Hey Ladies, “Let’s Talk About Sex”
There are as many varied meanings and purposes for sex as there are individuals participating in it It is the deepest, most sensual physical expression of love, it is the coming together of two separate individuals to explore a state of oneness through physical joining. It is the raunchy, sweaty, screaming, scratching orgasm, and the […]
Vitamin D Controversy
The A-B-C’s of Vitamin D A recent article in the British Medical Journal stirred up a bit of controversy regarding supplementation of vitamin D. It is generally supported that vitamin D levels are associated with better health outcomes, and that in winter months supplementation may be beneficial due to decreased sun exposure. The article in […]
Food Checklist for Migraines
Migraines are Horrible They are often debilitating, sending you straight to bed, to lay in the dark for hours and hours, until they abate. Often there are visual symptoms and extreme sensitivities to smells and sounds. The current medical consensus is that migraines are caused by changes in brain activity, which may be influenced by […]
No More Pain Meds for Low Back Pain
ACP Doesn’t Endorse Pharmaceutical Usage as First Line Treatment As of February 14, 2017, the American College of Physicians (ACP) will not endorse pharmaceutical usage as first line treatment for uncomplicated (non-radicular) low back pain.1 The new evidence-based clinical practice guideline was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, and recommends that “physicians and patients […]
4 Levels of Pain Management
The 4 Distinct and Interrelated Levels of Pain Management I was reading an article recently that mapped out beautifully 4 levels of pain management. The 4 levels are distinct but also interrelate to one another, and for people experiencing chronic pain, multiple levels may need to be addressed, and it is likely that all levels […]
No Reason to Use Antidepressants
Pharmaceutical Antidepressants: Epic Fail A recent article I was glossing over reminded me of the dangers of using antidepressant medications. The article rehashed a 2015 study1 on the increased risk of suicide and attempted suicide from those being treated with pharmaceutical antidepressants, including tricyclics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and others. It is a very real risk, which […]
Two Easy Ways to Change Your Metabolism for the Better
You’ve Heard About Fasting It’s becoming more and more popular in the holistic mainstream as popular diets and personalities are advocating for putting the body into more “ketogenic” states during the week. Fasting is the most natural and easiest way to achieve this. Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years for both its health […]
12 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
If you don’t have a bottle of apple cider vinegar (ACV) in your kitchen, stop reading this and go out and get one Not the “distilled” version from the baking aisle, you’ll need the one from the peripheral “natural” or “organic” part of the grocery store, the one with the “mother” enzyme – a trip to […]
Psychotherapy Helps Rewire Brain Changes Linked to Social Anxiety Disorder
Some estimates propose that as many as 10% of the population struggle or suffer from social anxiety Social anxiety may manifest as increased sweating, heart palpitations, nervousness, and generalized discomfort from being in a social situation. Needless to say, these individuals tend to avoid crowds, and sometimes even intimate gatherings can be trying. This is […]
More to Taking Minerals Than You Think You Know
Minerals are incredibly important to have in our diet However, because of soil depletion, gastrointestinal dysfunction leading to poor absorption, and lack of proper dietary nutrition, it is often reasonable to consider supplementing. But there is a lot more to consider before just rushing out to your local health food store and a la carte […]