One of the best things about being diagnosed with ADD is that you finally have an explanation for many of the challenges you experience in life. So this is why it's hard for me to get started and follow through! This is why it's hard for me to pay attention in meetings! This is why it's hard for me to get to bed on time!We must be careful, though, because an explanation is not an excuse. An excuse can be defined as "a justification used to...more
Gyms get pretty deserted around Christmas time. Everyone is so busy with preparations, parties and people visiting that it's hard to fit in getting there, getting changed and going through a routine as regularly as you might the rest of the year. But don't give up on exercise completely - you'll find it far harder to get back in the swing of things if you do. Make exercise part of the fun and keep yourself ticking over until it's time to get back...more
A kidney is a reddish brown, bean-shaped organ that filterswaste minerals and toxins from the blood. The kidneysregulate acid concentration and the kidneys maintain thewater balance in the human body by producing urine.Kidneys also make hormones that help keep bones strong blood healthy.Kidneys that aren't functioning properly allow harmfultoxins to build up. This may causes blood pressure to rise,the body will accumulate fluids, and may not produce enoughred blood cells.Here are the most common kidney problems.Kidney Stones: A kidney stone is a hard mass thataccumulates in the urinary tract when crystals separate fromthe urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney.In most people, urine contains chemicals that prevent thesecrystals from forming kidney stones. People who suffer fromkidney stones, for reasons that aren't always completelyunderstood, don't have inhibitors that prevent crystalformation.Anyone who has ever had kidney stones will tell you the paincan be so severe that it reduces them to tears.Kidney stones are not a product of modern diets orlifestyle. Evidence of kidney stones has been found in 7000year old human remains in Egypt.Men tend to get kidney stones...more
Robin Hays, L.Ac., O.M.D., China; http://www.FertilityAcupuncturist.comNancy Rakela, L.Ac., O.M.D., China; http://www.NancyRakela.comTCM describes the female reproductive system as a network of energy systems. Each energy system has complementary organs and hormonal responses. This network responds to stress, chemicals, lack of exercise, poor diet...more
In the waiting room in my clinic, there is a poster that says "SelfForgiveness is Essential for Healing". A patient once asked me what it means and why I put it up there.There are two main reasons why I put the poster up.Firstly, I want my patients to realise that some physical illnesses are just manifestations of unresolved emotions and conflicts....more
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that is characterised by scaling and inflammation of the skin. It most often occurs on the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of the feet, but they can occur on skin anywhere on the body. The disease may also affect the fingernails, the toenails, and the soft tissues of the genitals and inside the mouth.Psoriasis occurs when skin cells quickly rise from their origin below the surface of the skin and pile up on the surface before they have a chance to mature. In about one-third of the cases, there is a family history of psoriasis.Approximately 30 percent of people with psoriasis experience joint inflammation that produces symptoms of arthritis. This condition is called psoriatic arthritis.My own battle with this condtion began when I was in my early twenties. The first signs were simply a reddening of the elbows and knees. Of course, I took little notice of this. However, it didn't take long before the scaly patches appeared and began to spread to my knuckles, ankles and some small areas on my lower legs. I tried several moisturising lotions but nothing seemed to work. I then sought the advice of my...more
After a long hard day at the office wouldn't it be nice to get a massage. Unfortunately you have to first find a certified or licensed massage therapist. If you're lucky and happen to know someone or have a regular therapist you work with, you still...more
If you are obese, can someone you breathe on catch it?No it's not a virus, obesity is NOT catching.Okay having said that, have you noticed how being overweight runs in families? Does this mean it's hereditary? What if it's mum, dad and their three...more
Correct your acid / alkaline balance by the water you drink: What the experts say In health circles there has been much recent talk about acid / alkaline imbalance. Let's see if we can clarify how experts recommend we correct this imbalance.The...more
I am a forty-eight years old woman with her fair share of wrinkles. Not just feint lines, but actually some quite deep grooves under my eyes for which I hold a very hot holiday in Barbados responsible. Try as I would to apply factor...more
Are you making the mistake of not eating enough antioxidants in your diet? I mean really, what is the harm? What, that is, aside from early aging, heart disease, cancer, and a host of other illnesses.As someone who is concerned about your health, you...more
Sleep is the regular state of natural unconsciousness observed in all mammals, birds, and fish. It is heavily influenced by circadian rhythms and by hormonal and environmental factors as well. Sleep appears to perform a restorative function for the...more