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Hormonal & Thyroid Imbalances: A Window into a Woman’s Common Health Problem

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…

Homeopathy For Your Menopausal Symptoms

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…

Reduce Inflammation for Chronic Conditions: Five Important Natural Ways to Cleanse the Body

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…

Acid Reflux Disease – The Pharmaceutical Hoax!

Acid reflux is a big business. It’s a drug company’s dream come true. Millions of Americans suffer from acid reflux. Many millions more experience the pain of heartburn every day. The medical community would have you believe that only drugs can treat and heal acid reflux disease. This is simply not true – there are natural ways to heal this condition. PPI drugs (proton pump inhibitors), like Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and Protonix should only be taken for eight weeks, at most. Doctors are aware of this, but most patients continue to take these drugs on a permanent basis. Unfortunately, there are no studies determining what the long term effects of these drugs are on the human body. PPI drugs actually…

Acid Reflux Disease – The Pharmaceutical Hoax!Acid Reflux Disease – The Pharmaceutical Hoax!

Medical studies have been done to determine what causes thyroid disorder. This article shines light on many new factors that are responsible for the causation of thyroid disorder. Learn the most important thing you can do to relieve and prevent thyroid disorder. It is probably not what you think. Reason 1 The thyroid regulates the rate of energy production in the body’s cells. Thyroid disorder reduces the body’s metabolism and makes you feel sluggish. Reason 2 Thyroid disorder also increases your risk of degenerative diseases such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis and your risk of widespread infection. In severe cases, the energy level in the body’s cells cannot even sustain a basic level of metabolism, creating a life-threatening situation.…