An MTHFR mutation is a problem associated with poor methylation and enzyme production. MTHFR mutations affect every person differently, sometimes contributing to hardly any noticeable symptoms at all, while other times leading to serious, long-term health problems. Although the exact prevalence rate is still up for debate, it's believed that up to 30 percent to 50 percent…
Helichrysum essential oil comes from a natural medicinal plant that's used to make a beneficial essential oil that boasts many different full-body benefits due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal and antibacterial properties. (1) Helichrysum essential oil, typically from the Helichrysum italicum plant, has been established in various experimental studies to have strong abilities to lower inflammation due to…
Millions of Americans suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms and distress each year. Diagnoses of leaky gut syndrome, Crohn’s and celiac disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) continue to grow, and researchers still can't quite put their fingers on why our digestive systems are under attack. Recently, researchers have started to acknowledge there's another digestive disorder lurking: small intestinal bacterial…
Between 7 percent to 47 percent of "working age" adults experience shoulder pain at least from time- to-time, especially those who work in office settings and have occupations requiring use of their arms in elevation (like hairdressers/barbers, switchboard operators, assembly line workers, etc.) (1) Although thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) has always been considered a somewhat…
A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, is a type of urinary tract infection that can be caused by bacteria or a virus. It often begins in the urethra or bladder and then travels to one or more kidneys. A kidney infection does require medical attention. Left untreated, it can cause permanent kidney damage or a life-threatening…
Dizziness is one of the most common complaints health care workers hear from their patients. It's actually said to be the third most common symptom reported during outpatient visits with 42 percent of adults complaining of it at some point. (1) If you're waking up dizzy, feeling dizziness when standing up or experiencing sudden dizziness, all…
What if you could burn calories, fight cravings, reduce stress and lower blood pressure all at the same time? Well, it’s certainly possible. Separately, exercise and meditation both provide science-backed health benefits, but a new trend combines the two for a life-changing experience. Meditation Benefits Meditation is increasingly popular because scientific studies validate its benefits.…
If your heart beats less than 60 times each minute, you have bradycardia. This condition can also be referred to as sinus bradycardia. At rest, an adult heart typically beats between 60 and 100 times a minute; anything lower may be a sign of an underlying medical condition. It can be a serious condition if…
Few things are as frightening as chest pains. The first thing that comes to mind is a heart attack. While chest pains and heart attacks often do go hand-in-hand, there are so many other conditions that can cause similar discomfort and pain. Some of the causes are quite serious and potentially fatal, and other causes are…
Did you ever wonder how Lyme disease affects the brain, including symptoms of brain fog? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 200,000 people are diagnosed every year with Lyme disease. But many believe the true number of people suffering from Lyme in the United States is actually much higher. That's because…
