Treating Endometriosis Naturally with Diet and Supplements
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent chronic gynecological disorder that significantly reduces the quality of life of affected women by restricting their physical, mental, and social well-being [1]. Endometriosis can be painful, at times causing sharp pain during ovulation, bowel movements, and sexual intercourse. The condition can cause painful, heavy periods, infertility in 30 – 50% of…
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 Diet and Supplements Can Help Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune, inflammatory disease that affects the whole body and leads to cartilage, joint, and bone destruction. RA is a very debilitating disease that may lead to difficulty doing daily activities. The pain and stiffness can be frustrating and challenging. Two percent of the global population suffers from this disease;…
Treating Sinusitis Symptoms Naturally
Sinusitis is also known as rhinosinusitis because it results in inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the sinuses and the nasal mucosa. Sinusitis is defined as acute if it lasts less than four weeks and defined as chronic if it lasts for more than 12 weeks. Sinusitis is one of the most commonly reported…
Herbs, Foods, and Supplements to Get Rid of Parasites
There are a variety of parasites that can infect our intestinal tract. With more frequent international travel, parasite infections have become more common over the last couple of years. Fatigue, diarrhea, gas, vomiting, chills, bloating, heartburn, constipation, stomach pain, or loss of appetite are all parasite infection and infestation symptoms. Some parasites enter the body…
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…
Natural Birth Control Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About.
Permanent birth control is the method of choice for a third of all women worldwide. Families want to plan their life according to their income, their life goals, and their lifestyle. Having children in an environment where they are not wanted is damaging for both sides, the child and their parent/s. Family planning is also…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and How Diet And Supplements Can Help
There is a big difference between ‘I need another cup of coffee’ and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This debilitating condition impacts the mood, energy, and life of the people who suffer from it. CFS is also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), or encephalopathy, and it affects all age groups. CFS can be very serious and…
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,…
Varicose Veins: Prevention and Support Through Supplements and Healthy Lifestyle
What are varicose veins, how can we prevent them, and what kind of support is available through vitamins and a healthy lifestyle? Let us start by knowing more about varicose veins. What are Varicose Veins? By definition, varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins that are bluish in color and occur on the skin’s surface.…
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…
Phytoestrogens and Their Effect on Body Estrogen Levels and Health
Estrogen is the primary sex hormone regulating the menstrual cycle and affecting the reproductive system in the female body. However, not many people know that estrogen affects almost all other body tissues, including the brain. In the brain, estrogen increases serotonin levels and the number of serotonin receptors, controlling the amount of endorphins, the “feel-good” chemicals. Estrogen…