Wouldn’t it be fantastic if a simple pill taken at night could relieve blood pressure while you slept? Well, a study in 2004 looked at this very possibility, considering the connection between Melatonin and high blood pressure. Today high blood pressure is a disease, which is found through out the world. However this particular disease seems to be extremely prevalent in the US and Europe. There are a number of…

Abdominal pain can extend from a simple stomach upset to being the result of serious ailments. Many people experience abdominal pain from time to time and it can be caused by many factors. However, not all abdominal pain is related to the most common causes. In fact, the problem with some cases of abdominal pain is that the actual cause of the pain is often neglected and overlooked. This can…

When faced with the task of choosing a physician, the road ahead may at first appear long and treacherous. With so many options to choose from, it can be easy to lose your way or get off track from where you were initially headed. Such is why it is so important to take the necessary time to find doctor recommendations. By obtaining these recommendations, you can easily avoid making a…

Glucosamine and Chondroitin are the building blocks of cartilage and connecting tissues. Glucosamine, also known as chitosamine, is a substance that occurs naturally in the covering of shellfish. Glucosamine is available in natural forms such as glucosamine hydrochloride, glucosamine sulfate as well as in synthetic forms. Chondroitin occurs naturally in shark or bovine cartilage. It is also synthesized in the labs. Chondroitin is also called chondroitin sulfate, chondroitin sulfuric acid…

There are many prescription pills for anxiety available on the market today. Before you start taking a drug to treat feelings of anxiousness, you will want to know more about how these drugs work and if there are any side effects or complications. In this article, you will learn what you need to know to make an informed decision for yourself. There are three types of anti-anxiety medications available on…

In a regular cup of coffee there are about 170 mg of caffeine and in decaffeinated coffee there are about 30/40 mg of caffeine. On the stock market, Coffee is a 90 billion dollar industry but what is significant is that just in North America 85%+ drink 3 to 5 cups of coffee per day. A huge number of people are at risk for many of the issues surrounding coffee…

Inflammation is one of the body’s essential defense mechanisms and plays a vital role in protecting us against microbial attack, external and internally-produced toxins, as well as damaged and diseased cells and tissues. Unfortunately, the inflammatory process is inherently destructive and both acute and chronic inflammation may cause damage to healthy tissues. Typically, the longer the inflammatory process lasts, the more damage it does to the tissues involved. In the…

I had a client a while back who had this question for me: “I’ve noticed that I’ve been getting menstrual cramps the last few months and I don’t usually have them. Can you tell me what you think it is?” It was determined, strangely or not so strangely enough, that the cause of those menstrual cramps was parasites! And this isn’t the only disease caused, in part, by parasites. Read…

Turmeric has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of ailments. Turmeric is one of nature’s most powerful healers. The active ingredient in turmeric is Curcumin. This spice has medicinal anti-inflammatory properties. It works as good as many prescription anti-inflammatory drugs. It is a member of the ginger family. When it is ground it produces a deep orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice. It has a…

This article is part of a series giving information about herbs and their medicinal properties. We are going to look at periwinkle in this article. You will find out what this herb is, how you can use it and the conditions that could be helped by periwinkle. What is Periwinkle? Periwinkle is a perennial shrub that also flowers and is a member of the Apocynaceae family. There are two varieties…

When I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease one of the first questions I had was “Will I die from Crohn’s Disease?” That was closely followed by “Will I still have a normal lifespan?” Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory illness which can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. It is most common in the last part of the small bowel and in the…

Serotonin is an invaluable chemical found in the brain that helps to regulate sleep patterns, stress levels and overall disposition. There are many different factors that can affect the levels of serotonin, including increased levels of stress, lack of sleep, lack of exposure to sunlight, lack of exercise and a poor diet. The use of prescription medications as well as excessive alcohol and caffeine consumption also plays a role in…

This article is part of a series giving information about herbs and their medicinal properties. We are going to look at Korean ginseng in this article. You will find out what this herb is, how you can use it and the conditions that could be helped by Korean ginseng. What is Korean Ginseng? Korean ginseng is often also known as Chinese ginseng and is probably one of the most widely…

Summer is always a great time for family gatherings and eating out. And amongst many recreational activities outdoors, barbecuing has always been in the list of top ten activities in most American families’ life. Charcoal grill smoking or gas grilling are the most popular options these days to sit down with your loved ones and enjoy those succinctly cooked BBQ steaks. With recent innovations in technology, we find ourselves with…

Jimson weed is most commonly used as dried leaves, with or without tips of flowering branches. The ripe seeds and flowers without leaves are also used. Seeds are small, long, flat, and dark yellow to brown. Jimson weed’s primary action isanticholinergic, caused by 0.1 % to 0.6% atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine. All parts of the plant contain these compounds, but the highest concentration is in the seeds. Anticholinergic levels in…

Antibiotic is an agent that weakens or destroys bacteria; antibiotics are medically used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The various types of antibiotics work either by preventing an infection from growing or by destroying an existing infection. Antibiotics are produced either from a mold or a fungus or are produced synthetically. Question: What are the various types of antibiotics and what do they do? Common forms of antibiotics…

Teas contain powerful antioxidants called polyphenols that help protect our body from free radical damage. These polyphenols have proven as anti-cancer agents through numerous research. Drinking several cups of pure and fresh tea each day helps reduce the risk of all types of cancer. However, herbal teas do not come from the same tree plant Camellia Sinensis. Herbal teas are actually infusions called “tisane” that came from various herbs, roots,…

Opioids are narcotic, analgesic or pain-relieving medications generally prescribed by doctors after surgery or to help patients with severe acute or chronic pain. Opioids work by binding to specific proteins called opioid receptors, found primarily in the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the gastrointestinal tract and blocking the pain signals from reaching the brain. The opioids produce analgesic effects due to decreased perception of pain or decreased reaction to pain.…

Crohn’s disease is a disorder in which inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract occurs. Crohn’s disease can affect the gastrointestinal tract anywhere in the body from the mouth to the anus; however, the most commonly affected area of the body is the last portion of the small intestine known as the ileum. Swelling within the lining of the affected organ caused by inflammation can make it difficult for matter to pass…

Marijuana May Help with Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack the healthy portions and cells of a person’s gastrointestinal tract. This causes inflammation, which can lead to a number of symptoms including abdominal pain, fever, rectal bleeding, weight loss, fistulas, diarrhea, and more. Crohn’s is an unfortunate disease that affects many. Studies Show Cannabis Helps with GI Problems Fortunately, a…

Irritable bowel syndrome is a very common condition a lot of people all over the world suffer. Because this chronic condition is characterized by so many symptoms of IBS that you can easily mistake as those of another medical condition, it’s hard to make an accurate diagnosis of IBS. This is why it is important to pinpoint certain food items, habits, and events that can trigger the symptoms of the…