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In 1985 at the age of 10, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), more commonly known today as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). My symptoms manifested most in my academic performance. While I didn’t exhibit the hyperactivity aspect, I found school frustratingly boring, and the monotony of the classroom almost more than I … Read more
Do you wake up feeling like you’ve never been asleep? Do you lie awake at night? Do you feel fuzzy-headed and you’re prone to headaches? Muscle aches and pains? These symptoms are part of a basket of maladies that might be chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). They could also describe hypothyroidism or adrenal fatigue. Unfortunately these … Read more
When was the last time you walked barefoot in the grass? Or on the sand? Or on a woodland path? If you’re like most of us, it was probably quite a while ago. So, if you can remember back that far, how did the sensation of your feet against the earth make you feel? If … Read more
In a word, “No.” I’ll say it again, “NO!” I recently got this question from a reader, probably because we are in the midst of cold and flu season and many people are heeding the knee jerk advice to “take more Vitamin C” to treat and prevent colds. There’s a little bit of sense there—but … Read more
Right now, we’re out in the sun, right? And we can manufacture vitamin D from sunlight, right? So why would we need to take a supplement when the sun is so intense? How about to gain another layer of protection against viral infections? Vitamin D is an essential weapon in our arsenal against all types … Read more
Have you been feeling a bit draggy lately? Tired? Lightheaded? Vulnerable to colds ? There could be many causes, but one to consider is a vitamin B12 shortfall. B vitamins in general, helping all cells in the body function properly. They help the body convert food into energy, create new blood cells and maintain healthy … Read more
This is an excerpt from The Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know by Dr. Robert Thompson and Kathleen Barnes. The menopause blues can really get a woman down, I know. I’ve been there. Most doctors tell us that hormone imbalances are the cause of hot flashes, depression, weight gain, irritability, insomnia, memory loss, … Read more
In many cultures, the power of herbal teas have been seen as more than just a cure. They are a sacred healing medicine that connects humans to the earth and it’s bounty. From across Asia all the way to the dense jungles of South America, people have used wild plants to make powerful medicines and … Read more
If quitting smoking is on your to-do list, congratulations! You couldn’t possibly do anything more beneficial for your health. I’m the first to understand this is no simple task. It has been said that stopping smoking is more difficult that breaking a cocaine habit. That means you’ll need all the help you can get including … Read more
