Lead and Its Relationship to ADHD and Autism
Parental and media attention has been given to the notion that mercury or vaccines are contributing to the rise in ADHD and Autism; although there is still debate on this subject. What has not been making the media and not being discussed as widely in social circles is the role of lead and its link to […]
How Arsenic in Chicken Feed Impacts the Environment and Your Health
For more than 60 years, poultry growers have been using a drug approved by the FDA was known as Roxarsone in their chicken feed. Roxarsone helps fight parasites called coccidia that threaten to eat through the guts of the chicken, help chickens grow faster and gives them a better-looking color so they appear more edible. […]
Heavy Metal Toxicity
What are Heavy Metals: Some examples of heavy metals include aluminum, arsenic, antimony, cadmium, chromium, copper, gold, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, silver, tin, titanium and zinc. General Symptoms: Symptoms of heavy metal toxicity vary widely because these metals can enter every type of cell in the body: the brain, lungs, lymph, thyroid, heart, liver, pancreas, gall […]
Inflammation- Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
The word inflammation gets thrown around a lot in medical and casual spaces because it is one of the most common responses of the body. In fact, most people experience some form of inflammation in their body every single day. Granted, some of these inflammatory activities go undetected, meaning that they don’t show any notable symptoms but […]
Using Probiotics in the Treatment of Autism
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is reported in a substantial number of children with autism spectrum disorders and one study found the more severe the gastrointestinal dysfunction, the more severe the autism. What Causes the Imbalance of Intestinal Microflora? Factors that can have a detrimental effect on the intestinal microflora of a child can also have negative effects […]
Treating IBS Naturally
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is estimated to impact between 10% – 20% of the United States population 80% of cases are reported in women. It occurs when muscles in your large intestine contract faster or slower than normal. This causes pain, cramping, gassiness, sudden bouts of diarrhea, and constipation. IBS risk factors include a low-fiber […]
Natural Strategies for Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a slowly progressing disease that causes damage to the eye’s optic nerve and can result in blindness. There are usually no early symptoms, half of the people with this disease don’t know they have it. With early treatment, serious vision loss and blindness can usually be prevented. According to the University of Maryland […]
Glaucoma; Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
As we age, the risk of developing glaucoma increases but there are also a number of viable treatment options available, provided you can recognize the symptoms and seek out medical assistance when necessary. Before making changes to your lifestyle to lower your risk of glaucoma, it is essential to understand the details of this condition, […]
Helping Your Vision With Homeopathy
We use our eyes in a variety of circumstances – seeing, learning and balance to name a few; so it’s important to keep our eyes healthy and strong and be aware of potential eye issues. Some of the eye issues can occur from injury, near sightedness, far sightedness, pink eye and dry eye. We have […]
10 Impressive Home Remedies for Stye
Styes are unsightly, irritating and painful afflictions of the eye that can be caused by a number of things, and can also be remedied in numerous ways, including the use of garlic juice, parsley, potatoes, goldenseal, chamomile, green tea, and turmeric, among others. What Is Stye? A stye is an infection near the eye, typically caused by the Aureus Staphylococcus bacterium, and can […]