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Pain is a common problem for people who suffer from various chronic conditions. The main symptom and fibromyalgia is pain. Other chronic conditions that are related to pain include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. When it comes to treating most doctors prescribe various medications including non steroidal inflammatory, opioids, antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs. unfortunately the common problem that comes with prescription medications don’t solve pain relief for most patients. Many who suffer with pain search for natural options to ease their pain. We have increased our knowledge about herbal medicine. There are various medicines including Boswellia Serrata that can control and suppress inflammation in the body. Alternative arthritis pain relievers can offer safe and natural solutions for those people who…

Most women in their 20s and 30s suffer much differently than those in perimenopausal or menopausal stages of life. Though many of the symptoms are the same, some symptoms can worsen or vary as we age. Some symptoms that we may have in our later years may include insomnia, hot flashes, irritability, anxiety, palpitations, weight gain, irregular cycles and increased periods. These symptoms may be signs of lower progesterone or estrogen in the body which leads into menopause. There are many reasons why women suffer from hormonal imbalances in their lives. Our bodies contain many different types of hormones that interact with each other constantly, and are supposed to play together like a symphony. But your hormones can sometimes go…

As a holistic practitioner it comes as no surprise that many of my clients are women that suffer from menopausal symptoms that can’t be controlled on their own. Though I do a combination of holistic medicine, my passion is incorporating Homeopathy into my private practice. I am a great advocate for helping women take control of their health by focusing on natural approaches that can really impact their lives. Though you may not be in menopause you maybe hovering or close to being in the menopausal cycle. This cycle that is in between the reproductive cycle and menopause cycle is called perimenopause. It is important to know the differences between the different reproductive cycles in order to understand the stages…

The body removes toxins in many ways, including filtration, excretion and perspiration. Toxins can live in our bodies for many years and can remain there if your lymph is not circulating properly. The skin, liver, lungs and kidneys are all important for the detoxification process. We are especially bombarded with many harmful toxins in our environment, food and drinking water, so it is essential to try and help our bodies cleanse regularly (at least monthly). In fact, I try to detox as much as possible with herbal teas and regular movement daily. For example, simple stretching exercises can help oxygenate the blood and increase lymph circulation. If you’re having symptoms like headaches, fatigue, chronic pain, weight gain, bad breath or…