When I start to feel depressed, I immediately go inward to try and figure out what is wrong with me or my environment. I feel like I am doing something wrong. Then, when I come down with a cold or another sickness, I realize the depression should have warned me to take care of myself….
Turning the Tide on Addiction
The consuming nature of addiction means that by its very definition, it’s an isolating chronic disease. It manifests in various forms that permeate the fabric of society, destroying lives, families, and communities. As explored in previous articles in this series, the rates of addiction are running rampant in countries around the world and the misconception…
Tips to Be Happier
Could increasing your happiness and life satisfaction help you steer clear of chronic illness? It’s hard to say. There is evidence that people who describe themselves as “happy” seem to have fewer health problems. But having fewer health problems may boost happiness. In any event, “happiness” isn’t static. It’s possible to make yourself happy and…
A Quick Guide to Planning Your Year
The beginning of the year offers such a beautiful blank slate. We can start anew and reinvent our lives. If you’re feeling like you’re in a bit of a rut, this is the perfect time to make the most of this year’s blank slate. In this article, I’ll talk about why planning your year is…
Winter and Kidney Health
January 19, 2022
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Each of us is blessed with two kidneys located in the upper abdomen; they sit against the back muscles on either side of the spine and are about the size of a closed fist. Some of their responsibilities include: removing waste products from the body balancing fluid levels releasing hormones controlling the production of red…
Antibiotic Tonic Recipe
Biological infections happen. How your immune system deals with them, along with what you eat, will ultimately determine how quickly you get over them. So if you do feel something coming on, or it becomes full blown overnight, take this natural antibiotic tonic recipe to help knock it to its knees. Purpose The purpose of this recipe…
Pericarditis Chest Pain Causes vs Myocarditis
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, which surrounds the heart and can lead to chest pain. Myocarditis is also a type of swelling, but it is of the heart muscle itself. Both can contribute to chest pain, but even though they may appear the same, they are quite different. Chest pain associated with pericarditis occurs when…
Pericarditis Chest Pain vs Myocarditis
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, which surrounds the heart and can lead to chest pain. Myocarditis is also a type of swelling, but it is of the heart muscle itself. Both can contribute to chest pain, but even though they may appear the same, they are quite different. Chest pain associated with pericarditis occurs when…
9 Top Herbs to Boost Your Immune System
The immune system is complex, diverse, and truly amazing! It consists of numerous antibodies, white blood cells (and other cells), organs, lymph nodes and vessels, bone marrow, and other tissues. Its task is clear and complicated: protect the body against harm from the bad guys, whether they be bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, physical trauma, countless…
The Promise of Organ Transplants
On Dec. 3, 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world’s first successful human-to-human heart transplant in Groote Schuur Hospital, Capetown, South Africa. The patient, Louis Washkansky, was terminally ill from heart failure. This was a last-ditch effort to save his life. The new heart, tragically, came from a 25-year-old woman, Denise Darvall, who was fatally…
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