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When fibroids were diagnosed before deciding to have fibroid surgery, I felt it was important to understand the following a) What is a fibroid? b) What are the normal symptoms of fibroids? c) Risk factors for fibroids d) Alternative treatment of fibroids In this article, I will share with my readers information that I have […]
The grapefruit diet, also known as the Hollywood diet or the Mayo diet, has a long history in the United States. It has existed since 1930 and is still known today as a fast weight loss method in many variations and the only thing that hasn’t changed is half a portion of grapefruit before each […]
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that develops in lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. White blood cells are part of the body’s immune system, which fights infections and diseases that the body is exposed to. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is about five times more common than Hodgkin disease, another common type of lymphoma found in the […]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects many people and is quite debilitating, although mostly benign in nature. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, discomfort, cramps, bloating, and loose movements or constipation. Symptoms vary from person to person and therefore treatment can vary significantly between affected individuals. The diagnosis is usually made based […]
Histamine and methylation imbalances are an underestimated cause of anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. When properly diagnosed and treated, histamine imbalances can be very powerful remedies for anxiety and depression. To find out the symptoms of low and high histamine levels, read on. What is histamine? Histamine is best known for its involvement in […]
Choosing a diet that best suits your goals is exceptionally difficult to decide. There are so many that are proven to work. Diets mostly target weight loss and things like cholesterol, high blood pressure and pregnancy, just to name the tip of the iceberg. There is an endless list of reasons people need to diet. […]
The Chinese have a very old medicinal tradition that uses herbs and homeopathic remedies to treat a range of ailments. Unlike Western medicine, which focuses on treating the symptoms with pharmaceutical drugs, Chinese medicine uses natural remedies to restore the flow of energy in the body and rebalance the body’s systems, thereby curing the disease. […]
Are you a meat lover but need to lose weight? Then you could be in a dilemma as most diets restrict the intake of meat and other fatty foods due to their high fat content and calories. With this, people who need to lose weight no longer have to settle for eating carrot sticks or […]
Do you drink ice water… or do you have drinks straight from the fridge? There is a saying in Chinese medicine: “Above all, protect your digestion.” By “digestion” they mean the processing of both FOOD and LIQUID. Think about it… If you don’t process Food right, you don’t turn food into BLOOD and ENERGY (“Qi” […]
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on either side of our lower back. They act as filters, removing toxins from our blood and then causing the body to expel those toxins as waste through our bladder and urine. The kidneys also balance PH homeostasis and regulate electrolytes, including salts. Kidney disease affects 5 to […]