Melatonin is certainly a key hormone for sleep, but its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action also plays a role in:
Immune health
Gastrointestinal health
Hormone health
A fever is the body’s way of tuning the immune system so it can more effectively manage viral and bacterial infections.
There are downsides of acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) and NSAIDS like Ibuprofen, which are often used to decrease fevers and manage pain during an illness.
THE ADAPTOGENS:
They help the body to adapt to stress over the long-haul.
They increase the power of resistance against multiple stressors including physical, chemical, or biological agents.
Adaptogens have a normalizing influence on physiology.
Estrogen is a dramatic hormone!!!
Too little estrogen causes problems. Too much estrogen causes problems.But the right amount creates true vitality, protects the brain, the bones, the breast, the skin, and the nervous system.
Estrogen plays an important role in skin health. It supports collagen and aids in skin hydration and elasticity.
If you are a woman, estrogen levels drop as a natural part of aging. This leads to less collagen production, dry skin, and more wrinkles.
A brand new study on the cause of depression has just been released.
It flips everything mainstream medicine knows about depression on its head.
Hair loss that occurs suddenly and dramatically can usually be traced back to a stressor that occured 6-8 weeks prior to beginning of hair loss.
This type of hair loss is called Telogen Effluvium (note - this is different than autoimmune hair loss, hereditary hair loss, and male/female pattern hair loss).
Without proper sleep, you not only feel terrible in the moment, but you are also at increased risk of:
memory loss and dementia
weight gain
depression and anxiety
high blood pressure and heart disease
Last week I highlighted some top herbs to treat hormone symptoms in women:
Chaste tree
Black cohosh
St. John's wort
Ginger
Fenugreek
Valerian
Maca
Lying between your interior and exterior worlds, it gives a sneak peak into digestive health. Looking at the tonuge can provide information about the stomach, small intestine, and the large intestine. Basically, a map of the internal, without the need for x-rays or MRIs.
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The Environmental Working Group is an amazing source that we can rely on for unbiased, science-based research which help us to lead healthier lives.
They have found that more than 70% of non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains potentially harmful pesticides.
You know how you can walk into a room and immediately sense the feeling of other people in that room, even if no one is speaking? Things like anger, happiness, and sadness can be felt.
It's not just in your head. It's a real thing!
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"Alternative" medicine has been around for about 5,000 years. Back then, it was simply called "medicine".
What Changed?
When the pharmaceutical industry exploded in the 1950s - all of the sudden, anything other than a pill was considered "alternative" and frowned upon by those in white coats.
Medical writings dating back 5,000 years tells us that our ancient ancestors did not separate body from mind, nor body from spirit.
It wasn't until Sir Issac Newton watched an apple fall from a tree and came up the laws of motion and universal gravitation that suddenly we began to view ourselves as machines. The brain became a computer, the heart a pump, and the eyes - cameras.
Having a dog as a toddler and growing up in a large family are two things linked to a significantly lower chance of getting Crohn's disease later in life, according to a new study.
Children who lived with a dog between the ages of 2 years and 4 years
One of the most effective, not to mention easy ways to improve the strength of your digestive system . . .
Add more spice to your life!
Most kitchen spices are energetically warming (this is different than spicy heat) and therefore improve digestion.
I've mentioned black pepper, cardamom, and star anise in past emails. This week, let's talk . . . .
A fever is the body’s way of tuning the immune system so it can more effectively manage viral and bacterial infections.
There are downsides of acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) and NSAIDS like Ibuprofen, which are often used to decrease fevers and manage pain during an illness.