In 2008 The National Institute of Health Interview Survey estimated 24.8 million men and 21.1 million women smoke. That’s 20% of the population of our country that is unwilling and unable to choose a healthier lifestyle. The negative side-effects of choosing to smoke are: COPD or emphysema Heart disease Abdominal aneurysm Various forms of cancer: […]
Are You B-Vitamin Deficient ?
The B- vitamins are a complex group of specific nutrients that are needed as a combination for us to be healthy. Certain groups within the population are extremely vulnerable to B-vitamin deficiencies. 1. People over 65 loose B12, as their digestion decreases with age (think Alka Pan, Super Digest and Food Combining). 2. Vegetarians can […]
Are Drugs Vitamins??
Check out the National Institute of Mental Health’s website and you’ll find an astounding fact: 30 million Americans took anti-depressants at a cost of 10 billion dollars in 2009. Pharmaceutical companies overall sales for 2009 included 14.6 billion for psychotropic (mind altering) drugs and $4.8 billion for ADHD drugs. Here’s some facts- 1). Anti-depressants/psychotropics are […]
Chronic Pain, Depression and Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.)
Depression is the most common mental state associated with chronic pain. 30 to 80 % of people with chronic pain are also experiencing depression. What do we know about chronic pain – It may include headache, back pain, pain caused by arthritis, neck pain or any body symptom which is associated with inflammation – anything […]