Naturopathic, Alternative, Homeopathic and Holistic Medicine, Atlanta Georgia

Signs You May Have An Overactive Thyroid

The symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) are so wide-ranging — affecting your mood, energy, body temperature, weight, heart, and more — that it may be difficult to identify the correct designation right away. The risk of hyperthyroidism increases the older we get. The diagnosis of thyroid problems can be particularly tricky in older individuals. … [Continue Reading]

The Unbearable Itch of Eczema

As a teenager, everyone in some point of their lives experience pimples, zits, boils, cysts, and blackheads. But the worst skin problem is having Eczema. Don’t you ever get tired of scratching your skin until it bleeds? Or have nasty blisters and scars on your body, because of the uncontrollable itch! What causes this skin disease and how can we treat it? Skin Conditions and Eczema Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become inflamed or irritated, which usually appears very dry, thickened, or scaly. No matter which part of the skin is affected, eczema is almost always itchy. Sometimes the itching will start before the rash appears, but when it does the rash most commonly occurs on the face, knees, wrists, hands, or feet. Eczema affects about 20 percent of adults and children in the U.S. Most infants who develop the condition outgrow it by their 10th birthday, … [Continue Reading]

My Adrenals Are Stressing Me Out!!!

Are you feeling stressed out from work, school, and sports where you just can’t function?L Or hanging out at bars & nightclubs, while smoking and drinking, telling yourself that your problems will eventually wither away. What if you had to do a presentation project for your job, and you weren’t fully prepared? Maybe, because of the amount of stress that your boss is impatiently and expecting you to complete! The reasons why you feel this way? Is because you’re Adrenal glands are stressed out!!! Adrenal Stress The adrenal glands are our stress glands. We must have strong adrenal function in order to handle the stress of life. In fact, life is literally impossible without the adrenals. With adrenal insufficiency, life's emergencies become overwhelming where we are unable to respond effectively to life’s challenges. Each cell must be able to produce … [Continue Reading]

How Can Detoxifying Your Body Help

Are you are getting tired of watching everyone playing sports, jogging on the beach and looking so healthy and fit? Why does it seem that everyone knows what to do when it comes to looking and feeling healthy? Is there a top secret that everyone knows and not you? Do you feel left out, because you tried every diet that you could and it seems as though it’s not working!L Here is the problem; the body is like your vacuum cleaner, every once in while you have to clean it out. Eating healthy is a great start, but cleaning your insides is even better. We have to detoxify our bodies to get great results, in order for us to have a better change within In ancient times it was a requirement to fast and detox through prays and rituals. In the animal kingdom, animals would fast from illness or hibernation from long winter sleeps. Unfortunately, as us humans we don’t have to sleep in caves … [Continue Reading]

The Dark Room of Depression

The fall is coming soon and the leaves are turning into array of colors. But the temperatures are still warm? Which is great….Right? Not always although your body is exposed to the radiance of the sunlight and the vitamin D which it nourishes. You feel sort of sluggish and sad, which makes you feel depressed as though you are in a dark room... … [Continue Reading]

Are you too Sweet For your Own Good?

It’s the month of October and you know what that means? Fall festivals, parades, and the dark and creepy Halloween. As we are enjoying this festive time of year, the intake of food and sweets somehow; makes this day taste so brighter yummmm… We never think about how much sweets we are eating, and what the affects it’s doing to our bodies? The more we indulge on sweets; we increase the chances of getting Diabetes. … [Continue Reading]

The Effect of Exercise on Your Cardiovascular Health

In March 2012, a new study reported that both exercise and non-high-density-lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol are important predictors of subclinical atherosclerosis. Calcifications in the coronary arteries are an early sign of coronary heart disease. Calcium deposits in the arteries in the development of atherosclerotic plaques cause narrowing of the blood vessels to the heart and may rupture and form a blood clot, which can impede blood flow to the heart. The study evaluated 1,637 healthy males enrolled in the Prospective Army Coronary Calcium Project with an average age of 42.8 years and no history of coronary artery disease. The subjects completed questionnaires to assess diet and physical exercise. The researchers measured fasting serum lipids, including HDL cholesterol, low-density-lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, triglycerides and non-HDL cholesterol, which … [Continue Reading]

Getting Natural Medicne Insurance Coverage

Although insurance coverage for alternative medicine is still fairly limited, an increasing number of companies are covering complementary therapies. Acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic care are the most commonly covered therapies, but some companies also cover treatments like herbal, naturopathy medicine and homeopathy. Here's how to increase your chances of getting coverage for alternative treatments: 1) Check Your Policy If you're seeking coverage for complementary and alternative medicine, start by carefully studying your health insurance plan. Since many plans have considerable limits to their coverage, you should also call your insurance company and ask the following questions before you begin treatment: Does my plan only cover services determined to be medically necessary? Does complementary care need to be pre-authorized or pre-approved? Does … [Continue Reading]

Twelve Questions About Health Insurance and Alternative Medicine

An increasing number of insurance companies and managed-care organizations are covering complementary and alternative medicine, fueled by consumer demand and a growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating the benefits and cost-effectiveness. A recent survey of 18 major HMOs and insurance providers, including Aetna, Medicare, Prudential, and Kaiser Permanente, found that 14 of them covered at least 11 of 34 alternative therapies. Chiropractic, massage therapy and acupuncture are the three most-covered therapies followed by naturopathic medicine. Other therapies that are increasingly being included are herbal remedies, homeopathy, mind-body stress management, and meditation. But the extent of coverage is still quite limited; people typically pay for services on a discounted fee-for-service basis or are allowed an unrealistically small number of sessions. The end result is … [Continue Reading]

Dangers of Low Vitamin D and Testosterone

NATURAL HEALTH UPDATE - LOW VITAMIN D AND TESTOSTERONE IS A URGENT WARNING SIGN Testosterone and vitamin D was measured in over 2000 men. Those with a deficiency in both vitamin D and testosterone were more than twice as likely to have a fatal cardiovascular event and over 1 ½ times as likely to have a fatal event that was non- cardiovascular related. (Clinical Endocrinology, February 2012) LINK to SOURCE Combined effect of low free testosterone and low vitamin D predicts mortality in older men tested for coronary angiography. … [Continue Reading]