Hormones get a bad rap—hearing the term “hormonal” tends to be relegated to emotions such as stress, anxiety, and PMS. This is unfortunate, considering the fact that there are plenty of feel-good hormones, from dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin to melatonin, a hormone known for its ability to signal to the brain that it’s time to…
Years of Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia and PTSD Eased by the Alpha-Stim
Sarah Clark age 37, suffered years of depression, stress, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD and OCD as a result of childhood trauma. It took 15 years for her to be diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) two years ago, causing her further trauma from the medical system. Recently she tried using the Alpha-Stim cranial electrotherapy device and…
Ketogenic Diet May Reduce Disability, Improve Quality of Life in People with MS
A ketogenic diet, which primarily consists of foods like meat, fish, eggs, heavy cream, butter, oils and non-starchy vegetables like pea pods, carrots, broccoli and peppers, may be safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). That is according to a preliminary study released by the American Academy of Neurology. The preliminary study also found people…
‘I’m a Dermatologist, and This Is the 1 Drugstore Brand I Always Recommend for Sensitive Skin’
When you have sensitive skin, it can be really tricky to find the right skin-care products. There are tons of products out there, and even when you use something labeled “gentle” or “for sensitive skin,” you can still experience irritation. When Sharleen St. Surin-Lord, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Washington DC, has a patient with…
‘I’m a Professional Chef, and These Are the Only Olive Oils I’ll Buy From Amazon’
Olive oil can be pricey—and that’s for good reason. The good stuff has a high production cost, which starts in carefully tended orchards and ends with premium packaging that protects the integrity of the product. Some options that may seem like bargain buys are actually too good to be true—they could be cutting their oil…
Improvements Needed in Care for People with Prediabetes
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prediabetes is a serious health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to meet the threshold for type 2 diabetes. If diagnosed early, experts say, lifestyle changes such as weight loss and regular exercise can prevent or delay…
Could the Size of Your Baby’s Formula Bottle Make Him Overweight?
The problem of overfeeding is mainly faced by parents who prefer formula feeding. This is because the best food for a baby is breast milk. Infants keep normal body weight and feel great by nursing with it. This is due to natural self-regulation. In other words, the baby simply can not eat more than she…
J.Crew’s Early Spring Sale Is Here With 30% Off Essentials You Need for Warmer Weather
If you’re like me, you too are ready to finish this winter chapter, and get back to days of 70-degree weather and endless sunshine. Thankfully, spring is less than a few weeks away, and the days of wearing crop tops and sandals will soon be upon us. And in preparation for the sun’s glorious return,…
How to Recover from a Major Knee Injury
A major knee injury can be quite debilitating. It may be difficult to move your weight around or perform basic tasks if you’re injured. You may also experience pain and swelling. And if you have a knee injury, you might need surgery. But don’t worry. There are many ways to recover from a major knee…
Mitochondria Health, Cancer, Chlorine Dioxide & Supporting Protocol
Hitting the Bull’s-Eye in Metastatic Cancers is the name of an interesting research paper published in the journal Pharmaceuticals in 2015. Its abstract reads: “Tumor metastases that impede the function of vital organs are a major cause of cancer-related mortality. Mitochondrial oxidative stress induced by hypoxia, low nutrient levels, or other stresses, such as genotoxic……