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Could This Gene Defect Be A Culprit In Teenage Depression?

Is your teenager experiencing normal teenage anxiety, depression, and moodiness or is there something to worry about? Genetics may be the underlying culprit for their abnormal behavior. Depression is one of the top health problems among teens, yet only 20% of teenagers ever receive help for teen depression. Left untreated, teen depression can lead to problems at home and school, drug abuse, self-loathing, and even thoughts of suicide. A growing body of research suggests that methylation gene defects (MTHFR) can play an important role in the susceptibility to depression. You may not have heard about MTHFR yet, but it is a major player in many aspects of physical and emotional

To Vaccinate for SARS-CoV-2 or NOT?

There’s a lot of talk about a rush to get a vaccine for this novel virus SARS-CoV-2. Stocks rebounded on optimism the United States economy might start to recover from the coronavirus pandemic after drug maker Moderna released promising early results for a vaccine. The surge in deaths not related to coronavirus is on the rise. Folks are not going to the doctor’s office or the ER for fear of becoming exposed, possibly contributing to their poor health. So, the Dow soars, people are dying, sailors on ships are being “reinfected.” What are we to do? So many confusing messages … Let’s start here. Unlike external events that we cannot

Is Your Immune System Ready For Corona (Covid-19)?

What is Cytokine Storm? There are many coronaviruses but only seven or so are known to infect people. The first one that raised serious international concern was the SARS (Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in 2002. This new, very close relative to SARS called SARS-CoV2 has caused a worldwide pandemic and is a far more aggressive pathogen than its original cousin. An analysis of the first 75,000 who were infected found that it has a mortality rate of 2.3%, making it 23 times more fatal than seasonal flu infections. There is rapid deterioration of the lungs in some COVID-19 patients, and no one is safe. Even young patients who don’t have

Is Your Immune System Ready for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

A Focus on Oxidative Stress The world is going nuts over the spread of a strain of coronavirus known as SARS-COV-2 that causes a disease called COVID-19. The rapidly spreading virus, which is thought to have originated in a food market in Wuhan China in late December, can be fatal to a small percentage of the people it affects. It is thought to be airborne, meaning it spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when someone coughs or sneezes. These droplets can remain on surfaces like countertops, your hands, or a doorknob, and can be spread if you come in contact with a contaminated surface. Most of the

Nutritional Deficiency

A Focus on ADD and ADHD Medications So many suffer from ADD and ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and are on medications to manage symptoms and unwarranted behaviors. Unfortunately these medications can create adverse reactions, and more importantly, they can deplete us of many vital nutrients responsible for normal, healthy functioning. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood psychiatric condition in America. The core symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These behaviors are so persistent in people with ADHD that they interfere with everyday life. Generally these symptoms appear before the age of 7 years and cause significant functional problems at home, in school,

Are Nutritional Deficiencies to Blame for Your Symptoms?

Are you feeling run down with no get up and go? Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you feel like you can’t focus? Is your acne, psoriasis, eczema getting worse and you’ve tried every topical remedy out there? Is your brain in a fog; do your anxiety and depression seem to be taking over? Is your weight creeping up and you can’t seem to lose those stubborn pounds no matter what you do? There might be hidden nutrient deficiencies underlying your symptoms. We think we’re eating right and taking the right supplements for our health, but do we really know what we need, and how much, and the quality of

Key Hormones That Could Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts

It’s a new year and the new you wants to lose some unwanted nagging pounds, but you’re over 40 and you just can’t lose it as fast as you used to. Time spent in the gym may or may not be fruitful, depending on how your body responds to the physical stress you’re putting yourself through. As we get older, our body does not respond the same way to the routine we used to have in managing weight. Everything changes, including the hormones that helped us to stay trim and fit; they don’t work as they should or there’s just not enough of them. There are some key hormones you

Hormones Out of Balance?

Below Are Some Reasons Why. We all know that hormones play an integral part in our daily lives. They regulate everything from a person’s blood pressure to how well he sleeps at night. Hormones affect how we feel, our appetite, metabolism, fertility, and reproduction; they even affect our ability to regulate pain. These chemical messengers are produced throughout the body. Through their interaction with our organs and with one another, they help maintain a balance designed to keep us happy and healthy. The delicate balance of hormones can be disrupted in both men and women of any age, but imbalance problems are most commonly seen in adults beyond middle age.

Hormonal IMBALANCE + MIGRAINES

Do you find yourself suffering from a headache every time you turn around, whether it’s right before a child’s baseball game, or on a big day at work where you’re expected to deliver a presentation for your group, or on vacation with your family at the beach? Many women come to me asking how to manage these debilitating headaches that disrupt their life. There are different types of headaches, but migraines take the cake for shutting a person down from his or her normal functioning. Migraines can be managed, and the key is to take control of how you manage your body. Definition and Symptoms A migraine is a complex

Unlock Your Health Potential with CBD

There is an opioid epidemic going on in our country regardless of whether it’s being publicized. What’s worse is the ongoing health crisis caused by our overmedicated and undernourished population. Our body is an intricate machine that needs nourishment with essential nutrients, whether through diet or daily dietary supplements, to maintain what our bodies need most, and that is ‘homeostasis’, a state of balance that most of us lack. What if I told you that there was a system just waiting to be unlocked, one that would allow your body to perform at peak level and maintain the homeostasis that it requires for optimum functioning and health? Let’s explore the