribbling or constant urges
3. Prostate Cancer – Often a silent killer, prostate cancer has had great success in being treated and stopped when detected early…Learn More - Seasonal Affective Disorders (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorders (SAD) is some people’s reaction to the drastic change of seasonal light and other energy changes that can throw their entire system off balance. Many do not even know that it is a reputable, diagnosed condition that was first discovered as far back as the 19th Century and finally accepted by the conventional medical/psychiatric community in 1984. It afflicts approximately 20% of American men, women and even some children carrying with it a variety of symptoms…Learn More - Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction can manifest for either gender in a variety of ways. When desire, arousal, orgasm and resolution are stunted or unresponsive it can be diagnosed as sexual dysfunction. Some afflictions commonly associated with this condition are erectile dysfunction (ED), dyspareunia (painful intercourse in females), impotence, vaginismus (involuntary vaginal spasms), premature ejaculation and vaginal dryness…Learn More - Skin Conditions
Skin conditions can manifest in many different ways from many different sources. Because your skin is so vast, it is more susceptible to potential infection. Dermatitis, hives, shingles, acne and other annoying to painful reactions show up as a result of everything from environmental influence to internal disorders. Sometimes, skin conditions are often a clue to other factors that may be involved. These factors may not be able to be as conspicuous therefore the skin’s reaction is used to signal a possible problem…Learn More - Thyroid Conditions
Located inside the front portion of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple, sits the thyroid gland. This gland produces hormones essential in regulating metabolism, growth and maturation of body tissues, proper use of other hormones as well as vitamins and body energy. Diseases and/or conditions can develop as a result of hyperthyroidism (overactive) or hypothyroidism (underactive). Women seem to be the most effected by thyroid conditions but men as well as children can struggle with thyroid related challenges as well…Learn More - Weight Reduction/Gain
Managing your weight can be a daunting task. Most are trying to reduce a few pounds while some need to gain. There can also be physical factors such as autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders or medications that contribute to weight reduction/gain. Diet and exercise are often the remedy for weight control, however those looking for any quick fix to skip this step contribute to a billion dollar industry that is mostly cyclical rather than curative…Learn More
