Hormones are cell messengers that carry important signals to different cells in the body. There can be a lot of things that go wrong in their communication, and these problems can be due to a multitude of factors, including: nutritional inadequacies, stress, toxicity, organ toxicity/malfunction, mineral deficiencies. This article is going to investigate some of
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The largest epidemiological study ever conducted on raw dairy was completed in July, 2011. In it, more than 8,000 people and 7,000 samples of milk were tested. The results of the study strongly show a PROTECTIVE effect that raw dairy has against childhood asthma. Boiled, heated milk was NOT associated with any immune protective effect.
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Cholesterol is among the most vital lipids inside of the human body. Its denigration by conventional mainstream dogma over the past several decades defies the actual science that flies in the face of cholesterol’s debased reputation. Not only is there no such thing whatsoever as “good” and “bad” cholesterol, both LDL (the so called “bad)
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The incidence of thyroid conditions has been on the rise for decades. Active thyroid hormone is found inside of every cell of the body, and it is this reason that leads many clinicians to believe that conventional diagnostics to detect certain thyroid conditions are largely unreliable. Blood TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) values are not reflective
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Most people with heartburn, GERD, acid reflux, abdominal bloating and cramping have no idea that their symptoms may be the result of a lack of stomach acid, and not an excess of stomach acid. And yet these same people may be taking over-the-counter antacids or prescription acid blockers such as proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) for
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Autoimmune conditions are complex. There are a variety of immunological and metabolic factors at play in such conditions. In addition to this, there may be more complex, emotional and psychological factors involved. This article is going to address some of the many factors at play in such conditions, as well as discussing nutritional-related therapies which
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Adrenal fatigue has become a standardized term in the alternative health world. And with good reason too. Excess adrenal output and diminished adrenal output can both be primary issues that can derail a person’s health. I have seen the benefit of taking adrenal glandular extracts, nutritional supplements that inhibit or increase sympathetic nervous system output,
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If you have explored the various approaches, diets and modalities of alternative healthcare, you have very likely become aware of how there is so much information that exists you may have become nauseated. Look online and you are sure to find every possible diet, every possible way of eating, every conceivable argument for every possible
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High levels of insulin and glucose are strongly associated with increased inflammatory processes in the body. The prevalence of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes have reached epidemic proportions. For years the medical literature has pointed to the reality that the primary marker associated with cardiovascular risk is elevated insulin.The higher your glucose levels, the more
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Have you ever been to your doctor or healthcare provider and had them tell you that your blood test results are normal and there is nothing wrong with you? Clearly you don’t feel well. You may even be gravely ill, in a state of intense chronic fatigue and have multiple symptoms. But why doesn’t your
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