5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid produced in your body and which leads to the production of serotonin, an important hormone for regulating your mood. 5-HTP is the short name for 5-Hydroxytryptophan. To produce the supplement, a naturally occurring substance derived from the seed pods of griffonia simplicifolia, a West African shrub, is used. It is fairly well […]
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue – There is Rarely an Elephant on the Elevator
I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia in my early 20s. I was told there was not much that could be done about this other than to get a good night’s sleep, eat healthy, and mildly exercise. I was always looking for that one reason that could have sent me over the edge and […]
The Mother Hormone
Pregnenolone is a vital hormone that is manufactured in the body. It is nicknamed “The Mother Hormone” because it is the first hormone in the pathway that generates a host of key neurohormones in the brain that affect cell growth. Because of Pregnenolone’s balancing effect, it may be one of the most important hormones. Pregnenolone […]
The Value of Iodine
Iodine was discovered by the French chemist Bernard Courtois in 1811. Courtois uncovered this new element when he was extracting sodium and potassium compounds from seaweed ash. It occurs naturally and is mainly found in oceans and brine pools. Seaweed or kelp is a primary source of natural iodine. Iodine is an element and it is required […]
Melatonin: Beyond Sleep
Located near the center of the brain, the pineal gland is a very small organ shaped like a pine cone, which was once known as the “third eye.” The pineal gland produces melatonin, which helps maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones. The pineal gland often appears calcified in x-rays, which is usually due to […]
Colloidal Silver: The Exceptional Antibiotic
Colloidal Silver is a powerful, natural Antibiotic that has been used for thousands of years, with no harmful side effects. Because it’s has been known to preventing the growth of Algae, bacteria and other dangerous organisms. Great Grandma put a silver dollar in the milk to keep it from spoiling as it sat on the […]
Probiotics: The key to your Immune System
Probiotics are good bacteria that are essential for many vital body functions, including healthy digestion. Your immune system is very closely linked with your digestive system. Did you know that there are 10 times more Probiotics than cells in our body? A healthy person has more than 100-300 trillions probiotics. Probiotics live throughout our whole body, […]
Strengthening Your Immune System
Here’s the story of EpiCor. In 1943, a company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa called Diamond V Mills Inc, developed a specialized fermentation process to create a yeast culture that was used as an additive for animal feed to improve the health and productivity of livestock. It has been successfully used for over 60 years. Diamond V […]
Making Resolutions a Reality
We welcome the idea of change with a new year and usually make resolutions for the new year. All our health and fitness goals come to our forefront of thought and we visualize ourselves entering the new year with a new lifestyle. The problem is not with the goal setting and intentions, but with the […]
Prioritizing Fitness for the New Year
New year, new you! At least that is what we all plan for as another new year approaches. To make it happen, we have to prioritize fitness. If we don’t, we may find ourselves with greater intentions than actions, and soon find ourselves slumping back into the same sedentary lifestyles. Self-care takes concentration and commitment in this […]