The optimal functioning of the body’s digestive system is known as digestive health, which helps in keeping the body in overall good health. Everything in the body, from hormones to heart, needs the nutrients from the digestive process to work in a proper way.
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints I see in patients today.
Technology has made our lives easier and efficient. However, this seems to be backfiring and we no longer know how to live a life more natural to our biology.
We need nature, but nature is "too dirty", or too inconvenient.
Integrative medicine is healing-oriented medicinethat takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative.
Having a young 18 month old I understand how difficult it is with trying to feed (get them to eat!) nutritious organic foods all the time, let alone give supplements. Moreover, the best supplement in the world is basically useless if your child simply doesn't take it!
Immunity refers to our body’s ability to fight against infections caused by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi etc. Immune system is one of the major system of body as it is involved in development of immunity against diseases and protects our body against pathogens. A good diet is required for boosting our immune system otherwise it can get weak and will lose its ability of protecting the body from diseases.
Magnesium plays a key role in our health and more and more are deficient due to current soil conditions.
Magnesium is a mineral found in the Earth’s crust and in the human body. It is found in fruits and vegetables and helps regulate human body processes such as a regular heartbeat, blood pressure, blood sugar and calcium balance in the bones.
Just like how the mitochondria is a powerhouse of a cell, our brain is known for masterminding the whole body. It is the organ in the body that controls all the other organs of the body.
Perception, critical thinking, drive and motivation, memory and learning are all controlled by this mighty thing. Even our physical balance and sports performance hinges on the health of our mind.
Struggling with eczema? Have you tried just about everything to clear your skin, but had no results? Before popping pills or trying a new cream, seek healthier alternatives. Most times, eczema is caused by underlying conditions. Thus, you need to identify and treat its root cause, not just its symptoms.
Now that we know that antibiotic resistance is very real, the second issue might be even more surprising.
Mice given antibiotics just before their birth, and during weaning, were found to have more impairments in social behaviours, anxiety and aggression later in life.
Most allergies result in a mild to moderate reaction such as swelling of lips, face, eyes, hives, itchy skin, tingling mouth, abdominal pain and vomiting. These may not necessarily lead to the severe life threatening type of allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.