Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition that affects 1 in 10 woman of childbearing age. It is associated with hormonal imbalances and other metabolic problems such as lack of ovulation, high levels of insulin and testosterone, insulin resistance, high blood lipids, acne, facial, abdominal weight gain, and more. It is often a treatable cause of…
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Get Your Daily Vitamin C (Get Your Chocolate)
A May 23, 2017 study in HEART (British Cardiac Society) found that people with Atrial Fibrillation, especially men, had great benefit eating a moderate amount of dark chocolate daily. Atrial Fibrillation affects about 2.7 million Americans and causes symptoms such as heart palpitations, shortness, dizziness, fatigue, and sometimes chest pain or pressure. It is a…
Words of Encouragement
Here are some words of encouragement from my wall in my office!
Chiropractic and Rheumatoid Arthritis
A study published in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, August 2012, showed significant relief from pain, swelling, weakness, and difficulty walking after a course of chiropractic care and rehabilitative exercises. Chiropractic adjustments help correct proper alignment and curves of the spine helping the nerves function better. The brain communicates with the whole body via…
Another Reason to Keep Your Gut Happy
Many people know that if the bacterial colonies in the gut are out of balance, it can lead to sickness. It has now been found that certain non-beneficial, pathogenic bacteria like Campylobacter, Shigella, Salmonella, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Candida may contribute to inflammation and faulty blood flow in patients with Congestive Heart Failure. A large percentage…
Replace Your Toxic Skin Care
Many women poison themselves every day with toxic chemicals found in their skin and personal care products. Young Living products don’t contain any poisons like the ones listed below. If you have never tried them, and don’t currently have an account, let me know and I’ll send you a sample! Sulfate An Endocrine disrupting chemical…
Quote of the Day
“The difference between winning and losing is most often not quitting.” – Walt Disney
Body Fat and Migraines
Studies have shown that in increase in the Body Mass Index (BMI) can have an affect on increased incidence of migraines. Now there is evidence that a decrease in BMI could be a risk factor as well. Being over-fat or under-fat can cause an increase of the same inflammatory chemicals associated with migraine headaches. It…
“Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” – Henry Ford
Helpful Ways to Diffuse Stress
Stress comes in many forms: physical, chemical, nutritional, emotional, mental, etc. Since chronic stress can contribute to many undesirable health conditions, it is important to keep it in check so that it doesn’t continue to be ongoing. Here are a few tips to help: 1) Exercise: burning up excess adrenaline from stress is important. Choose…
Keeping New Mommies Happy
An NIH study says that a supplement containing tyrosine, tryptophan, and blueberry extract showed promise in combating postpartum depression and sadness. Affecting about 13% of moms between 1-4 weeks after birth, it can take a hard toll on the whole family. Adding a supplement containing those three nutrients help to counter increases in monoamine oxidase…
Fatty Liver in Children
Fatty liver is a condition that used to show up in adults over 40 years of age. However, with our increasingly sedentary lifestyles as a society and our consumption of high-fructose corn syrup and other useless and damaging refined carbohydrates and non-foods, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is now being diagnosed in children who are…
