Cleansing is an ongoing process – we all need to periodically ‘clean-house’ as our bodies and diets change throughout the year. Just as we wash the outsides of our bodies, internal cleansing is an integral part of achieving and maintaining health. This idea of cleansing appears in traditional healing systems throughout the world and in a variety of forms, including Naturopathy, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. (more…)
Mold allergies can be tough – really tough. Usually, typical over the counter and prescription allergy medications won’t help very much if mold is the issue because of the way the immune system reacts to mold. (more…)
The New York Attorney General’s Office has accused four major retailers – GNC, Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Target – of selling fraudulent and potentially dangerous herbal supplements after conducting testing on 78 products. They found that four out of five products did not contain ANY of the herbs listed on the labels. Once more, not only did the tests show that the supplements labeled “medicinal herbs” did not contain what they said, they did contain residues of houseplants, fillers and in some cases, substances that could be dangerous to those with allergies. (more…)
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that relay information throughout the brain and body. Of the more than 100 currently identified neurotransmitters, only a few have been shown to have broad reaching effects within the human brain.
Here is a brief comparison of the major neurotransmitters, accompanying functions and diseases associated with dysfunction. (more…)
In a previous post, we addressed the question: “do allergies cause neurotransmitter imbalance?” In addressing that question, I eluded to the fact that although allergies do not necessarily cause neurotransmitter imbalance, excessive histamine release (due to allergies) could theoretically cause neurotransmitter imbalances over time, which could lead to any number of symptoms. Conversely, we have found a link between allergies and neurotransmitter balance: that increasing dopamine levels can have a powerful antihistamine effect, substantially decreasing seasonal allergies. (more…)
Neurotransmitters have far reaching effects in the human body and take part in the regulation and control of many bodily functions and systems, including (more…)
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