I’m going to look at some of the reasons why many of us suffer with this uncomfortable symptom. Plus ways to reduce it by looking deeper at the causes, and ways to treat. The gut contains more nerve tissue than the brain. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which can be a cause of abdominal bloating – […]
Cortisol output by your adrenal glands is one of the most reliable indicators of your adrenal function, and levels of this main adrenal hormone rise and fall in a daily pattern. A single blood test won’t be accurate enough, you need the whole picture over a day. The Cortisol/DHEAS Saliva Test measures the levels of […]
Supplements to Nourish the Adrenal Glands. If you’re suffering from adrenal fatigue (or been trying to figure out what the hell’s wrong with your health) you may already be drowning in a mish mash of supplements. This is probably because you are attempting to relieve some of the seemingly unrelated symptoms and find some normalcy […]
(For Men’s Health) – for damaged hair, make a paste out of 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon natural yoghurt, massage into your scalp, leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse and wash – for bleached or dull hair, mix together an egg and olive oil, massage into your hair, leave […]
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) occurs when your liver has trouble breaking down fats, causing fat to build up in your liver tissue. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has different stages – 1. Nonalcoholic fatty liver. In its simplest form, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease can cause excess liver fat. This condition is thought to be very […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by the year 2020, depression will be the second most common cause of ill health and premature death worldwide. How can you help combat this? It can be as easy as lending a hand to a struggling friend, or raising your hand if you’re in need of your […]
Non Alcoholic Liver Disease (NAFLD) is estimated to affect approximately 30% of adults in developed countries such as Australia and the United States. However, NAFLD is becoming increasingly common in Asia where a prevalence of up to 15% has been reported in China. The LIVER’S ROLE The liver is the largest organ in the […]
By Janella Purcell I’d like to stress that I am not suggesting anyone quit their medication, especially without supervision. I am posting on how to deal with mild anxiety and depression using food as medicine, good supplementation and herbal medicine, and lifestyle changes. My hope is that more of us will be better equipped to […]
Hashimoto’s disease is a common cause of hypOthyroidism (underactive thyroid). It is an autoimmune condition as immune system cells attack the thyroid gland, causing inflammation. This reduces the thyroid’s ability to make hormones. The condition is also called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis. Symptoms include – Constant fatigue Feeling the cold Constipation […]
Thyroid health and adrenal function go and in hand. The way you handle stress has a direct effect on both these two glands. Chronic stress – the norm’ in the 21 century – results in increased adrenaline and cortisol (stress hormones) being produced by your adrenal glands. Elevated cortisol has a negative impact on thyroid […]
