Monthly Archive: September 2010

You have probably heard of the term CoQ10 before but what exactly is it? Coenzyme Q is an antioxidant that is found in every cell of the body and is vital for cell growth and maintenance. This vitamin like substance helps cells to convert nutrients into energy and protects them from getting damaged by free …

So what is all this talk about fish oil and how can it benefit my body? You may have heard of the term omega-3 fatty acids, the most important types are found in fish oil; derived from cold-water fish such as salmon, cod, tuna or mackerel; and they are eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid …

For those of you who have had plastic surgery or surgery recommended by a Natural Doctor you may be familiar with the healing benefits of Arnica. But, for those of you who have not, Arnica is a remedy that is designed to treat a patient as a whole by triggering their body’s natural healing system …

Do you suffer from an autoimmune disorder? One of the things that I learned from my personal experience with psoriasis is that if I used a product that only boosted my immune system, it would make my autoimmune disorder worse. Conditions such as psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis are characterized by an overactive immune system that …

I have met numerous people lately that have autistic children and request information on nutrition, so I decided to write this newsletter. Dietary supplements have proven useful to autistic children by promoting gut health and reducing the effects of oxidative stress and inflammation. They also support a child through detoxification programs that are aimed at …

Where did the name come from? It is attributed to a Japanese surgeon and it’s an autoimmune disease; which is due to chronic inflammation that causes thyroid gland failure. It is activated by certain antibodies that attack the thyroid gland; preventing the cells of the thyroid to convert iodine into thyroid hormones. An enlarged thyroid …

What causes that dimpling appearance of the skin; unwanted cellulite? Uneven fat deposits under the skin caused by the female hormone Estrogen; which stimulates the storage of fat and the breakdown of collagen. However, there are other factors involved that cause the formation of cellulite; impaired blood flow to the fat storage area can also …