Contrary to popular belief, stress hormones (such as cortisol and adrenaline) are a good thing. When released appropriately, they provide mental clarity, physical strength, and overall brain and muscle efficiency that can be seen even as “superhuman.” Have you ever heard of the term “adrenaline rush?” This term refers to your body appropriately...
Read moreApproaches to Thyroid Disease Management: A Comparison of Conventional and Holistic Medicine
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in front of the neck that produces hormones important to regulate numerous metabolic processes in the body. Thyroxine, also known as T4, is the primary hormone released into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland also produces T3 or triiodothyronine. Some of the T4 is converted
Read moreSummary of Dietary Guidelines
Summary of dietary guidelines: Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. All food groups are beneficial for the different biological processes in our body, if we consume them in ratios that are needed for optimum health.(See previous blogs on protein, carbohydrates, fats). Fruits and vegetables contain both macro and...
Read moreWhole Body Detoxification
What is whole body detoxification and why do we need it? Detoxification is a process of removing toxins from the body. Toxins are substances that are detrimental to the health and well-being of the body. How do these substances get into our system? Ingestion: Some by-products of the foods we eat become toxic if they
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