FIVE Signs of Serotonin Deficiency
Serotonin is one of the inhibitory neurotransmitters that balances the excitatory neurotransmitter like dopamine. Adequate serotonin in the brain and proper function leads to positive, happy, confident, easygoing feelings. Low levels of serotonin leads to negative, obsessive, worried, irritable, sleepless or depressed. Depression, negative [...]
Do OATS Contain Gluten?
Gluten is a large protein that is in a number of different grains. It can be challenging to break down and can lead to inflammation in the digestive tract. Oats are often associated with gluten and I want to explain the connection. Oats DO [...]
Can I Take Probiotics When On Antibiotics?
If you need to take antibiotics, you need to realize that antibiotics kill off infectious agents but they also kill off good, healthy bacteria. Initially it was believed that you don’t take probiotics while on antibiotics because the antibiotics will kill off any of [...]
Another Reason You May Be Anemic
Three reasons why people are anemic: Not consuming enough iron-rich foods Not able to absorb iron from the foods you are eating, hence heal the gut Internal bleeding such as heavy menses Here’s another reason that you may be anemic that is often overlooked: [...]
Castor Oil Packs
Benefits of Castor oil Packs Castor oil packs are an easy and effective home therapy that you can do on a regular basis to improve your lymphatic drainage and detoxify the body. Castor seed plant is native to India. Castor oil comes from the [...]
Goitrogenic Foods and Thyroid Conditions
The goitrogenic foods include broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussels sprouts, mustard greens, radishes, spinach, strawberries, peaches, soy-based foods, peanuts. These are foods that interfere with iodine uptake and suppress thyroid function. There were animal studies that found that the breakdown products of cruciferous vegetables called [...]