More than 60 million Americans suffer from digestive ailments and are routinely plagued with symptoms that range from uncomfortable to debilitating. Since the colon is the largest organ in the immune system, good digestion is essential for vibrant health. Stress, sedentary lifestyles, environmental toxins, poor eating habits, and excessive use of antibiotics can wreak havoc on the intestinal tract. One way to boost your digestive health is to incorporate probiotics into your daily … [Read more...]

An occasional low-calorie bedtime snack can be an acceptable component of a healthy eating plan. But for some people the bedtime snack goes on all night. Night Eating Syndrome (NES) is a condition that causes suffers to consume the majority of their calories at night to the point that they awaken frequently to eat and sleep is severely disturbed. People with NES usually don’t eat breakfast and consume only small amounts of food during the first half of the day. Consequently they are hungry … [Read more...]

Leaky gut syndrome is a chronic condition that often goes undiagnosed by mainstream medical professionals. Even though it affects millions of people, only limited research has been conducted and most people turn to alternative medicine for treatment. Also known as intestinal permeability, leaky gut syndrome is a disorder in which the intestinal lining of the digestive tract becomes inflamed and irritated. Over time, the intestinal walls become compromised resulting in tiny “leaks” that allow … [Read more...]

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menses due to loss of ovarian follicular activity which can only be recognized retrospectively after 12 consecutive months of amenorrhoea. Loss of ovarian follicular activity causes a sharp decrease in levels of 17 β estradiol which is the main premenopausal estrogen in women. This 17 β estradiol is mainly involved in maintaining vaginal tissue and bone mass. Common Menopausal Symptoms are Acute Symptoms: Vasomotor – Hot flashes, night sweats, … [Read more...]

While vitamin D is often touted for the essential role it plays in bone health, many consumers are unaware of the many other health benefits that can be provided by the “sunshine vitamin.” Low vitamin D levels have been linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, immune system disorders, depression, and certain types of cancer. According to The Office of Dietary Supplements (a division of the National Institutes of Health) vitamin D is key to good health and the amount … [Read more...]

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used for treating menopausal symptoms in women for a long time. The startling results of the Women’s Health Initiative study and its abrupt termination in 2002 have created fear and confusion among women regarding the safety and efficacy of conventional HRT. Lack of reliable evidence and aggressive endorsements by the media has only added to the confusion. Hence only complete awareness and detailed knowledge about various types of HRT can help you in … [Read more...]

Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome is a collection of symptoms that result from low-functioning adrenal glands. Although it is often linked to prolonged stress, it an also occur after a serious injury, illness, or infection (such as influenza or pneumonia). Adrenal fatigue happens when your body cannot meet the demands of stress. The adrenal glands signal your body’ s response to stress, whether it is physical or psychological. When the stress becomes chronic, the adrenal glands are … [Read more...]