Guest Post by Dr Laura Villa; Image by José Manuel de Laá from Pixabay Did you know that the average woman gains 1 to 2 pounds a year through menopause? Before we get into the why, let’s go through some definitions. Menopause and Perimenopause Perimenopause, the time before menopause, is where estrogen and progesterone [...]
I see a lot of environmental illness, chemical sensitivity, and GI symptoms in my practice. Most of the time in cases of suspected or proven solvent toxicity, my recommendations for detoxification include sauna, castor oil packs, constitutional hydrotherapy, and colon hydrotherapy. The latter is performed with water only, though there [...]
2020 was an unprecedented year in so many ways. A few of the complaints I heard most often: “I can’t exercise; the gyms shut down, and it was too hot to work out outside!” or once the gyms reopened, “I can’t/don’t want to work out in a mask!” “Stress levels [...]
Guest post by Dr Laura Villa; Image by edwina_mc from Pixabay The foods that help keep your gut healthy What are fermented foods? Historically, food fermentation was implemented as a method of preservation. Additionally, fermentation enhances the taste and texture of some foods, such as olives. Not only does it improve the shelf-life [...]
Guest post by Eric Van Buskirk; Image by 溢 徐 from Pixabay Few things are more frustrating than a bad night’s sleep. Besides leaving you feeling tired, grumpy and anxious, it can impair your memory and concentration, affecting everything from your work to your relationships. Down the road, sleep deprivation increases your [...]
This guest article was originally published at iveeapp.com with some minor edits.; Photo by Michał Parzuchowski on Unsplash What if someone told you there are ways to stop, or at least limit, the symptoms of aging? With help from specific vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, we can help rewind our body’s biological clock by replenishing valuable nutrients that we [...]
Image by lumpi from Pixabay Causes of UTIs Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly caused by E coli, normal fecal flora, due to the proximity of the colon to the urethra. Hygiene can certainly help to prevent transference, such as wiping front to back rather than back to front, and avoiding thong underwear. [...]
This article is originally posted on Proven Skincare. THE GOOD It probably won’t surprise you that foods considered healthy for your body are also beneficial for your skin. Fresh fruits and vegetables, and certain fats in fish, nuts, and seeds will go a long way towards a glowing complexion. Here’s [...]
Guest Post by Allyn Gardner; Image by Daniela Dimitrova from Pixabay “The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.” — E. Joseph Cossman No truer words were ever spoken, but never more so than this year. While the National Institutes of Health previously estimated about 30% of the population [...]
Image by Comfreak from Pixabay The body produces energy from food and oxygen, in simplest terms. “Energy,” in this case, is ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. The vast majority of this is produced in the mitochondria via two processes: the Tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA), and the Electron Transport Chain. Oxaloacetate (OAA) is one of the [...]