…on the right track. It’s common for people to have more than one food sensitivity. If your improvements are not as dramatic as you had hoped, you may be dealing with multiple sensitivities. So don’t let your investigation end with gluten. Food intolerances are among the leading causes of unexplained illness. At the end of this post I have listed some additional resources regarding Crohn’s disease, gluten and gluten sensitivities should you wish to…
…light jazz or classical would be excellent choices of music to listen to while trying to fall sleep. Likewise, there are some excellent relaxation CDs on the market which can be quite helpful. Some of my favorite relaxation CDs incorporate various types of relaxing brain waves into music, you don’t hear them but your brain does. 11. Establish a bedtime routine. Establishing a bedtime routine will help to signal your body that it is time…
…plants are highly toxic and therapeutic margins for these medicines are quite narrow, requiring great care in their use. Examples of such medications are atropine and scopolamine. Oleander is no exception. Currently, there is a cancer drug (Anvirzel™) that is derived from oleander. Admittedly, it has some undesirable side effects and must be used under the supervision of an oncologist. The only way to attempt to use oleander as a medication is in it’s homeopathic…
…potent form of estrogen. As men age aromatase activity tends to increase raising estradiol levels to potentially unhealthy levels. This is not desirable because as estradiol rises, protective free testosterone declines. Additionally, estradiol sensitizes prostate tissue to the detrimental effects of DHT. Since aromatase is produced mostly in adipose tissue losing weight can go a long way in reducing estrogen levels. Curcumin is the predominant anti-cancer phenol found in turmeric. Cancer cells do not exhibit…
Superfoods Series: Blueberries By: John King More than just a condiment for muffins or an ingredient for pies, blueberries are truly a nutritional powerhouse. Blueberries seem to do everything from fighting cancer, diabetes and heart disease to protecting the body from age related declines in mental acuity and motor function. The deep rich color of blueberries is indicative of their high concentration of phytonutrients, particularly phenolic compounds possessing tremendous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.…