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Little Critter: Big Problem

Friday, August 20th, 2010

When I released my Natural Insomnia program back in June, I received a lot of emails from people asking about the various conditions that caused their sleep problems to begin with. While I had studied sleep issues quite a lot during the development of the program, I had not focused on Lyme disease until a reader asked.

He explained that his insomnia was a result of a bad Lyme disease infection that had occurred many years before but he was still suffering the effects.

As I considered this, I immediately thought of summer fun and the number of outdoor activities people engage in this time of year- camping, hiking, fishing, playing football or soccer, and many more.
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I Want to Change My Loved One

Friday, August 6th, 2010

I heard a saying the other day that went something like this: The only man you can change is the one wearing a diaper.

It’s not uncommon at all to look at the object of your love, whether it’s parental, spousal, or other kinds of love, and see unreached potential in that person.

It is easy for us to find the faults with our loved ones because we are around them all the time.  Advice columns are full of letters where a desperate wife is seeking advice on how to “change” her husband so he will eat all his vegetables, exercise more, smoke less, drink more water and less soda…whatever the case may be.

Just the other day I got an email from a woman who wrote in asking if a man who is overweight, drinks too much alcohol, isn’t physically active, has a heart condition and is in general poor health can be helped by natural remedies.  The short answer is yes.  There is a rather large “however” attached, though.

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She Learned How to Kick People to Feel Better

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

I know what you are thinking…how can a natural health researcher and expert in relaxation start an article that way?

The truth of it is that the person about whom I am speaking doesn’t really kick people.  But if she had to, she could.  What I mean by that is she has been learning Taekwondo for the past three years.  She loved the kicking and punching, blocking and yelling.  She said even though she wasn’t actually kicking people it was a great stress-reducer.

This budding martial-artist has been a reader of mine who had been taking classes at her local community center for a few years, even attaining the rank of First Degree Black Belt during this time.  Since 2007, she had been regularly attending classes and taking her kids along as well.  They progressed through the ranks together, getting stronger, more flexible, and more balanced.
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It doesn’t have to be hard to lose Weight

Monday, July 19th, 2010

I am sure we all know someone that has struggled with his/her weight.  It’s not always easy to get those stubborn pounds to go away.  I have received a number of emails from readers telling me about their battle with weight loss.

The fact is that your weight has a major impact on your health.  High blood pressure, fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, diabetes and depression are a few of the conditions an overweight person may be more inclined to experience.  If you have ever been overweight or are overweight now, you understand what I mean. In addition, most often low self esteem also accompanies the physical issues.

There are people who just simply seem unale to lose a single pound, even though they may be eating healthy and exercising.  In this case, it’s not uncommon that they just give up.  Their motivation is there, but the fact that the results are not is discouraging. But consider that there is something blocking their body from losing weight.

Weight loss may have a direct relation to a low active thyroid disease.  This can lower your metabolism and make it hard to lose weight. Your thyroid is like the central station for metabolism control.  When you have a hypothyroidism this can cause fatigue, weakness, and rapid weight gain.
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Do I have an Addiction?

Monday, July 5th, 2010

When you think of addiction, you may think alcohol or drugs.  However, addictions can come in the form of not only substance but behavioral as well.

A good friend of mine has been sober for nearly 15 years.  I commend him for this accomplishment.  It was not an easy feat for him though.  The first step was actually admitting that he had an addiction to alcohol and drugs.  Once he hit an all time low in his life, he had no other option than to admit the addiction and seek help.

Do you think it’s easy to admit that you may have an addiction?  My friend had to go through all the emotions of guilt, anxiety and depression.  He also spent sleepless nights thinking about how he felt he was a failure.  The interesting part of his story is that he was financially successful.  What drove him to the addictions were the levels of stress he was experiencing every day.

My friend found his sobriety not through a rehabilitation center, but though natural methods.  I’ll talk more about those methods in a bit.

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Which Came First? Insomnia or Fibromyalgia?

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Some people believe they don’t sleep well because they are in pain.  If you have fibromyalgia, it may be tough to get a good night’s sleep.  Some rely on medication, which is only a temporary fix.

Very often, insomniacs will have luck with sleeping pills for awhile, only to see them grow less and less effective over time.  A large number people afflicted with fibromyalgia also suffer from insomnia or other sleep disorders.

Simply put, fibromyalgia, the condition of pain, can include muscle pain and spasms, nerve pain, facial pain, sensitivity to touch and may also involve disturbances of sleep. It has been a somewhat elusive problem, as it tends to be diagnosed after a number of other problems are ruled out. (more…)

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She Volunteered To Save Her Health

Friday, May 28th, 2010

The other day a friend of mine was talking about a new hobby she had picked up.  She had resisted even giving it a try because she didn’t think there was enough time in her schedule to accommodate one more commitment.

Her new hobby was a volunteer commitment for the local parochial school, donating about an hour a week to help with little tasks such as copying, preparing newsletters, assembling unit materials for teachers, and calling parents for special requests.

When she was first approached her reaction was an immediate “no” since she works full time already.  However, the person asking her wasn’t just asking for the school’s benefit.  That person knew she needed a little something extra in her life and he was right. (more…)

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Is my condition Polymyalgia Rheumatica or Fibromyalgia?

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Just recently one of my clients emailed me about Polymyalgia Rheumatica which gave me the idea to script an article about the condition.  I enjoy hearing from readers because it allows me to cover topics that others may want to know more about too.

Polymyalgia Rheumatica shows similar symptoms of fibromyalgia (FMS).  However, its traits are distinct and specific allowing for the diagnosis to be more certain that that of fibromyalgia.

The conditions parallel themselves with the following symptoms:  joint pain, muscle pain face pain, malaise, fatigue and unintended weight loss.

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The Ugly Ulcer Bug…Did I Get H.pylori From Using Pain Killers?

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Many mixed messages exist in the modern media regarding the causes and effects of health issues.  A good portion of the modern world is somewhat obsessed with the immediate relief of pain and quick and easy easy ‘cures’ to common discomforts.
 
Face it.  It’s much more convenient to swallow a small pill or two or three when one feels poorly since we know in less than a half hour we’ll be able to return back to our stressful lives and create more pain.
 
How do the painkillers and muscle relaxers risk our health though?  There are bleeding disorders, liver and kidney  damage, and the increasing expenses due to purchasing the many anti-inflammatory medications we keep stockpiled in our shelves.  We also risk losing the protective mucus that lines the stomach.  That then leads to ulcers.  For those who carry Helicobacter pylori (the ulcer bug) a doubly bad effect can occur for nearly 15% of those individuals. 
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Fibromyalgia. What is the right diet?

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Fibromyalgia is a burden on everyday life for people who suffer from it. Most of us, who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, were diagnosed with several other diseases before they were finally diagnosed with this harsh disease, known as fibromyalgia.

The top two symptoms of fibromyalgia are an increase in pain, and improper fatigue. Other symptoms that fibromyalgia suffers have complained of are:
•    Up-set Stomach
•    Dizziness
•    Restlessness/Insomnia
•    Headaches
•    Anxiety/Depression
•    Memory loss
•    Weight Gain/Loss
•    Unusual Menstrual cycle
•    Vision Problems
•    Chest Pain
•    Joint Pain/Weakness
•    Muscle Twitches

The symptoms listed above can prove how this disease can easily be confused with many others. Women are the most common suffers of fibromyalgia, and more than 4 percent suffer from this.

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