…spread of this deadly virus. Unlike other tick-borne diseases which take about 24 hours to infect the host, the Powassan Virus can be transmitted to the host organism in as little as 15 minutes. As a long-time sufferer of Lyme Disease, I take tick avoidance seriously. I refuse to limit my time in nature as that is where I am most comfortable. Over the years I have experimented with many products and techniques to prevent…
…changes in the body. Sleep becomes disturbed leaving us tired and edgy. Cortisol levels become chronically elevated leading to high blood pressure and weight gain. Our physical performance begins to suffer, we may feel depressed and even lose interest in sex. These are all classic signs of “burnout”. Rhodiola alleviates “burnout” by helping to rebalance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems through several mechanisms. It is believed that Rhodiola rosea enhances the production of certain…
…help you to help your body heal itself. My primary approach to health is orthomolecular in nature. By ensuring that the body has optimal amounts of substances natural to it (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc.), we can create an environment that promotes health and healing. This approach provides a strong foundation for any other healing modalities that may be required for you particular health concern. Most natural therapies will have little chance of success if…
…within fatty tissue that converts testosterone into estradiol. If you’re carrying some extra weight around the middle, chances are your estradiol level is less than optimal. High levels of estrogen trick the body into thinking that T levels are higher than they actually are. This causes a natural down regulation of testosterone which further contributes to low T symptoms. Additionally, higher estrogen causes an increased production of SHBG. A laboratory test will tell you that…
…active constituent in turmeric. A 2006 study found the quercetin/curcumin combination drastically reduced the number of polyps associated with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, a condition that often leads to colon cancer. Other cancers that can be positively affected by onion consumption are: brain, breast, stomach, esophageal, prostate, ovarian, kidney, lung and oral. Onions are also beneficial for the immune system due to their antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. These properties are due largely to their Diphenylamine…