General Health

Food Allergies

People who are gluten intolerant are highly likely to have other food sensitivities. It’s usually not very welcome news, since gluten intolerance already means having to follow a restricted diet. The important thing to remember is gluten can cause irritation and inflammation to the lining of the intestines in people with a sensitivity to it. In effect it makes the gut lining more permeable (leaky). This can set the stage for the development of new food allergies or sensitivities because incompletely digested food molecules can get absorbed into the blood through the leaky gut. This starts off an immune response and future food sensitivity.

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Is this the end of antibiotics?

According to experts, “We’ve reached the end of antibiotics”. An expert from the Centres of Disease Control and Prevention declared that miracle drugs are currently no match to super bugs because people have over medicated themselves with antibiotics in previous years.

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NF-Kappa B

NF-Kappa B is a protein made by your immune cells in response to inflammation. Your body can produce increased amounts due to stress, bacterial or viral infections, autoimmune disease, free radical damage and radiation.

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Urticaria (Hives)

Urticaria presents as pink to reddish lumps on the skin that are very itchy. The lumps may be small to...

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Castor Oil Hot Pack

A castor oil hot pack can help to relieve painful spasms of the gallbladder and bile ducts. This is a simple and inexpensive home remedy that is very effective for shortening the intensity and duration of a gallbladder attack. The purpose of applying heat to your gallbladder is to expand the bile ducts and relieve pressure. This can be very effective for calming down painful spasms of the biliary ducts, and if a small stone is trapped in a bile duct, the application of heat may relieve the blockage.

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Exercise really does help improve mood and emotional health

There are hundreds of research studies that have shown exercise to reduce the intensity of depression and anxiety, but you can always do an experiment on your own body to find out if it’s true.

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Are you missing the clues?

Celiac disease is only one possible way that gluten can make people sick. There are a range of other symptoms and health conditions that can result from gluten ingestion in genetically susceptible people.

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Blue light after sunset disrupts your sleep

Did you know that exposure to blue light after sunset can disrupt your circadian rhythm and therefore reduce sleep quality? Before the introduction of electricity, the sun was the main source of light, and people spent evenings in relative darkness.

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Cherries can help you sleep

Cherries are a rich source of the natural hormone melatonin, which helps to regulate your sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm) and allow you to achieve a deep, refreshing sleep.

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What a great way to wake up!

Do you drink lemon juice in warm water each morning? It’s a good idea because it helps to wake up your digestive system and liver and improve your metabolic rate for the day. It also helps to promote good digestion and glowing skin.

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