Chemistry of a Craving – Part 1 of 3

Chemistry of a Craving – Part 1 of 3

Everybody has had a craving for a certain food at one time or another, whether that is for a good salad after a vegetable-drought or your favorite ice cream on a warm summer evening. But some people suffer from insatiable cravings that drive them on a regular basis. I’m talking about a “get between me and my chocolate and you risk kissing the floor” type cravings. If you are one of those people, or know somebody that has these, read on. (more…)

Neurotransmitter Imbalance – The Unknown Cause of Many Health Conditions

Neurotransmitter Imbalance – The Unknown Cause of Many Health Conditions

Neurotransmitters are a class of chemical messengers in the body that help regulate, either directly or indirectly, most of the other systems and functions in the body. If there are imbalances in these neurotransmitters, many bodily functions will start to function inappropriately, which can lead to a number of unpleasant or debilitating symptoms. (more…)

Eat to Improve your Mood

Three Minutes a Day Could Help Your Kids Maintain a Healthy Weight

Does your family eat meals together? I know between school, extracurricular activities and social lives it can seem like it’s more trouble than it’s worth to get everyone sitting down at the same time. But new research shows that perhaps you should try a little harder — just three extra minutes a the dinner table can significantly improve a child’s chances of maintaining a normal weight.  (more…)

Migraine Headaches too Common to Ignore

Migraine Headaches too Common to Ignore

Headaches are a BIG problem; everybody has experienced head pain of one kind or another at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, many people suffer from intense head pain on a daily or weekly basis. Over 45 million people suffer from chronic headaches in the U.S. – that’s nearly 1 in 6 people. Of those, 28 million have been diagnosed with migraine headaches. Overall, about 12 % of the population suffers from the brutal effects of migraines (18% of all women and 6% of all men). (more…)

Magnesium and Asthma

Magnesium and Asthma

Asthma is a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing. Many people describe the feeling as someone sitting on their chest or that they have a belt wrapped around their lungs. No matter how it is experienced, it isn’t fun. (more…)