5 million Americans suffer from insomnia, but even more people suffer from lack of sleep. Do not underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep. People who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are more likely to suffer from emotional imbalances, stress and depression, diminished memory capacity and speech control, increased irritability, […]
Digestive disorders are extremely common in the United States. There are many reasons for this, but two of the most obvious are the repercussions of the common diet and high levels of stress. This is unfortunate because proper digestion is absolutely necessary for good health. Whether you have relatively minor digestive issues such as gas […]
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are classifications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis occurs in the colon and rectum, while Crohn’s disease can affect any segment of the alimentary canal from mouth to anus. Mild cases of both diseases can cause such symptoms as intestinal cramping and diarrhea. Severe cases can involve bloody diarrhea, […]
Menopause is considered to be the end of menstruation. It’s brought about by the decreased production of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Beginning somewhere around age 35 daily production of most of the major hormones start to slow. This decline affects metabolism, reproductive function and function of the immune system. It can also affect function of […]
Infertility is defined as the inability to produce offspring in a healthy woman with a normal sexual life, who has been trying for a year. Western medicine shows medical causes for infertility, including ovulation or tubal problems, endometriosis and cervical factors. Infertility treatments may include prescription drugs or shots and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Instead […]
Fatigue can be described as being tired or lacking in energy or motivation. Most people choose to combat fatigue by indulging in coffee, soft drinks or energy drinks. Sugar is also a popular remedy for fatigue. Unfortunately, these “quick fixes” can often result in increased lethargy and can actually be destructive to the body. A […]
