Lyme Disease Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (1). Very recently, this infection has also been shown to be transmitted by mosquito bites and fleas (2, 3). This would explain the rapid increase of Lyme disease across the country. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, […]
The Truth about Fish Oil For over a decade, fish oil has been touted by doctors, nutritionists, and armchair health enthusiasts alike as a near cure-all for health. Whether you have heart disease, depression, diabetes, or joint or skin problems, or you just want to stay healthy, somebody has probably told you to take a […]
5 Golden Rules of Insomnia Insomnia is a condition in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep. Some people with insomnia may fall asleep easily but wake up too soon. Other people may have the opposite problem, or they have trouble with both falling asleep and staying asleep. The end result is poor-quality sleep […]
Antifungal Herbs that Destroy the Fungus Candida! If you have nail fungus infections (like toenail fungus), strong sugar cravings, major seasonal allergies, recurrent vaginal infections, mood swings (irritability, anxiety, depression), skin rashes, brain fog, fatigue, GI problems among other issues, you may have a problem with Candida or other related fungi. Sugar feeds the yeast […]
Is Sitting Worse Than Smoking? Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past several decades, you know that exercise is good for you, and too much time sitting on your bum is one of the best ways to increase your risk of disease and early death. A new study published in JAMA of over 122,000 people made […]
Coronavirus After all the rhetoric and theories, Coronavirus is a genuine threat, and it’s likely that you and I will be exposed. It is in the USA now, and several cases have been diagnosed already. It’s a “new” type of Coronavirus Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that are typically […]
Gluten Intolerance Can Wheat Make You Crazy? Maybe you’ve heard of the books Wheat Belly or Grain Brain. Maybe you’ve talked with friends about gluten free being a fad. Maybe you’ve been raised in a cultural consciousness that says, yeah food matters, but not that much…as long as you exercise, you should be good. Guess what? That is just […]
Antidepressant Withdrawal You board a flight for a stated destination, expecting to arrive within six hours. You can tolerate the hardships inherent in typical air travel, especially since you’re motivated by the anticipated result of getting from point A to the more desirable point B. Twelve (12) hours later, the plane you boarded is still stuck […]
by Jessi Guidry Earthing: Not Just A Hippie Propoganda Most of us have heard about “Earthing” aka “Grounding” at this point but do we really understand what it is and how it can affect our health? Let’s take a deeper look! Earthing refers to a physical connection that takes place between the electrical frequencies of […]
Can Coffee Bring Better Health? by Jessi Guidry 8.12.19 photo credit: www.pexels.com Don’t you wish there was an easier way to incorporate healthier choices into your day? Well, you’re in luck!! With Organo‘s gourmet coffee selection you can improve your health just by drinking your morning cup of coffee! Organo coffees are made from Arabica and Robusta […]
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