I’ve met only a handful of people who claim never to have experienced a headache, and I admit I envy them. Those of us who are familiar with this kind of pain probably agree a pounding headache can ruin the […]
Heartburn is pure misery, as anyone who has ever experienced it knows. The sensation occurs behind the breastbone, though it has nothing to do with the heart. It’s a rare person who hasn’t had heartburn at least once, and the […]
If you feel “down” more often that you feel “up”, you may be among the growing number of people who suffer from depression, and for some, although it may sound too simple, the answer lies in food choices.
I’m one of […]
I grew up with a mother who believed excellent health could only be achieved through taking vitamins, and every day she set out tiny cups filled with pills for each of us. We dutifully downed these, assuming mother knew best.
We […]
When my children were babies, they seemed to prefer being awake to being asleep, making me question the meaning of that common phrase, “Sleep like a baby.” During many dark and frustrating nights, they fussed and I lost sleep, dreading […]
If you’re like me and millions of others affected by hypothyroidism (low-functioning thyroid gland), knowing natural ways to support healing and promote proper metabolic regulation can smooth the road to recovery.
The purpose of any medication for treating an underactive thyroid […]
If you’ve ever been around someone affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you know how challenging it can be. Children or adults suffering from the disorder often can’t sit still long enough to complete tasks, and staying focused can […]
When the thyroid gland isn’t working properly, life can be miserable. This is something I know from personal experience, and I’ll tell you more about it later in this article. If low function is the problem, it’s called hypothyroidism; at […]