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Archive for December, 2010

Cushing’s Syndrome

Monday, December 27th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Cushing’s syndrome is an uncommon disorder caused by elevated blood levels of cortisol.  The adrenal glands produce cortisol.  An over production of this hormone by the adrenals or the excessive ... Read more..

Probiotics Can Help Prevent Stress Related Stomach Problems

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Stress can have a tremendous effect on health.  Besides the emotional challenges of stress, the physical expression of stress on the body is most often seen in the gastrointestinal tract.  ... Read more..

Seratonin Can Help Relieve Depression

Monday, December 20th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is involved in hormonal activity.  It is formed through the modification of the amino acid tryptophan with the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase.  This modification creates ... Read more..

Common Sleep Disorders

Thursday, December 16th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

There are several types of sleep disorders.  Three of the most common are narcolepsy, insomnia and sleep apnea.  People with narcolepsy tend to shift quickly from being awake, into REM ... Read more..

Ginko For The Brain

Friday, December 10th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I will admit that getting older terrifies me.  The idea of my body slowly falling apart is scary.  Fortunately, poor health does not have to be your or my future ... Read more..

Migraine Headaches

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

If you have never had a migraine headache, count yourself amazingly lucky.  More than 28 million people over the age of 11 suffer from migraine headaches, which are considered by ... Read more..

Insomnia

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Do you ever have difficulty getting to sleep or find yourself waking up too early?  If so, you may have insomnia.  Insomnia affects millions of people every year.  A poll ... Read more..

Sleep Aids

Saturday, December 4th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

There are many people who have difficulty sleeping at night.  In many instances, of the problem is severe enough they may use sleep aids to help them fall asleep or ... Read more..