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Hypothyroidism Often Mistaken for OCD, Depression or Anxiety
If you have hypothyroidism, it can cause depression or anxiety, or OCD (Obessive Compulsive Disorder). The medications used to treat the psychiatric disorders work temporarily at best, if at all because they don’t address the
How Being Nice is Killing You
I propose that in 2019, you be less nice. Do you currently strive to be super human, always loving, kind, generous, giving? Do you care endlessly, and never become cranky, sad or irritable. Do you
Alternative Treatments for Seizure Management
Epilepsy is frustrating and difficult on one’s life. It can show up many ways, from mild absence seizures, to grand mal, to cyclic vomiting and nocturnal seizuresß. Medications such as gabapentin, phenytoin, valproate, topiramate, carbamazepine
Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Comfort and Healing
For those of us who still have our health and energy, it’s hard to imagine how others feel with a chronic illness. They don’t want the same gifts we might. So if you know someone
Luxurious Body Creams That Won’t Cause Cancer
I’m going to make you fall in love with body butters before I’m through with this! They are completely natural and insanely easy to make. You can add essential oils to make it smell nice
Boswellia Reduces Pain and GI symptoms
Frankincense is popular around Christmastime and the resin and oil have been used in sacred religious spaces as incense and healing treatments. The smudging or burning of frankincense resin was done during Biblical times as
Erectile Dysfunction is Not a Viagra Deficiency
By Dr. Douglas Hall For men who have not experienced erectile dysfunction, the quote below may bring about a smile. But for those who have experienced it or who are experiencing it at the present
Why Your Doctor is Driving ME Crazy!
If there’s one thing I’m sensitive to, it’s an incorrect diagnosis. Think about how many times you’ve been told you have this or that, and think about how much time, effort and money you spent
Top 10 Reasons To Eat Pumpkins and Seeds
I went to the Pumpkin Patch recently and video'd some information about pumpkins. Today, I'd like to write more for you because the more you know about pumpkin's tremendous health benefits, the more likely you
6 Convincing Reasons to Eat More Oatmeal
Most people conjure up an image in their mind about eating oatmeal. They’re either over the age of 60 or seeking the joys of regularity. But it should not be that way. If you’re interested
How to Smudge with White Sage
Burning sage in a room is helpful if you have a sick family member. My tip is designed to help clear out microbes from a room where someone has pneumonia, or influenza… and you want
11 Incredible Health Benefits of White Sage
Sage bundles are popular these days, but are these dried herb bundles little more than a convincing gimmick, or do they offer real advantages for your health? I’ll talk about the details behind sage’s purported
Dark Chocolate Might Cause Allergies Due to Hidden Compounds
Dark chocolate is a staple in my house, but I’m not really allergic to milk. I sometimes sneeze if I drink too much, but that’s about it. I never react to dark chocolate. But some
8 Surprising Benefits of Dandelion Weeds
When it comes to your garden, are you inadvertently throwing out the healthiest plant of all? Dandelion greens might be considered a weed, but this potent plant contains an impressive arsenal of nutritious compounds that
DIY Essential Oil Blends to Relax and Sleep
One of the most powerful attributes of essential oils like pure lavender essential oil, Roman chamomile oil and rosehip oil is that they contain powerful esters with constituents within them that promote relaxation is that
5 Benefits of Using a Weighted Blanket
Suffering from sleep problems? You’re hardly alone. An estimated 10 to 30 % of people worldwide struggle to fall asleep each night, and sipping chamomile tea isn’t enough to get quality sleep. Forget about counting
The Surprising Connection Between Stevia and Ragweed
Let’s be frank. It’s hardly a secret that sugar is bad for you. Most of us who consider ourselves health conscious strive to limit our daily consumption of refined sugar, or sugar in general, which
6 Amazing Benefits of Papaya and Papain
I’m sure you’ve heard of those delicious orange-colored fruits called papayas! We all love them! I absolutely adore them more than mangoes and peaches which have the same mushy texture and drip all over your
8 Ways to Protect Your Eyesight
Your vision is your dominant sense, essential to your ability to function in the world and enjoy your life. What would you do without it? Unfortunately, many people have to find out as they get
8 Quick Ways to Soothe Bug Bites and Stings
Bugs are not my favorite thing. Even after living in Florida for 35 years, I never grew accustomed to them. If you’re like me and would rather not admit defeat in the summer by staying
Prunes Can Help Osteoporosis and Blood Pressure
Almost everyone knows what prunes are for, they help you get going! Your parents probably kept them in the cabinet, and offered them to you when you were a kid. Prunes are actually just dried
Apple Cider Vinegar, A Cure for Everything?
People swear by apple cider vinegar (ACV) and yes, there's something to it! Vinegar has been used for centuries for many purposes including cleaning, killing weeds and pickling. Apple cider vinegar is sold as both
Onions are Bulbous Beauties with Many Health Benefits
From an email I received: Dear Suzy, I attended a lecture of yours, and you announced to the audience, “I want you all to eat an onion today to keep the doctor away.” You left
Holy Basil is the Elixir of Life
If you are like me, I have favorite teas. Tulsi tea with a little lemon and ginger is one of those great teas that help me de-stress and putting one foot in front of the
Cayenne Pepper Stopped My Bleeding in 30 Seconds
You read all kinds of things on Dr. Google, eh? I know I do while I’m researching what I’m going to write about for you each week. So I read some interesting articles last year