It’s gorgeous outside with all the flowers in full bloom, the birds chirping, the bees buzzing, and the gentle breeze wafting the fragrant aromas through the sun-soaked day sky. Then there’s the sneezing… The watery eyes…The itchy throat… The runny nose… Ah, Spring! Chances are you’ve already been outside a time or two (or three…)…
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This isn’t going to blow your mind in any way, but a new study recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine has found that certain drugs used to treat ADHD in teens and young adults have been linked to developing symptoms of psychosis. Symptoms include hallucinations, paranoia, hearing voices, and delusions. Scary stuff.…
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Because we’re obviously about living life to the fullest around here, we thought that this new study was interesting. We know that being physically active has a multitude of benefits, but did you know that it can actually help prevent disability in those who have or who are at risk of joint conditions? That’s what…
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We’ve unpacked a lot of causes, signs, and symptoms of hormone imbalance throughout every phase of life. We thought it appropriate to save the last installment of this series for the generation who is now enjoying their twilight years. As far as imbalances go, there may not be as many, per se, as you age…
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Having examined hormone imbalances in men, women, and teens, we’re now taking a closer look at hormone imbalance and children. Unsurprisingly, many of the causes are the same in children as they are for adults, so we’re going to focus more on the signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance in children. Kids come with their…
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Two weeks ago, we began discussing hormone imbalance. Last week, we discussed hormone imbalance in women. This week, we’re going to give male hormone imbalance a closer examination. As it is with women, men can also experience natural ebbs and flows of hormonal imbalance during their lifetime. It seems as though no one can get…
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Last week, we barely scratched the surface of the topic of hormone imbalance. This week, we’re going to dive in a little deeper to find out how hormone imbalance can affect women in particular. We already know that hormones are manufactured in the endocrine glands and that they are essentially messengers that make their way…
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What is MS? Multiple Sclerosis (or MS) is an autoimmune disease. That means the body’s immune system is attacking healthy tissues; In this case, the central nervous system. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society defines MS as an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain,…
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Guess what? Antibiotics are being over-prescribed and overused. Why are we not surprised? What is shocking, however, is just how overused they actually are. A new study recently published in the BMJ estimates that nearly 25% of antibiotics are inappropriately prescribed. That’s a staggering, unacceptable statistic. When antibiotics are overused, they become ineffective. As bacteria…
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UPDATE: It figures. New questions have been asked and doubts raised about the researchers in this article. It seems their announcement was a more of a PR push for funding than an actual announcement of repeatable results. Is it possible, despite the appearances, that they really are on the cusp of a breakthrough? Sure. But…
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