The immune system is such a vital body system but we rarely think about how important it really is. The immune system is responsible for driving away bacteria, germs, viruses and unwanted toxins.
In the past, the main goal of medical science was to try and cure diseases once they had already taken hold. Things are different today because more and more emphasis is being placed on preventing medical conditions before they develop, by focusing on immune support and immune system boosters.
Making sure the immune system is working at it’s best will help it to fight off unwanted invaders. There are a lot of ways that you can help the immune system so that it will be able to protect you better.
It is important to get plenty of exercise, not only to keep the immune system strong, but for many other reasons, too. Try to do some type of exercise for 30 minutes a day. You don’t have to do the full 30 minutes in the beginning but try to work up to it. Read more...
Ok ladies, listen up. If there is *anything* that most women have in common, it is the following:
1) we want to look the best we can – for ourselves, for our mates, just because
2) we’re suckers for a slick marketing/advertising campaign
3) we’re too busy caring for and worrying about everyone else to pamper ourselves properly
Now….I don’t know about the rest of ya’ll but I can neither AFFORD all the crap that is advertised nowadays as the next ‘miraculous’ beauty treatment nor do I have the time to apply/use them all.
So, where is the common sense approach in all of this? And just so everyone know, every single thing I suggest here I’m going to DO for the next 30 days and report back.
I’m as bad as the next working/busy mom – I do and do and do and fall into bed remembering all I didn’t get done – and doing for myself rarely makes the ‘done’ list.
Let’s take it step by step…. Read more...
by D.S. Braun
Most natural moist hot and cold pads on the market are made of corn or rice – and while these two fillers can be adequate, I believe that pure, natural flax simply beats either of these two materials hands down. Flax is the superior choice due to heat retention, long-lasting heat use after use, neutral smell, high moisture content and in how it contours to your body, unlike the inferior alternative fillings.
Additionally, the moist heating and cold pads on the market today seem to be using a ’shotgun’ approach. This means that they have combined a dozen or more herbs and put them in with their pad filler and expect these herbs to effectively treat many conditions.
The simple fact of the matter is that several of the herbs they include in their moist heating pads have NO therapeutic effect whatsoever when delivered through an herbal hot and cold pad simply because they are either bark or root and need the process of decocting in order to provide the most benefit. I use varying combinations of 3 herbal flowers that have proven therapeutic qualities through their aromas, and several oils which also have proven health benefits to mind and body via the sense of smell. Read more...
When the thyroid gland becomes more active than it should then it is referred to as hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid. The thyroid is a tiny gland that is in the neck below the Adam’s apple.
Many of our body functions are encouraged by the thyroid gland including: physical growth, body temperature, puberty, fertility, metabolism and efficient functioning of the organs. The thyroid manufactures two important chemicals that are responsible for all these functions called T3 and T4.
The thyroid gland works together with the pituitary gland. When the levels of T3 and T4 are not high enough then the pituitary gland kicks in and tells the thyroid to produce more of these chemicals. The way this happens is that a chemical messenger is manufactured in the pituitary, called Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
When the thyroid is manufacturing more T3 and T4 than the body can use, then energy is consumed faster than it should and the condition of overactive thyroid occurs. Since the thyroid is responsible for so many important functions, hyperthyroidism symptoms can be varied and quite problematic. Read more...
A hot flash makes a woman feel like her upper body is suddenly becoming warm, but particularly so from the neck up. You will find the condition of hot flashes mostly in women who are in menopause, especially perimenopause.
They can also be caused by certain types of medication or habits. Hot flashes are often accompanied by other symptoms including sweating, rapid heartbeat, nausea, flushed appearance and dizzy spells.
Sometimes menopause hot flashes are accompanied by sweating in the middle of the night. These can be so extreme as to wake you up during a deep sleep and end up leading to sleep problems. A hot flash can last from thirty seconds to a few minutes. They usually stick around for about 5 years but in some cases can last up to 10 years.
The exact cause of menopause hot flashes has not been discovered, though there is ongoing research. Many specialists believe that it is caused by the female hormone estrogen. When this chemical drops it is suspected that it directly affects the hypothalamus, which is responsible for regulating body temperature. Read more...
High blood pressure is a very dangerous medical condition mainly because it can be deadly and never show a sign that it was around. You might have also heard it called either hypertension or the silent killer.
One out of three adults in America need to lower high blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure is something that needs to be watched and a treatment plan to lower high blood pressure should be in place.
It is important to see the doctor on a regular basis because their medical tests will show whether or not you have high blood pressure.
Blood pressure tends to change from day to day so one test will not necessarily show that you have a chronic problem with it. If you have many readings that show Elevated blood pressure then you might receive a diagnosis and a high blood pressure treatment plan. Read more...
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