How To Treat Vertigo With Diet & Supplements
Vertigo is the most common type of dizzinesscharacterized by episodes of change in balance and the illusion of movement or spinning of the person or the environment around them. Vertigo is highly prevalent worldwide, affecting 2% of young adults, 30% of people aged 65 years, and up to 50% of elderly over 85. The…
How to Treat Mental Health States With Diet and Supplements
Delusions, disorganized speech, abnormal motor behavior, and hallucinations are some of the symptoms of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, narcissistic disorder, and bipolar disorder. These mental health disorders are severely debilitating conditions with an estimated worldwide prevalence of approximately 4.6 people per 1000. Antipsychotic medicines are usually recommended as the first line of treatment…
10 Steps To Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Through Dietary Modifications and Supplements
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in the world, affecting about 14% of the global population as of 2019. People with irritable bowel syndrome, also referred to as spastic or nervous colon, suffer from chronic abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, food intolerances, and altered bowel habits. IBS patients report having constant diarrhea,…
STROKE – How Nutrition and Supplements Aid in Prevention and Recovery
Before we dive into how nutrition and supplements aid in stroke prevention and recovery, let us first look into why a stroke happens in the first place. There are two main causes of stroke: 1. A blood clot forms and clogs an artery of the brain causing a blockage (ischemic stroke). Once a blockage occurs,…
How To Increase Human Growth Hormone Levels Naturally
Human growth hormone (HGH) is an important hormone produced in the pituitary gland which stimulates tissue and bone growth in humans. This is a vital hormone that helps increase bone mineral density, reduces the incidence of having a heart attack by increasing HDL cholesterol, reducing total and LDL cholesterol, reducing blood pressure, fat mass, and…
Multiple Sclerosis – Slowing Progression and Managing Symptoms Naturally
Improving your diet and adding healthy herbs and supplements will improve overall motor and cognitive functioning, but for those with multiple sclerosis, such lifestyle changes can be especially helpful. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic central nervous system disease with inflammatory and neurodegenerative effects. The cause of the disease is not known, but is thought…
Parkinson’s Disease – Reducing Symptoms With Diet and Supplements
Doing the best to remain strong and healthy is essential for everyone, especially for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Making certain lifestyle changes can help patients accomplish two important goals: control their symptoms better and slow the disease’s progression. Every year, 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The causes and triggers that activate it are…
Healing Headaches and Migraines With Diet and Supplements
Millions of people everyday experience headaches or migraines. The symptoms of migraines can make it especially difficult to manage daily life. These intense disabling headaches cause throbbing pain, nausea, irritability, and sensitivity to light, among other things. Various prescription drugs intended to treat headaches and migraines often come with unwanted side effects. The good news…
How to Support The Immune System with Diet and Supplements
Our immune system merged throughout our body is there to protect us against infections and other external and internal assaults. The immune system uses two types of defense mechanisms against threats to our body. An innate defense mechanism and an adaptive defense mechanism. Each defends against a threat to the body in a different way.…
Epigenetics and How Lifestyle Choices Affect Health
The external effects of the environment can influence disease, and some of these effects can even be inherited in people. What exactly does this mean? Let’s give an example: in 2002, Swedish scientists conducted an investigation where they examined whether nutrition affected the death rate from heart disease and diabetes and whether these effects were…
Pregnancy – The Most Crucial Supplements And Foods To Consume When Pregnant Or Trying To Get Pregnant
Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman’s life. Not only is it special because of the outcome, but also the pregnancy itself is quite a spiritual process that is very exciting and fulfilling. During pregnancy, the amount of nutrients the woman’s body needs is also special in that it is exceptionally high. Many…
7 Reasons To Remove Dairy Products If You Wish to Lose Weight
Dairy products were my absolute favorite food as a vegetarian from my teen years. I just loved their smooth and fatty flavor. I was addicted. Over the years and especially following my research into the ideal diet for humans, which I called The Guerrilla Diet because I felt I had to “combat” all I was…
ASTHMA TREATMENT – Nutritional Remedies to Cure Asthma Naturally
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder associated with airway inflammation. Asthma is affected by environmental factors and genetic susceptibility that both play a role in asthma pathophysiology. Common symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain or tightness. Also healing from the common cold or flu will take longer for asthmatics.…
How to treat hair loss with diet and supplements
Hair loss is a clear sign of some deficiency in your diet. This deficiency can be of specific nutrients, or overall calorie deficiency or a macronutrient deficiency such as protein deficiency. Hair follicles are among the most metabolically active in the body. They require constant and proper nutrition to support their growth. Research shows…
Allergies vs. Intolerances, and Natural Treatments That May Help
A true allergy: There are four types of reactions to allergens, including: 1. An immediate and acute reaction. It is the most common form of an allergic reaction, but it is still uncommon among the global population. An anaphylactic reaction releases histamine, serotonin, bradykinin, and lipid mediators, which may damage tissues and organs. Anaphylaxis involves…