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Alternative medicine has been gaining in both popularity and acceptance in recent years. Many cities now have a plethora of shops where a person interested in buying alternative medicines can go to find whatever they are seeking, in addition to being able to take advantage of many alternative medicine services at local practitioners’ offices. Alternative medicine is simply a way of referencing a type of treatment that is not officially recognized by the medical establishment as a relief or cure. There are literally thousands of practices that fall under this category, and most people would be surprised to find some of the items that either are or were once considered to be against the grain, or categorized as “alternative” medicine.…

There are so many hormone replacement therapies (HRT) out there on the market today. In fact, HRT’s is now a money making niche that’s becoming very popular yet many of the risk exceed the health benefits. When we analyzed synthetic hormone replacement therapy drugs such as bioidentical hormones which are man-made hormones derived from the estrogen plants are chemically loaded with unwanted toxic products that enter the bloodstream of human body. Estrogen and progesterone are the most commonly replaced hormones used for hormonal treatments. They may include: Gels Creams Pills Patches injections The common synthetic hormones are Premro, provera and Premarin just to name a few. There are many other HRT medications on the market today. As we know today…

The main function of the immune system is to protect the body against invasion of foreign microorganisms. It is the most essential asset for maintaining one’s overall wellbeing. A weakened immune system slowly allows invasion of foreign bacteria, viruses and parasites, creating an environment for propagation of a variety of chronic conditions. The immune system forms various antibodies that fight against bacteria. The main constituents of the immune system include bone marrow, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes, antibodies, chemicals, and the tonsils. There are many foods that help with strengthening the immune system, including nutrients and herbs. Some of these foods not only strengthen the immune system but increase energy, balance your mood and helps maintain a healthy weight. Some…

The environment is full of chemicals, pollutants, allergens and other various types of toxins that can cause illness including autoimmune and other chronic diseases. When you eat the standard American diet that is not rich in nutrients this can affect the body’s ability to remove toxic substances for the body over time. Certain unsustainable foods lacking in nutrition substance can affect the body’s detoxification process. Other environmental properties including the unpurified water you drink and the air you breathe creates a foreign environment in the body that can create many vague or obvious symptoms that can eventually lead to more serious complications. When the body is loaded with toxins many of the organs are affected in many ways. This creates…

In our fast-moving world where everyone is always caught up with work, family, relationships, or studies, phrases like exhausted and stressed out are not unusual. You may have seen people blame their anxiety, depression, low energy, insomnia, mood swings, and brain fog on burnout. But the fact is that prolonged stress can be the reason behind all these symptoms. While some stress is healthy to keep your immune system in its optimal shape, chronic stress can lead to a plethora of health issues, like autoimmune conditions, heart diseases, and diabetes. The term “adrenal fatigue” was recently coined to refer to these symptoms of chronic stress. According to the adrenal fatigue theorists, persistent exposure to stress can cause a reduction in…