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Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?

Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?

Are bioidentical hormones safe?  The answer is, we don’t know.  For over thirty years it was thought that traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was safe.  In 2002, a large federally-funded study by the Women’s Health Initiative revealed an increased risk… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health
How David lost 130 pounds and transformed the rest of his life as well

How David lost 130 pounds and transformed the rest of his life as well

Guest post by Dr. Wes Youngberg “I’ve gotta figure something out doc, because I’m losing my mind. I can’t concentrate. I’m getting upset really easily. I’m nervous and shaky. I need some medication or something.” I still remember how worried… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, Weight Loss
Patience is a virtue – Increase your level of patience with this breathing exercise

Patience is a virtue – Increase your level of patience with this breathing exercise

When coming up with ways to reduce stress (i.e. reduce cortisol and muscle wasting), I try to think of things that “build character” or have multiple positive ramifications, and not just stress reduction. After a bit of soul searching, one… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care
Common Symptoms of High Stress

Common Symptoms of High Stress

Common Symptoms of High Stress One in three Americans report that they are experiencing high levels of stress according to a recent poll conducted by the American Psychological Association. The United StatesCenter for Disease Control and Prevention reports that two-thirds… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, Personal Care, Yoga
Benefits of Massage Therapy

Benefits of Massage Therapy

The benefits of massage therapy are many. The health benefits of massage therapy are being validated by a number of fascinating scientific research studies. In the past, massage has been associated largely with exclusive, exotic, luxury spas and upscale health… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, News, Personal Care
Passive stress reduction: The fastest, easiest way to relief

Passive stress reduction: The fastest, easiest way to relief

Science has proven that if you spend months and years learning to meditate, your stress will melt and your health will improve. High blood pressure, hypertension, obesity, anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic pain, tense relationships, work stress – all these… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
New Excuse to Stop Stressing – Shocking New Study Finds We’re Giving Ourselves Cancer

New Excuse to Stop Stressing – Shocking New Study Finds We’re Giving Ourselves Cancer

An estimated 567,614 United States Citizens died in 2009 from cancer alone. That number is up by 18,000 since 1999 and growing every year. Cancer is sweeping the nation by storm and with the crazy amounts of toxins invading our… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Mental Health
Facebook Induced Tourettes Syndrome

Facebook Induced Tourettes Syndrome

Facebook Induced Tourettes Syndrome (FITS) is defined as the inability to control typing out whatever thoughts and words come into ones mind while being irritated by something seen or read on face book. These posts and comments usually contain colorful… 0 Shares | | Posted in Entertainment, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Mental Health, News, Weird
Stay trim with yoga

Stay trim with yoga

Stress is one of the biggest reasons why people are gaining weight. It’s not the food they eat or the lack of exercise that thickens their waistline, it’s stress. Stress is the underlying reason why those scales are tipping. The… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health