For many the thought of eating a fungus is not appetizing BUT... Mushrooms should be a daily staple in everyone’s diet. They are delicious, versatile, and are the strongest immune boosting food known. Eating them daily has been shown to have a positive effect on the immune system. Additional positive health benefits from this amazing vegetable (they are really a fungus but the USDA actually classifies them as a vegetable) including decreased risk of cancer and diabetes and improved heart …
Why You Need To Rethink Stinging Nettle
Stinging Nettle - Nature's funny way of working. Most of us cross stinging nettle's path when out hiking and enjoying our time outdoors. Contact with bare skin results in small hairs from the leaves breaking off in your skin. These hairs inject formic acid and histamine. The chemical combination produces a rash and a burning or stinging sensation. If you happen to be allergic to it, stinging nettle can cause swelling. As uncomfortable or even as severe as the symptoms can be in some cases, …
You Need To Drinking Green Tea With Antibiotics
Green Tea & Antibiotics For years now I've been telling all my patients when they go on antibiotics to drink green tea with the medication because green tea makes them more effective. In school I was told by naturopaths (Western medicine) as well as my acupuncture teachers (Eastern medicine) this interesting fact. Now there's research that shows it. Why you shouldn’t rely solely on antibiotics: Resistance - The big reason is largely due to how much we have been relying on them. The …
Ever Wonder Why Is Soda Bad For You?
One of the responsibilities I carry is to tell people the truth about certain foods you think are OK to consume. In this case I am talking to you about Soda pop. Soft drinks are consumed in millions of gallons by millions of people every year. It has long been the subject of debate with many thinking it simple isn’t all that bad for you. Why is soda bad for you? Consider these indirect points: Soda is carbonated by carbon dioxide gas. This is a gas humans expel with breathing because …
The Role Of Acupuncture In Dealing With Fibromyalgia
Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia - a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. It can be accompanied by restless sleep, memory issues, and mood shifts. It is more common than most would think. It’s a long term, incurable condition but the symptoms can be treated. Traditional medical treatments include pain relievers and muscle relaxants. Many patients also benefit from chiropractic care and an active exercise …
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Why Are You Living With Chronic Pain?
Chronic Pain: Pain…that persists or progresses over a long period of time. In contrast to acute pain that arises suddenly in response to a specific injury and is usually treatable, chronic pain persists over time and is often resistant to medical treatments. - http://www.medicinenet.com/ There are actually people who tell me that they've had pain for years and years and they've just decided to live with it. You really don't have to live with chronic pain! One of the reasons some pain is …