Tag: Holistic/Alternative

Digestive Health

Digestive Health I’m sure you’ve heard how important your digestive health is for sustaining a health all around life. Without a good digestion we cannot absorb the nutrients needed for optimal health and wellness. Most of our immune system is located in your digestive system and it depends on the right pH, hormonal function and bacteria health of the digestive system to keep you functioning the way you should daily. If you’re suffering from Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS or have an array of other digestive complaints chances are you need to get to the root of what’s affect you. It’s important to not take these symptoms (pain, bloating, gas, nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea) lightly as it could develop into…

Women’s Holistic Wellness: Healthy Habits for Fibromyalgia Sufferers

What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome, characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and specific tender areas of soft tissue.  It is often difficult to diagnose, due to the lack of a specific laboratory test, but it is estimated that there are 3-6 million fibromyalgia sufferers in the US alone. The causes of FM are still unclear, though recent studies have theorized that it may arise following a period of trauma, illness, or following a period of environmental or emotional stress; and there is some speculation on whether there may be some genetic susceptibility.  Though there is no known racial or age predisposition to FM, it does seem to originate in patients between the ages of 20…