Month: July 2021

It’s a Fine Line

The endocrine system is a delicate arrangement of glands and endocrine related organs that happens to be one of the body’s primary systems for communicating, coordinating, and controlling its balance and function. It does this through the production of hormones which are chemical messengers released by cells and organs.

These chemicals interact with our body encouraging regulation, inhibition, induction, suppression, preparation, stimulation, and activation to various areas of the body. When we have healthy levels to work with, we naturally experience energy, clarity, an efficient metabolism, regular cycles, life transitions with ease, and good health. When things become impaired, we find ourselves facing lethargy, weight gain or loss, reproductive issues, mood swings, appetite issues, sickness and disease, growth disorders as well as thyroid and pituitary disorders. Unfortunately, nearly eight million people live with conditions that fall into one of these categories; yet are unaware they even have some type of hormonal imbalance. They simply dismiss it as ‘just stress.’ What’s worse is the reaction one gets when suggesting the possibility of imbalances; “how dare ‘you’……!!!!”

The endocrine system is a system of checks and balances. For each hormone, there is a counter chemical to keep the body regulated. When we have too much of one and not enough of the other to offset it, our system becomes over or underactive. A system that is operating efficiently does not go through such experiences.

All disorders and health concerns are multidimensional issues due to the fact we are multidimensional beings. In other words, there are many factors contributing to our imbalances giving rise to the need to treat them holistically. This takes complimenting good nutrition, exercise, and spiritual practice with other modalities that assist the body with resetting itself. Is there ever a need to take prescription hormones? In some instances, ‘yes,’ however, a vitally close relationship with the body that honors its needs is necessary in order to avoid overuse.

Since most hormones initiate a cellular response by connecting with specific receptor cells, aromatherapy is also a wonderful adjunct to this natural balancing act. Phytohormones bind with our body’s intracellular receptors just like the ones produced in our body activating cell type specific responses. A list of suggested essential oils to use along with other practices includes: lavender, marjoram, cypress, chamomile, geranium, sandalwood and myrrh. These can be used individually or in a blend, using no more than 3 oils at a time. Two rules of thumb to keep in mind: choose oils that appeal to you AND less is more. Also, be sure to dilute your oil in a carrier and use only a couple drops twice a day. If desired results aren’t achieved within fourteen days, spend time discussing your symptoms with a professional.

All in all, feeling good is our given right; yet, it takes knowing what the body’s needs to assure quality health. The most effective way to walk this fine line is through mindfulness and poise. The more we allow life to ebb and flow without resistance, the better equipped we are to holistically strengthen our body and live a life of balance.…

Sleep Well For Better Health

Do you get enough sleep? Is it restless or restful? Continuous or interrupted? Do you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired? The latest research shows that there is a stronger connection than previously thought between quality and amount of sleep and a person’s health. However, many adults report having trouble sleeping at least once a week, and 10% of the US population suffers from insomnia most every night.

Sleeping well-that is, getting eight hours of deep, continuous sleep most nights-has been shown to protect people from developing a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems, arthritis, obesity, heartburn, depression, anxiety, and diabetes. Statistics also show that inadequate sleep can be blamed for many motor vehicle and machinery-related accidents. Driving while “under the influence” of too little sleep can be as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. Conditions unique to sleep itself form another list of complaints that include circadian rhythm disorders, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea.

Even if you consider yourself the picture of health, a short supply of sleep can subtly affect how you feel all day. It can mean you aren’t performing your best at work or in other daily activities, due to irritability, lack of motivation or difficulty concentrating. And when your obligations for the day are over, insufficient sleep can even affect how you enjoy your leisure hours. Our brains simply can’t function optimally without an adequate amount of sleep.

People who turn in early, saying they need to “recharge their batteries,” are not far off the mark. In fact, our brains need time to process our day’s events. If you don’t find ways for your stressed brain to do this during your waking hours, it will do it while you’re trying to fall asleep or while you are actually sleeping, which will interfere with sleep quality, allowing more stress to affect you the following day and continuing the vicious cycle.

Finding ways to deal with worries and anxieties several hours before you head for bed will help your body and your brain sleep more soundly. Some coping strategies include exercise, reviewing the day with an understanding friend or spouse, or yoga and meditation. If you have children, realize that they have their own daily stresses, however small they may seem to adults. Don’t rely on video games or movies to help them fall asleep. Instead, discuss their day with them and try reading a low-conflict bedtime story together. Children who sleep well and long perform better academically and get sick less often than those who don’t.

Deep, restful sleep is as necessary for good health as proper diet and exercise. If you make improved sleep a priority, you are bound to feel your best right away, and you’ll be building your immune system so you can enjoy a long and healthy life.…

B Vitamins and Sublinguals

Our bodies require many different types of vitamins and minerals to function properly. One of the most important groups of nutrients is the b family of vitamins. There are many wonderful benefits of taking vitamin b, but you must make sure that you are receiving the full benefit of the dosage by taking sublinguals.

B-12 is a wonderful vitamin that effects more than we understand without some further research. From what we know at this time it can have a great effect on your wakefulness. Besides boosting energy levels, it also helps to regulate sleep, and contributes to your appetite as well. It helps control cholesterol and builds muscles. It is a contributor to building good healthy bones too, while preserving your nerve tissues. It seems to be nearly invaluable to the human body.

The word sublingual merely means under the tongue. This is the fastest way to absorb the vitamin B into your blood stream. Digestion can sometimes be lacking as far as absorption rate, which is why sublinguals are so popular among this who are low on b vitamins. Another ingredient in the mix that aids in improving chronic fatigue is Biotin. It is the help mate of the B-12 for breaking down and metabolizing fats.

A lot of these supplements are sweetened with what is known as Sorbitol. This gives it a fruity flavor for those who are sensitive about what they can put in their mouth as far as taste. And the niacin that is found in the mix can create a flushing or reddening of your skin, as well as some itching. This usually passes and doesn’t last very long.

So now you have the goods on vitamin B and sublinguals. If you suffer from any of the symptoms of fatigue, slow metabolism, irritability, lack of sleep, or muscle cramps, then this could be the answer for you. There are a lot of sites online that sell this product in the liquid or the pill forms. Don’t go through life without the energy to take it head on. Get yourself the natural booster known as vitamin B.…

Making The Decision on Whether Coffee (In Lieu of Tea) Is Right For You

The inevitable choice a person makes betwixt coffee and tea is one that is simply one of individual preference. Ignoring the obviousness of this, there happens to be a few tidbits of information that a man or woman trying to decide between the two beverages might be better off for keeping in their mind. While hot tea is largely already considered the health beverage, coffee — America’s drug of choice — very well may have some health benefits as well. In fact, a growing body of scientific research is showing hot coffee may have health effects such as a reducing your risk of diabetes.

Reduced risk of stroke in women is also another documented health benefit of coffee drinking. Interestingly, however, drinking coffee isn’t that great of a cure to the problem of fatigue. It is now a widely documented fact that coffee’s stimulating effects in the minds of the addicted consumers is most certainly nothing more than decreasing the amount of fatigue being experienced as a consequence of withdrawal from the caffeine itself. This is, of course, a truth that encompasses most addictive drugs, of which coffee and any caffeine containing beverage is one of.

In fact, caffeine is one of the most frequently used habit-forming drugs there is. The potential for its habituation is readily apparent to any individual who has had the opportunity to observe any frequent consumer for any reasonable length of time. If a man or woman has been drinking a great quantity of the substance known as caffeine whether coffee or tea, but particularly coffee, and abruptly quits… one thing is for certain: they have a whopper of a migraine waiting for them! They may find themselves just a little bit grumpy as well.

Coffee has more caffeine content on a cup per cup basis than tea of any type. This is one reason many men and women perhaps prefer to drink tea in lieu of coffee (whether it is gourmet or not). It has quite a bit less potential for habituation. Tea, whether green or black, also has a greater number of various anti-oxidants, which is known to be beneficial for the health. Though, it is now known that the beverage known as coffee does indeed possess a variety of antioxidants all of its own! Some of these antioxidants found within gourmet roasted coffee are produced during what’s called the “Maillard reaction”, a chemical reaction that occurs when the beans are roasted.

Tea has one last advantage over dark brew coffee, and that is that it doesn’t stain and leave spots on your teeth to as much of a degree as drinking coffee does. In combination with the fact that it is quite a bit less habit forming, that also, as a consequence, means you are less likely to drink it with nearly as much consistency than gourmet coffee and thus stain your teeth even less. The choice between drinking coffee or tea, or neither of which is a personal decision but do remember that which ever you decide both gourmet coffee and tea do reveal some scientific evidence of being healthy for the most part.…

How To Be Full Of Energy

Everyone wants to have an active lifestyle. Having lots of energy will ensure a happy and active life. Here are some of the useful ways on how you can be full of energy.

First, you need to have regular sleep. Keeping your sleep on schedule will ensure that you are getting enough rest at night. If you are used to sleeping at 10pm every night and waking up at 6am the next day, maintain that schedule for as long as you can. Sleeping recharges the body therefore if you have good sleep, you will also have lots of energy. In the case when you feel sleepy during the day, the best way to beat this is to take short naps. However, naps should not be more than 20 minutes as they can cause disruption to the sleep cycle if taken too long.

Second, you have to keep yourself busy and moving. Boredom makes people feel tired. The feeling of not having anything to do will always make you lazy and inactive. This kind of situation will just steal the energy you have. Therefore, always have something to be busy about. If you do not have anything to do, you can go out and take short walks. You can also do some window shopping or just stay in the house and read your favorite book.

Third, you should not eat too much sugar. Foods that are rich in sugar boost the energy but only for a very short period of time. The end result will always be tiredness therefore you have to avoid them. If you really want to eat sweets, eat them in small portions. You can also eat them with some proteins as proteins can cause the absorption of sugar to slow down.

Fourth, you should avoid oily foods. Do you to know why? We all know that fats are not good for the body. Scientifically speaking, fats block the absorption of nutrients in the body and slow down the metabolic processes. As a result, the body will feel tired and sluggish. Go for the healthier alternatives. Bake or grill foods instead of frying them in huge amount of oil.

Fifth, you should have some energy drinks. Energy drinks have electrolytes. These electrolytes are very important for the body to stay active. This is the reason why a lot of athletes drink them. Aside from energy drinks, it is important to have sufficient amount of water every day. Water keeps the body healthy and it also helps in removing harmful toxins that have accumulated in the bloodstream.

Sixth, start your day with a cold bath or with a cup of coffee. Starting your day correctly will let you have that active lifestyle that you have always wanted. The cold bath will wake you up and keep you active the whole morning. On the other hand, a cup of coffee will stimulate your senses and make you feel awake. However, never drink too much coffee. One cup in the morning is enough to last you the entire day. Too much caffeine is also bad for the body.…

One Symptom of Diabetes – Chronic Fatigue

Many of the symptoms of diabetes can be so subtle that often times the signs of diabetes can go undetected by those that are diagnosed with the disease. Chronic fatigue is one of those symptoms.

Unfortunately most times it can be quite easy to overlook many of the symptoms of diabetes, for example, frequent feelings of thirst, more than the usual sweet cravings as well as slight feelings of depression are symptoms that are associated with many different conditions and diseases. Diabetics can often go without any knowledge that they are indeed suffering from such a devastating disease, and then all suddenly they’re hit with a heart attack or stroke, which reveals the devastating news that not only did they just suffer a heart attack or stroke but that he or she is also suffering from diabetes.

Situations like the one previously stated are becoming more and more frequent as millions of Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Because the symptoms of diabetes can masquerade as so many other less threatening problems, often times many people never think a condition that they may be facing at the moment could actually be a pre diabetes symptom.

For example feelings of exhaustion can be one of the telltale symptoms of diabetes. But how many times have any one of us you have ever gone to bed feeling exhausted only to arise with the same feelings of exhaustion? This could be attributed to a host of things. Believe it or not often times an overall feeling of being tired all of the time can be one of the signs of diabetes.

It is important to pay attention to one’s own body. If you are going to bed at a reasonable hour that is sufficient enough that it should provide an adequate amount of sleep, and you are still feeling tired upon arising in the mornings, it may be time to discuss this with your health care provider. He or she can prescribe tests that can evaluate your blood sugar level that will determine if in fact you are experiencing any symptoms of diabetes. If you are at risk for diabetes more tests will likely be prescribed.

If high blood sugar levels happen to be what is causing your fatigue then you can take steps that will help to combat these symptoms of diabetes. Unfortunately many people are unaware of the fact that they are walking around with the onset of diabetes. By the time they discover that their symptoms where in fact diabetes, much more damage has began the damage to their bodies. This unfortunately can play havoc in so many people’s lives

For example, often time feeling tired is not only one of the symptoms of diabetes but it is also often acquainted with the flu or even the common cold. Extreme feelings of fatigue can be a sign that something is wrong with our health.…

What Causes CFS – What Caused Me to Develop CFS?

What causes CFS, or chronic fatigue syndrome; and what has caused me to develop CFS? This question is being asked by a lot of people who are being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome after treatments for other illnesses do not erase their symptoms. The only problem with this question is that no one really knows for sure what causes CFS, as it is a little known disorder that more people are becoming affected with.

When it comes to what truly causes CFS, none of the medical professionals can come to an agreement on what it is; there are those who will tell you that it’s all in your head, some will tell you it’s a virus, some will say that it’s caused by overexertion and stress, while some will tell you that it’s related to prolonged allergies. The only real thing that is known and agreed upon is that it’s an increasing problem that needs to be treated once found.

Most of the common symptoms of CFS are similar or exact to those of other illnesses which contribute to the ‘hard to diagnose’ factor of chronic fatigue syndrome. A lot of times a person will be misdiagnosed and treatments for something completely unrelated to CFS will begin; it is only after these numerous trial and error attempts are given that medical professionals will look into the possibility of the warning signs pointing to CFS.

Some of the symptoms to keep a watch out for include: constant excessive fatigue, ongoing tiredness, fevers, joint and muscular aches and pains, headaches, sore throat, depression, lack of energy, and excessive absences from work or school.

If you suspect that you may be a sufferer of CFS, it would be in your best interest to bring these concerns with your medical care provider; if they are unable to produce the results you desire it is also possible to seek out the advice of a doctor of alternative medicines. Either way it is imperative to find out exactly what is keeping your immune system lowered enough to allow chronic fatigue to slip in and put a damper on your life.…