How to Improve Pancreatic Health and Function Naturally
The pancreas is a multitasking organ. Unlike other organs, it functions as an exocrine and endocrine gland, meaning that its secretions will reach the blood either directly or through a vessel. Its exocrine function includes the production of enzymes that help with digestion. And its endocrine function is to release hormones that control blood sugar…
How to Avoid Seasonal Depression (SAD) with Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is marked by major depression during the fall-winter months, with relief from symptoms during the spring-summer months. [1] About 15% of recurrent depression cases have a seasonal pattern. SAD is thought to be initiated by shifts in weather and daylight hours during the winter months. Another theory is that the seasonal…
Treating a Sore Throat Naturally
Sore throats have many causes, including viral or bacterial infection, allergies, injury, and irritants. Many different pathogens may be involved in a sore throat. A sore throat can be painful. Suppose a viral infection is at the core of the sore throat. In that case, the common accompanying symptoms include coughing, runny nose, eye inflammation,…
Liver Support In Health and Disease Through Diet and Lifestyle Modifications
The liver is a critical organ playing a role in practically every organ system in the body. It is so vital, but we hear less of this organ than the other organs when it has to do with health, mainly due to its extraordinary regenerative capacity. The liver can almost completely regenerate after damage. The…
8 Steps To Overcoming Food Temptations And Succeeding With Your Diet:
The temptation is always close at hand when you’re trying to lose weight and become healthier. But if you plan ahead, and maintain a flexible attitude, temptations won’t stop you from reaching your goals. Check out this short video with eight recommended steps to overcoming food temptations and succeeding with your diet. Make sure you keep yourself…
How to Prevent Modern-Day Burnout with Nutrition and Supplements
Burnout due to chronic workplace stress is nothing new. However, 2020 created a new kind of burnout because of the global pandemic. Stress and anxiety levels surged as people worldwide were forced to social distance, isolate, and quarantine. To keep businesses afloat, many companies transitioned to remote workforces. And while some people thrive in work-from-home…
How to Treat Fibromyalgia With Diet and Supplements
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain that causes widespread pain, sleep and cognitive disturbances, depression, fatigue, and migraines. Psychiatric symptoms often accompany fibromyalgia. As of now, fibromyalgia has an unknown cause and uncertain pathophysiology; however, it is an actual disease of pain regulation. People with fibromyalgia experience higher than…
Natural Methods to fight a Herpes Simplex Virus Infection
Viral infections like herpes can be a significant health concern. Once the herpes simplex virus infects you, it stays in your body for life, hibernating in nerve cells never to go away. Every so often, the virus awakens, reigniting infection, causing cold sores or genital lesions to occur again. Its ability to go in and…
How to Manage Menopausal Symptoms Naturally
Menopause can bring about many physical changes, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, pain during sex, heart palpitations, and sleeping disruptions. These symptoms are the result of fluctuating progesterone and estrogen levels. While many women dread this point in their lives because they fear the common symptoms associated with menopause, menopause can also be viewed as…
Why Is Weight Loss So Hard? 15 Guidelines To Make It Easier…
Obesity has become so prevalent in the United States compared to other countries, and it has a significant health toll. Let’s look at the numbers for a moment so that we can really understand the current situation. An analysis published in The Lancet examined seventeen hundred and fifty published articles on weight worldwide. The research…
Supporting the Health of Your Lymphatic System Naturally
The Lymphatic System is a system that is part of the circulatory system and the immune system. It is an organ system with a vital role in regulating tissue pressure, immune surveillance, and the absorption of fats in the diet from the intestines. [1, 2] The lymphatic system helps support the heart and immune systems…
Reversing Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) With Nutrition
Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated 18 million men in the US. It is estimated that the worldwide prevalence of erectile dysfunction will be 322 million cases by 2025. Erectile dysfunction leads to reduced sexual intimacy and reduced quality of life. These, in turn, lead to psychological distress for both the affected man and their sexual…
Managing Bipolar Disorder with Nutrition and Supplements
Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a chronic and recurrent mental disease that was once referred to as manic depressive illness. BD has a lifetime prevalence of 3-5% of the population. BD is also often associated with impaired functioning in various life areas (occupational, personal, family, social). [1-4] BD is a somatic symptom disorder, which means that…
A Beverage That Helps You Lose Weight – that no one is talking about!
Yes, drinking this one single beverage added daily to your menu or at least a few times a week can have such a powerfully positive effect on your health and weight loss goals. This healthy drink is cheap, natural, and easy to adhere to and has been scientifically proven to help you lose weight and…
Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Naturally With Diet and Lifestyle Modifications
The nerve condition Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common upper limb nerve diseases or dysfunctions. [1-5] Its estimated prevalence is about 4% of the population, with more women suffering from it at a ratio of 3 females to 1male. Other risk factors besides being female include obesity, diabetes, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis,…