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IMMUNE SYSTEM AND BACTERIA

Does the Gut Microbiome Play a Role in Autoimmune Disease? on DECEMBER 23, 2014 by CHRIS KRESSER 104 comments New research suggests that supporting our gut microbiome may help prevent (and even treat?) autoimmune disease. This is a guest post written by staff clinician Amy Nett, MD. Meet your microbiome If you commonly read this blog, or listen to Chris's podcast, you have undoubtedly developed an appreciation for the trillions of microbial organisms that normally inhabit a healthy small and ...

Bacteria and Gut Healing

10 Things You Need To Know About Your Microbiome If you had to name the most exciting recent medical discovery, what would you say? As a physician, I know my answer, hands down: the microbiome. That's the community of trillions of bacteria that inhabit our gut, mouth, lungs, nasal passages, skin, and brain. Although we've been aware of these bacteria for a while, until now we didn't realize what a crucial role they play in just about every aspect of our health. Here are the 10 most importan...

Skin irritations

Their are a number of skin conditions in Dogs and Cats that are particularly difficult in certain breeds and that do not respond to creams and drugs therapy these pets need to be kept dry ,or certainly dry them thoroughly as soon as thy are wet and avoid contact with heaters and firs as heat will always make these condition more agitated .. So how do we treat them . Generally if the pet is in otherwise good condition usually with liquid herb internally generally with Dogs ,Horses and Cats as w...

Animal Kingdom

Crank Up the Vacuum Cleaner If you rarely vacuum, a flea invasion should inspire a change of heart. Regular vacuuming lowers the number of fleas and flea eggs from carpet, cracks in wood floors, and on curtains and upholstered furniture. It also catches them under furniture. Don't forget to vacuum the areas where your pet sleeps and eats. Empty and wash the vacuum cleaner canister or throw away bags in an outside garbage can right away so fleas don't sneak back inside. Vacuum every day in th...

Animal Kingdom

Feeding Time: How Often and How Much? Do you feel guilty eating three yummy meals a day plus snacks while your dog just gets one or two scoops of dry kibble? It doesn't have to be that way. There are several healthy ways to feed your dog, depending on its individual needs. Here are the top three: 1) Let Your Dog Decide For dogs who are a healthy weight and aren't having accidents in the house, you may be able to use the free-choice feeding method. This means you leave food out all...

Painful joints without pills

HEAT UP YOUR HEALTH AND WEIGHT LOSS WITH CAYENNE PEPPER Do you love spicy foods? If so, you're probably not happy until your mouth is on fire and your eyes are watering. Even if you don't like spicy foods, what I am about to tell you might make you learn to love cayenne peppers. The good news is you don't necessarily have to eat cayenne to feel the benefits! Although cayenne pepper doesn't rank among the hottest peppers, it comes in at 30,000 to 50,000 on the Scoville scale of hea...

quiz on gas

Quiz: All About Farts Question 1 of 10 Chewing gum can make you gassy. True False Continue Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on February 06, 2014 Sources: This tool does not provide medical advice. See additional information: ...

bodily noises

The Truth About Bodily Noises Tuesday, June 09, 2015 What Your Body Noises Mean Should you stifle a fart? What do stomach gurgles mean? What's the loudest burp on record? Find out. Take Quiz › • ...

exposure treatment for anxiety

Exposure Treatment for Anxiety Jerry Kennard Health Pro June 03, 2015 Exposure therapy is a tried, tested and effective method for reducing anxiety. The principles are very straight forward. By gradually and repeatedly exposing the person to an anxiety-provoking situation, event or activity, anxiety gradually reduces. By starting with issues that provoke the least anxiety and gradually working up, the treatment builds on previous success. The big problem with anxiety is that ...

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Lime disease

WebMD Home Arthritis Health Center Rheumatoid Arthritis Health CenterEmail a FriendSavePrint ArticleLYME DISEASE Arthritis And Lyme Disease Share this: Lyme Disease Slideshow: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments What Is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is an infection that is transmitted through the bite of a tick infected with a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. Ticks typically get the bacterium by biting infected animals, like deer and mice. Most people who get tick bites do not get Lyme dise...

The Seven energy centers

But what exactly are these 7 Chakras? Chakras are 7 circular vortexes of energy (or sometimes pictured as flowers with petals) starting from your tail bone, and ending at the crown of your head. They are the focal points of your life force, or prana–and their individual states are vital to your holistic well-being. Consider this–if we are all energetic beings of limitless potential, why do we face challenges in so many aspects of our lives? Why do our relationships, finances, career and lov...

panic disorders

Over 4 Million Workers Have Anxiety Disorders Illness can be debilitating, but treatment is available so workers can stay productive, experts say WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, May 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that 4.3 million Americans with full-time jobs had an anxiety disorder in the past year. That number represents 3.7 percent of full-time workers aged 18 and older, according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental HealthServic...

The SCOOP ON POOP

We have a lot of silly names for it: BMs, caca, doo-doo, turds, and of course, poop. We don't generally discuss it in our daily conversations. But asking some important questions about your bowel movementsmight give you some insight into your gastrointestinal health. Here's the scoop on poop. ABCs of Poop Bowel movements are the end result of your body taking the nutrientsit needs from the food you eat and eliminating what's left. "Bowel movements are important for your health because t...

Magnesium level test

DID YOU KNOW, that approximately 80% of American adults are chronically Magnesium deficient? Magnesium is referred to as the "Master Mineral" because it is responsible for over 300 vital functions in your body. When Magnesium is deficient, everything in the body "begins to crumble"... greatly compromising your health. If you've experienced any of the following symptoms then there's a strong chance that you are dangerously deficient... Muscle cramps? Insomnia? Fatigue? Irritability? An...

Bread and its Dangers

The 5 Most Dangerous Lies You've Been Told About Bread Is Bread Really the Staff of Life… or the Stuff of Disease? The (Definitive) Answer Below… ——————————————————————– Written by: Kelley Herring, Editor, Healing Gourmet ——————————————————————– For most us, there are few foods more comforting than bread. Fluffy biscuits, crusty baguettes, flaky croissants… even a simple slice of toast topped wi...

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Alzheimer's AND COCONUT OIL

According to the Alzheimer's Association, the number of people diagnosed with this debilitating disease is on the rise. It is expected that by the year 2050 almost 14 million people will be living with the condition known to rob people of their memory and impose anxiety and confusion. Presently, over 5 million people suffer the effects of this disease that is now known as the 7th leading cause of death in our country. It is estimated that over $148 billion is spent each year treating this disea...

UNDER STRESS

Posted on: Monday, April 13th 2015 at 12:45 pmWritten By: Dr. Jack Wolfson Stress can cause a heart attack among other diseases and ailments. Find out practical, drug-free ways to manage and eliminate stress. For years, I have educated my patients on the two things that cause all disease: poor nutrition and chemicals. Your typical M.D. does not comprehend this fact. But over time I came to realize physical inactivity, sleep quality, and mental disorders may be equally as important. I know the...

Natural sunscreen

Carrot and Coconut Oil Natural Sunscreen There has been a lot of information about carrier oil SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and Carrot seed oil comes out pretty high (source). Beta Carotene and Vitamin E are super at preventing your skin from burning in the sun. Taken orally and applied topically as a natural sunscreen. Carrot seed oil is a powerful antioxidant when cold pressed (source) especially in fat oxidisation- which is really useful when applied to skin because all cells are made of ...

WHY CANT KIDS SIT STILL

Why so many kids can't sit still in school today The Centers for Disease Control tells us that in recent years there has been a jump in the percentage of young people diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD: 7.8 percent in 2003 to 9.5 percent in 2007 and to 11 percent in 2011. The reasons for the rise are multiple, and include changes in diagnostic criteria, medication treatment and more awareness of the condition. In the following post, Angela ...

Difficulty with body odor

How to Eliminate Body Odor Three Methods:Finding Fast Relief from OdorPracticing Good Hygiene to Eliminate Body OdorMaking Lifestyle Changes to Eliminate Odor Pretty much everyone gets worried about their body odor at some point or another. Who hasn't done the (hopefully) subtle armpit check? Fortunately there are ways that you can find fast relief, as well as steps you can take to become more hygienic and eliminate body odor for good. Method 1 of 3: Finding Fast Relief from Odor 1Wash your...

Improve your Thinking Skills

Question your assumptions. We make a lot of assumptions about almost everything. It's how our brain processes certain pieces of information, and how we get along in everyday life. You could say they are the foundation of our critical framework. But what if those assumptions turned out to be wrong, or at least not entirely truthful? Then the whole foundation needs to be re-built, from the bottom up. What does it mean to question assumptions? Einstein questioned the assumption that Newtonian...

Inner instincts

Scientists believe intuition to be a key component of a human's operating system. A scientific study looked at intuition and people's ability to predict what would happen. They asked study participants to predict whether an image would be behind curtain #1 or #2 on a computer screen. They were surprised to learn through physiological responses that the subjects were able to predict the correct curtain seconds before the computer placed the image. Many of the great philosophers consider intuitio...

Symptoms of possible M.S.

Multiple Sclerosis: Early Warning Signs In this article Vision Problems Strange Sensations Fatigue Heat-Related Problems Walking Problems Other Symptoms Talk to Your Doctor About Your Symptoms When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), your immune system attacks your central nervous system, affecting your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms can vary, and come and go, making it sometimes hard to diagnose. You could have one symptom, and then months or years later have a complete...