Month: February 2020

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…

Any condition, disorder, disease and syndrome with an unknown cause are almost lacking of an effective way to manage the condition. The best resolution though is to help relieve or eliminate the symptoms to suppress the condition. But this does not imply that the condition is already treated. Only, the symptoms are for the moment, subside. This condition applies to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. While many cases have been studied by the medical and scientific communities, the subject still lead us no near to any cure. And so we are left with making the most of the resources available to us. Some facets of the disease’s nature though has been discovered. For instance, we all know that the intestinal tract regularly…

Anxiety disorders are often treated using specific methods and techniques designed to target symptoms and develop coping mechanisms for the anxiety triggers. Knowing which method to use in the treatment largely depends on the kind of disorder a person has. This article provides insights on the most common forms of anxiety disorders and the therapies used for these particular anxiety disorders. Anxiety is a common occurrence when a person faces potentially problematic or dangerous situations. It is also felt when a person perceives an external threat. However, chronic and irrational anxiety can lead to a form of anxiety disorder. There are different types of anxiety disorder depending on their causes or triggers. Common forms of anxiety disorders Generalized anxiety disorderA…