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Water is the source of life. About two-thirds of the world you live in is made up of water, along with roughly 60 percent your body. It’s no wonder that water is so important to living a healthy lifestyle. When you don’t drink adequate amounts of water, your body begins to shut down. This is known as dehydration. There are several ways that you might experience dehydration. Most notably, dehydration can occur during an illness…
Carpal tunnel syndrome isn’t an easy condition to live with. What’s worse, the longer you put off treatment, the worse it becomes. Even if the initial cause of your condition goes away, you may be left with irritating nerve damage that can hamper basic sensation and motor functions. The treatments are as scary as the condition, though, and the scars can last for many years. Fortunately, acupuncture and other holistic treatments offer significant relief to…
Whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: foods really do affect the way, it is true. Although it may sound silly, science today shows that your body contains not one, but two brains. Obviously, we all know about the brain in our heads. Surprisingly, the other resides in your gut. For this reason, what you eat, directly impacts the way you feel and even think. Therefore, this article seeks to define the link…
The thyroid manages everything from metabolism to reproductive health. Without this essential part of the endocrine system, your days will be bogged down with fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, and a plethora of other symptoms. Hypothyroidism is the kind of issue that introduces many patients to holistic medicine. Although most patients use artificial hormones, hypothyroidism is best managed in patients who make dietary adjustments. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best foods for patients…
Did you know caffeine is considered a pesticide? That buzz you enjoy after a cup of coffee, is caused by your red blood cells gasping for air. Most people don’t know that caffeine temporarily limits your blood’s ability to carry oxygen. While coffee may shock you awake, it inevitably takes a toll on your system. Choosing coffee and energy drinks with high amounts of caffeine does little to improve your concentration or functional skills. Fortunately,…
Hormone imbalance is one of the most common and insidious medical problems people face today. These problems most often stem from a major gland, known as the thyroid. This gland works to regulate and produce hormones that govern the body’s various systems. Symptoms of a malfunctioning thyroid include emotional instability, sudden and dramatic weight gain or loss, menstrual problems, energy deficiency, and more. While treatments exist, acupuncture provides temporary and long term relief. Complementary Thyroid Medicine Hypothyroidism and…
Holistic medicine is all about healing by addressing the needs of the whole body rather than just the area that hurts, and few things boost your overall health like weight loss. Every treatment in holistic medicine has secondary benefits. Although weight loss is encouraged as treatment for many conditions, many other treatments help boost weight loss. Many treatments are as simple as basic, daily habits. Spend Time in the Sun for Weight Loss Spending a…
Diabetes makes eating healthy complicated. While everyone knows that sweets, pop, and white bread are bad for diabetes management, many don’t realize that many healthy foods are also dangerous for diabetics. Fruits and vegetables are supposed to be good for us. Unfortunately, sugary fruits and starchy vegetables can endanger diabetes patients and make it nearly impossible to manage their condition. Holistic medicine seeks to treat ailments by addressing the roots of an issue. This means handling food extremely…
Weight loss is a complicated, often sensitive topic. While it may be a worthy goal, weight can muddy the water when it comes to healthy eating. For example, people who take up a diet to lose weight, often pick up habits that aren’t healthy at all. Additionally, when they either succeed or fail in their weight loss attempts, those healthy habits could go right out the window. These four diet benefits should be enough to…
Diabetes is a painful and debilitating disease. It can strike at any point in a person’s life, though Type II is most common and most common in adults. Diabetes is usually managed through diet, exercise, and medication such as insulin. Interestingly, emerging research suggests that regular chiropractic care could now have a place in a treatment regimen as well. While more research is always needed to explain original findings, things look promising for this type…
