The many faces of B complex deficiency.
In today’s crazy world, the B complex family of vitamins has all but been forgotten. Stress, sugar, alcohol, the Pill, medications, a low-carb diet, and coffee rob you of your already dwindling reserves of this critical water-soluble vitamin family—which must be replaced daily.
Once a foundational supplement for anybody suffering from hypoglycemia, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, irritability, and even heart disease, it’s high time the B complex made a real comeback.
It really concerns me that we are all so eager to try the latest greatest "bandaid" in the form of moisturizers or concealers to hide our stress lines, skin rashes, or overly… Continue reading Categories
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May 12th, 2011The many faces of B complex deficiency.
In today’s crazy world, the B complex family of vitamins has all but been forgotten. Stress, sugar, alcohol, the Pill, medications, a low-carb diet, and coffee rob you of your already dwindling reserves of this critical water-soluble vitamin family—which must be replaced daily.
Once a foundational supplement for anybody suffering from hypoglycemia, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, irritability, and even heart disease, it’s high time the B complex made a real comeback.
It really concerns me that we are all so eager to try the latest greatest "bandaid" in the form of moisturizers or concealers to hide our stress lines, skin rashes, or overly… Continue reading SOS for Stress
March 29th, 2011
Magnesium to the rescue.
Earthquakes. Tsunamis. Nuclear meltdowns. I can’t help but think of the ominous Chinese proverb, “May you live in interesting times.”
Without a doubt, we are living with major Earth changes on a daily basis. When it comes to health, the single most important lifestyle change you can make these days is to optimize magnesium intake. Many of us are aware of the importance of both calcium and magnesium metabolism—two minerals essential for the nourishment and health of the nervous system, as well as of bones and the heart. Maintaining a… Continue reading All Stressed Out?
August 12th, 2009
Avoid "Band Aid" Treatments.
Feeling angry or irritable, having trouble sleeping, worried about your job? It may just be the economy.
Nearly half of the almost 1,800 adults recently polled by the American Psychological Association admit they're more stressed out now than they were a year ago. And 20-somethings—recent grads caught in a sinking economy and job market meltdown—are experiencing a double dose of anxiety, dependent upon their families while trying to strike out on their own.
Plus, more and more of us are seeking treatment for depression, finds a new study in the Archives… Continue reading
Feeling angry or irritable, having trouble sleeping, worried about your job? It may just be the economy.
Nearly half of the almost 1,800 adults recently polled by the American Psychological Association admit they're more stressed out now than they were a year ago. And 20-somethings—recent grads caught in a sinking economy and job market meltdown—are experiencing a double dose of anxiety, dependent upon their families while trying to strike out on their own.
Plus, more and more of us are seeking treatment for depression, finds a new study in the Archives… Continue reading Suffering from SAD?
November 17th, 2008
Now that the days are getting shorter and the holidays are right around the corner, many of us should be happy – but sadly SAD – seasonal affective disorder is also a reality. Trying to get as much natural light as possible is one solution as well as a product that has helped me sail through the holiday season with ease...
What am I referring to? The legendary Ultra H-3, a procaine-based supplement that has been featured in newsletters and my books for the past decade.
The use of procaine therapy today is important—especially during this holiday season… Continue reading
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