The environment we live in is full of toxins. We inhale them in the air we breathe, ingest them with our food and water, and absorb them through the pores in our skin. Even the personal care products and cleaning supplies that we take for granted are full of poisons that are harmful to our bodies.

While we are surrounded by pollutants from the environment, the human ...
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By: Valerie Balandra ARNP, BC

Your adrenal glands are two tiny pyramid-shaped pieces of tissue situated right above each kidney. Their job is to produce and release, when appropriate, certain regulatory hormones and chemical messengers.

Adrenaline is manufactured in the interior of the adrenal gland, called the adrenal medulla. Cortisol, the other chemical from the adrenal gland, is made in the exterior portion of the gland, called the adrenal cortex. The cort...
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Stress is the number one cause of adrenal fatigue; however, many individuals may have this condition but not realize they have a problem or that there is something that can be done about it.

Anyone that is overworked has mental or physical stress, marital problems, or a slew of other issues should pay attention to their body in order to detect symptoms of adrenal fatigue.

Symptoms of adrenal fatigue include nervousnes...
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*What is anxiety, and when is it more than natural worry?

We all feel anxious and worried at times. Our bodies are naturally wired with the so-called fight-or-flight mechanism which is triggered in response to stressful situations. It is normal to feel anxious before an important business meeting or final exam, or when you are awaiting the results of a medical test. But when worry and fear become so constant and overwhelming that they are interfering with your ability to function n...
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Vitamins are nutrients that are necessary for sustaining life and health. With the exception of Vitamin B12, none of them are produced in our bodies; we are dependent on our diets for the important vitamins we need. If we do not consume sufficient amounts of these vital nutrients, our physical and mental health can be significantly compromised.

In addition, we rely on a variety of amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals to stay healthy and function at our best. While some of these are r...
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Depression is a medical illness that involves your thoughts, mood, and body. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things.

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What is a food allergy?

An allergy is an abnormal reaction by the body to a substance that is not generally harmful; a food allergy occurs when...
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Can a Neurotransmitter Imbalance be causing your mood problems?

By Valerie Balandra ARNP, BC

Neurotransmitters are powerful chemicals that regulate numerous physical and emotional processes such as cognitive and mental performance, emotional states and pain response. Virtually all functions in life are controlled by neurotransmitters.

Interactions between neurotransmitters, hormones, and the brain c...
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Are you anxious or depressed? Having trouble getting a good night's sleep? Find out how science can help you to relieve your symptoms and get your life back.

Depression and anxiety can take a huge toll on your life - your relationships, your career, and most importantly, your own sense of well-being are all tremendously affected by these common emotional disorders. Even with prescription medications, these conditions are often difficult to control; at least 80% of individuals ...
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Creative Responses to Stress:
A holistic approach
by Jay Busemeyer

Stress can be seen as positive or negative. Challenges can be stressful yet growth producing! With too little stress we may become bored with life. As our daily stress increases, it becomes very important to learn how to manage stress to remain healthy and to reach our true potential. In this presentation we will examine the physical, psychological and spiritual factors in stress mana...
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Fight Depression Using Amino Acid Therapy

Major depression is a serious medical illness affecting 9.9 million American adults, or approximately 5 percent of the adult population in a given year. Unlike normal emotional experiences of sadness, loss, or passing mood states, major depression is persistent and can significantly interfere with an individual's thoughts, behavior, mood, activity, and physical health. Depression is typical...
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Many individuals feel tired and exhausted every day, however, the majority of people only believe they are just overworked or need a vacation. The truth is they could be suffering from adrenal fatigue.

 If you are feeling tired most of the day, you should keep reading to learn if you have other symptoms that are associated with adrenal fatigue syndrome. The list includes weight gain that you cannot seem to lose, often coming down with the flu or other respiratory infections, uppe...
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Fibromyalgia is classified as a disorder that causes chronic pain with the main sufferers believed in the past to only be women. This is an untrue statement due to the fact that fibromyalgia can affect both genders and...
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Irritable bowel syndrome is not a life threatening illness; however, it can be very uncomfortable and can cause many individuals to begin staying at home instead of dealing with the problems that can arise while in public such as diarrhea. Diarrhea is just one of the symptoms that can be embarrassing and often pain...
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The truth is, Americans  consume refined sugars in astonishing amounts; one estimate calculates that the average American downs 135 pounds of sugar annually. For a quick visual, that's 27 5-lb bags of Domino's Crystals per person, every year. Obviously, companies who market sugar substitutes have a vested interest in vilifying sugar. But is it really that bad for us? Is sugar responsible for the current obesity epidemic, and are we better off using sugar substitutes?

To answer...
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If you are reading this article, then you already know that high cholesterol can lead to serious health issues - you may have already been told that you need to lower your cholesterol or risk developing a life-threatening illness. In order to understand how to lower the level of cholesterol in your body, it is helpful to know what it is, how it functions, and how certain nutrients affect it.

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a fatty compound known as a...
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How can Medical Testing help Autism?

By: Valerie Balandra NP

Individuals with autism can and do lead normal lives with the proper medical care and treatment. The main reason it is important to perform various medical testing is to determine or pinpoint biochemical imbalances in a person with autism. 

Autism is referred to a group of major developmental disorders. The patients have problems with behavior, social relationship, and communication. In most ca...
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How to Avoid those Extra Pounds During the Holidays and all Year Long!

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What is Insomnia?

The average person spends approximately 1/3 of his or her life sleeping. Although we do not yet fully understand either the purpose or the mechanics of sleep, we do know that an insufficient amount can have far-reaching consequences: our work performance, our personal relationships, and our physical and mental health all depend on getting an appropriate amount of rest.

The inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep throughout the night ...
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Natural Relief For Fibromyalgia Sufferers

Natural Remedies for Coping with Menopause

* Menopause Defined

Menopause is defined as the time in a woman's life when she has not menstruated for one year, indicating the end of fertility. Menopause typically occurs around the age of 50, but some women menstruate well into their 50s, while others experience menopause sometime in their mid-40s.

Perimenopause refers to the period of ...
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Major depression is a serious medical illness affecting 10 to 14 million adults. It involves disturbances in mood, concentration, sleep, activity level, interests, appetite, and social behavior. Depression can develop in anyone, regardless of race, culture, social class, age, or gender. Many people suffering from depression are not aware that there are natural remedies for depression that are a safe and effective alternative to psychiatric me...
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Millions of men experience problems with Erectile Dysfunction each year. In the past, erectile dysfunction (also called impotence) was regarded as an inevitable part of getting old. With the exception of certain herbal treatments and natural libido enhancers known in limited cultural areas, there was no cure for male sexual dysfunction.

Fortunately, due to medical research, it is now clear...
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Natural Remedies For Irritable Bowel Sufferers

Would you believe that one in five Americans suffer with irritable bowel syndrome? This fact has many individuals...
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Do you occasionally have one of those "senior moments" where you walk into a room and then totally blank out on why you went in there, or scramble mentally to remember the name of a person to whom you were just introduced? These small memory lapses happen to everyone - they are simply part of the brain's constant efforts to sort out, prioritize and file away the information it is constantly receiving.

Minor forgetfulness is a normal part of getting older and generally does not...
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Neurotransmitters, chemicals in our brains that work as messengers between brain cells, are responsible for most of what goes on in our bodies. They regulate our behavior, our emotions, our ability to learn, and the way we sleep. When these chemicals are not present in the proper balance, it can affect everything from our energy levels to our ability to focus to how we feel.

Studies h...
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Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers of the nervous system, essential for relaying signals within the brain and communicating with all organ systems of the body.

A ne...
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Nutritional Deficiency: Symptoms & Recommendations For 24 Common Nutritional Deficiencies
By: B. SixWise

When the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion compiled their Healthy Eating Index for 1999-2000, they found only a slight reason to smile. Ten percent of the population had a good diet.

This was based on 10 aspects including how many servings of fruits, vegetables and meat were being consumed, along with...
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Preventing Pharmaceutical-Induced Nutritional Deficiencies
By Frederic Vagnini, MD, and Barry Fox, PhD
 
 
While pharmaceuticals have lifesaving benefits, many of these medications can have serious side effects, ranging from cardiac arrest to suicide.

Millions of Americans suffer from an almost completely ignored epidemic of drug-induced nutrient depletion that can cause grave health problems. Perhaps 30% of pharmaceutical side effects a...
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Most people live their day-to-day lives believing that it is common and normal to have stress, and do not find it unusual that they are more often stressed than not.  There are many causes of stress in daily life, many of which are beyond our control.  Although the cause may be beyond control, the way in which we react to and deal with these stressors is within our control.  The truth is, people who suffer from stress are unaware of the adverse health effects that their stress ...
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In life, we are constantly under pressure. Our bodies are hardwired to react to any stress as an imminent threat or danger, and the natural response is to trigger what is known as the "fight-or-flight" mechanism.

Under normal circumstances, the relaxation response takes over after th...
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 With the economy in a tailspin, most of us are feeling the effects of the financial crisis. Amidst the daily struggle to hang onto jobs, pay our bills, and save for retirement, physical wellness can take a back seat to more immediate concerns.

But the stress of trying to cope in a tough economy makes it more important than ever to care for your most valuable asset - your health. Good health can make a tremendous difference in your ability to face the pressures of uncertain ti...
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Thirteen tips for a great nights sleep

By Blake Graham, BSc (Honours), AACNEM

If you find yourself tossing and turning every night or you are waking up before the birds you may want to try this list of recommendations for overcoming insomnia and achieving a great nights sleep. Insomnia is caused by a vast array of physical and emotional components so no one of these recommendations helps everyone. Overcomin...
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Tips For Improving Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Understanding Fibromyalgia

 Fibromyalgia is a disorder that is characterized by chronic pain often associated only with women; however, this is a misconception, as both males and females can be the sufferer of Fibromyalgia and of all ages. Fibromyalgia at this time is affecting around 10 million individuals in the United States. 

Fibromyalgia does not have a certain area of the body that is the focal point of the pain; the pain can be in the hands, back, neck, pelvic...
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The validity of urinary neurotransmitter measurements.
By Gottfried Kellermann, PhD

Background

Many diseases are associated with specific chemical alterations; these alterations are commonly called biomarkers and are routinely used to determine if a medical event or process will occur, is occurring, or has occurred. While they may be indirect, the interest in identifying chemical measurements that can be used as biomarkers is very high. ...
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* How Fat is Obese?

Many of us are carrying around a few unwanted pounds here and there. While some extra curves may affect our jeans size and self-image, they are otherwise not much cause for concern. But when excessive body weight becomes a danger to your health, a condition we call obesity, it presents a more serious problem.

It is estimated that 30% of the population of the United States is currently obese, an alarming statistic when you understand ...
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