Why constant exposure to stress and tension without release can cause major damage and chronic illness
Why constant exposure to stress and tension without release can cause major damage and chronic illness by Yolande Hung Most of us encounter stress and trauma in our daily lives, and our world tends to bombard us with constant stimuli and events out of our control. Whether this is low-grade continuous exposure or one-off intense situations, these stressful incidents cause our bodies to react by producing stress hormones (sometimes flooding the body) as well as physically storing these incidents in our bodies (and our fascia tightens in vulnerable areas). If the tightening is not released, it can thicken over time, …
Holistic healing with Hayley Hardie
Everyone experiences some level of stress and/or anxiety, but what happens when it starts affecting other areas of your life and you can’t control it on your own? Do yourself a favour and go see Hayley at Holistic Healing. She is a stress management therapist offering one-on-one, private consultations in a supportive and safe environment. She can teach you skills to manage your stress. She will help you examine your thoughts, feelings and behaviours that contribute to stress and improve your ability to handle stress so that you can let go of what is holding you back and move forward! Hayley has a passion for …
The PHARMANEX® nutraceuticals range of products comes strongly recommended
1. LifePak® Nano – R1858.43 (60) PSV 132.20 LifePak® Nano is a nutritional anti-aging program formulated to nourish and protect cells, tissues, and organs in the body with the specific purpose to guard against the ravages of aging. LifePak® Nano offers the highest bioavailability with a first-ever nanotechnology process and advanced levels of key anti-aging nutrients in a comprehensive formula available exclusively through Pharmanex®. 2. LifePak® anti-aging formula – R922.70 (60) PSV 65.60 More than 1,000 clinical studies show the benefits of the ingredients in LifePak®. Recent research strongly suggests that a major cause of aging is oxidation of cells …
How leaky gut affects your body
What is a leaky GUT? Leaky gut develops due to gaps between the cells (enterocytes) that make up the membrane lining of your intestinal wall. The tiny gaps allow substances such as undigested food, bacteria and metabolic waste that should be confined to your digestive tract, to escape into your bloodstream. Once the integrity of your intestinal lining is compromised, and there is a flow of toxic substances “leaking out” into your bloodstream, your body experiences significant increases in inflammation. The gut inflammation can lead to food intolerances, which can lead to immune system problems and finally you can also …
How stress can sabotage thyroid function and make you gain weight
1. Adrenal stress can disrupt the HPA axis The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is a complex network of interactions between the hypothalamus, the pituitary and the adrenal glands that regulates things such as temperature, digestion, immune system, mood, sexuality and energy usage – in addition to controlling the body’s reaction to stress and trauma. Chronic adrenal stress depresses hypothalamic and pituitary function. Since these two organs direct thyroid hormone production, anything that disrupts the HPA axis will also suppress thyroid function. Studies have shown that the inflammatory cytokines IL-1 beta, IL-6 and TNF-alpha, which are released during the stress response, down-regulate …
The 21 Step Plan to beat constipation
Constipation is something that many of us experience from time to time and it often happens when we have travelled somewhere, changes our diets or take some medication. Constipation can make you feel sluggish, having headaches, nausea, bad breath and causes brain fog. Most patients are magnesium deficient and your first option should be to take high doses of magnesium at night to help muscle tone and muscle contraction in the colon – start with a 1500mg Magnesium supplement at night. Start your day with a green juice and repeat before supper if constipation persists. You can use cucumber …
Laughter is the best medicine
Laughter is medicine that does not cost you money and it can boost your immune system and keep you healthy for longer 12 Reasons Why You Should Laugh and Smile More Laughter can boost your immune system by stimulating endorphins. Endorphins can boost your immune system and keep you healthier during winters and high stress periods in your life Laughter reduces stress. When you laugh, you balance your stress hormones and you feel better. In addition, you do not need medicine to calm you Research has found that to laugh or smile when you feel low makes you feel …
Pets keep us healthy
Nature can be viewed as a huge pharmacy; it contains thousands of components essential to man’s survival. Therefore, the animal world is in a way part of our survival kit. Used since the nineteenth century, leeches are now employed in surgery because of the anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory properties of their saliva. The active elements of the Brazilian Viper’s venom have been synthesized into a medication that controls blood pressure. Scorpion venom is used in research on brain tumours. Sharks contribute to studies of muscle degeneration and certain forms of cancer. Bee honey improves human health by targeting and attacking certain microbes in …
Lifestyle modification and natural medicine can prevent Hypertension
Hypertension What is blood pressure? It is the force with which blood pressures on the arteries. It is like tyre pressure – if tyrepressure is too high, it can damage the tyre. Blood pressure will fluctuate during the day – depending on what you do, think or experience. If blood pressure stays high for a long time it causes problems. Measuring of blood pressure A blood pressure reading consists of two readings like 120/80. The 120 is the systolic reading (pressure in arteries when heart contracts) and the 80 is the pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes. When …
Manage Stess Naturally
Manage Stress Naturally There are many modalities that can help you to manage stress. A natural solution is always better than a drug solution that will only mask the problems and that can lead to addictions. What is Stress? Stress is a group of reactions that take place in the body as a result of exposure to different kinds of threats. The origin can be physical, psychological, infective and of other origin Two Kinds of Stress Acute stress Movies, over and under stimulation in the work place, noise, lost in status, electrical shock, disease, operations, loss in self confidence and …
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