37% of Australians suffer from allergic respiratory disorders, which may be worse in Spring and Summer. There are a variety of causes for these complaints ranging from allergies, environmental irritants or foods. Besides avoiding these triggers, what can be done to reduce this hypersensitivity reaction? ... Full Story >
If mental/emotional stresses can activate the "fight or flight" response, it is not unreasonable to assume that they can also activate the "FAT Stress" response. Both are programmed responses to physical threats.Thus, they should be the body's programmed response to "imagined" threats as well. ... Full Story >
Adrenal Exhaustion is a modern condition that is associated with overwork and high stress. It is characterized by a deficiency in the function of the adrenal glands. Are you continually tired, getting colds & flus, depressed, light-headed, cold, achy muscle pains, sugar and/or salt cravings, poor memory/concentration, increased difficulty with PMS & menopause, low sex drive? Then you may have adrenal exhaustion. ... Full Story >
Increased permeability of the gut leading to "leaky gut" has been identified with numerous conditions such as gastroenteritis, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, eczema, food allergies and arthritis. ... Full Story >