…to include the other half of the E spectrum, tocotrienols. Take a full spectrum tocotrienol supplement that includes alpha, beta, delta and gamma tocotrienols. ▪ Vitamin K comes in three forms K1, K2 and K3. Vitamin K supplements should have a balanced amount of K1 and K2. Vitamin K3 is a specialized synthetic form of Vitamin K for use in special circumstances and is only available by prescription. B-Complex and Vitamin C: ▪ B-Complex vitamins…
…spray bottles. When it comes to preventing a tick bite nothing is fool proof. The bottom line is every season is tick season. Be vigilant with applying these repellents year-round and you will greatly reduce the odds of being bitten. A few minutes of preparation can prevent a lifetime of disability. If you are bitten by a tick remove it as soon as you notice it. Try not to squeeze it when removing. There…
…information overload will not only preserve your mental health but your physical health as well. The deleterious effects of stress on the immune system are well documented. Stress increases the levels of cortisol in the bloodstream. Cortisol is the body’s “fight or flight” hormone and is secreted during times of acute stress. It’s purpose is to ready the body for battle by shifting energy away from the internal organs and immune system to the muscles…
…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…
…form. Homeopathy is a science of using very dilute preparations of substances (some potentially toxic) in order to provoke a healing response. Homeopathic preparations of oleander are said to help with the recovery from viruses such as the flu. Keep in mind that homeopathic preparations only attempt to stimulate the natural healing response, they are not antibiotics or antivirals. They are not “cures” and should not be touted as such. These preparations tend to help…