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Depression is a common problem. Medications are available, but natural therapies are also available. Let’s take a look at both. Most medications for depression inhibit the breakdown of serotonin. This drives up higher amounts in the blood. Why is serotonin good for people who are depressed? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, meaning it stimulates the […]
Fatigue is one of the most bothersome symptoms that patients complain about. Happiness depends on social activity and accomplishment of projects. Many of us have taken on a multitude of tasks. Coffee and caffeine containing product allow nerve transmission to be “quicker” and provide a jolt of energy. Excess can leave us stressed and […]
Many of us are in dire need of B6 and just don’t get enough. What is so special about this vitamin? For those who remember your days in high school, discussing all the different chemical reactions in your body; B6 was there! As a matter of fact, it is a cofactor for almost […]
I recently discovered some of the many wonderful health effects olive leaf extract can have while researching its use as an antihypertensive agent. I have been impressed with the results so far for mild to moderate high blood pressure. But the multitude of other uses is staggering. First, let’s explore the effect on blood […]
Whether or not you have been vaccinated for the flu, you still may be susceptible to the viruses currently in circulation. You have probably noticed people coughing around you, who are fighting the latest. Regarding vaccinations, it is a little late to have one, hoping for protection at this point. One vaccine being used […]
For those women who choose not to take hormone replacement therapy, one of the most worrisome consequences is heart disease. Many women in perimenopause, will start to increase cholesterol levels, and LDL (“bad cholesterol”). This may continue to increase into menopause. It has little to do with change in diet or exercise, but mostly […]
