Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the term used to describe chronic lung conditions that cause severe shortness of breath and block the airways in your lungs. Usually it refers to long-lasting bronchitis or emphysema, but can also include asthmatic bronchitis (bronchial asthma). All of these diseases cause the air sacsContinue reading “Mullein herb for lung and breast health – COPD signs, symptoms and diagnosis”
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Alzheimer’s Disease, how can we prevent it?
Toxic inflammatory agents around us, coupled with our lifestyle and genes can influence the way our brain cells create memory tangles that lead to Alzheimer’s Disease, a brain degenerative disorder. Many in the northern part of the world are susceptible to it, because of the lack of Vitamin D, which is important in the absorptionContinue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease, how can we prevent it?”
Brain flushes out toxins during sleep
In a recent study, the brain flushes out toxins during sleep. In sleep mode, the brain size is smaller but the gaps in between brain cells are wider allowing toxins to pass through. And sleeping past 11pm is hard for our liver since cholesterol is synthesized during the night. In awake mode, our brain createsContinue reading “Brain flushes out toxins during sleep”
Natural food toxins: licorice and others so eat in moderation
It would be nice if plants were made just to be our food. But what they have in mind is, in the first place, their own survival. Part of it is that they often contain what could be broadly called “natural pesticides”: substances that are toxic to mold, insects and, sometimes, animals. We are notContinue reading “Natural food toxins: licorice and others so eat in moderation”
Gloves, hospital, homebirth, infection
I delivered my children at home with midwives because I want to be in home birth setting, be attended by midwives, not be in hospital setting where more microbes and bacteria exist that can cause infection and for many reasons. Many years ago, before the introduction of gloves, many laboring women died in the hospital.Continue reading “Gloves, hospital, homebirth, infection”
New skin: 64 yr old female with kidney transplant from 36 yr old male
Her skin is glowing and young looking after the kidney transplant a year ago from a 34-yr old male. She looks younger by 10 yrs, although she is 64 yr old. Our kidneys clean our blood and body from toxic wastes. During stressful situations, our kidney are more burdened. Our skin looks older if ourContinue reading “New skin: 64 yr old female with kidney transplant from 36 yr old male”
Cellulite is poor blood flow and water retention
Vitamin C, A and E rich foods can help keep healthy skin and healthy body cells. Ginger is good for circulation. Many herbs and foods can be natural diuretic, reducing water retention thereby reducing cellulites. Natural diuretic More and more people are resorting to natural foods and herbs that exhibit diuretic properties instead of diuretic pills. Moderation is theContinue reading “Cellulite is poor blood flow and water retention”
Hormonal and Chemical Balance and the signals from our bodies
Positive Negative Tests/Signs/Symptoms DHEA, growth hormone, produced by the body, affected by cortisol hormones For prevention of osteoporosis schizophrenia, lupus, erectile dysfunction; vegetables and fruits, wild yams, fish oil; sleep; no stress If not in balance, facilitate aging, ovarian cancer, affects adrenals; stressful lifestyle Low energy, hormonal imbalance, ages prematurely, poor skin health, and poorContinue reading “Hormonal and Chemical Balance and the signals from our bodies”