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Stop Snacking & Get Rid Of Bloat May 22nd, 2017 From Dr. Mark Hyman Making the right choices to opt for real,  whole, unprocessed foods  is crucial to ditching the junk food habit, but so are your emotional triggers and emotional health. Whenever you get a strong desire for a  chocolate chip cookie  or other junk food, ask yourself two questions: 1) What am I feeling? and 2) What do I need? What we need does not involve stuffing our faces, I can assure you of that. We have a chance today to  stop and detox , not only from junk food, but also from junk thoughts. We must de-clutter our bodies  and  our minds. Breaking these addictions and  rewiring your brain  is easier than you might think. It doesn’t take weeks or months. These eight strategies can help: 1. Eat real food.  You need to  eat fat and protein  for each of your meals. Whole foods carbohydrates like veggies, legumes, nuts and seeds are per...

Having a parasite can be a scary thought. However, you are not alone — you’d be shocked at how often intestinal parasites are to blame for ongoing health issues, from digestive symptoms , to insomnia, to skin issues, and more. The idea that parasites only exist in underdeveloped countries is a myth. Truth be told, I see them in the majority of patients I treat, particularly my thyroid and autoimmune patients. And all too often these patients have tested negative for parasites using standard testing, yet come up positive on functional medicine tests, like live blood analysis. 10 Signs You May Have a Parasite Unexplained constipation, diarrhea, gas, or other symptoms of IBS Trouble falling asleep or wake up multiple times during the night Skin irritation or unexplained rash, hives, rosacea, or eczema Grinding your teeth in your sleep Pain or aching in your muscles or joints Fatigue, exhaustion, depression, or frequent feeling of apathy Never feeling s...

By  Cari Nierenberg, Live Science Contributor  |   April 10, 2017 06:33pm ET There's a good reason for older adults to be conscientious and  optimistic , a new study from England suggests. Researchers found that men and women ages 52 and older who had higher scores on measures of five "life skills" — conscientiousness, control, determination (i.e., persistence), emotional stability and optimism — experience a broad range of health benefits and positive outcomes later in life, compared with older adults who had lower scores. This finding held true even after the researchers took into account people's socioeconomic background, education and cognitive abilities. These "life skills" include personal characteristics and capabilities thought to increase a person's chance of success and well-being in life, according to the study, which was published online today (April 10) in the journal Proceedings of the National Aca...

Yeast overgrowth, often referred to as Candida, is one of the most common conditions I see in my clinic, especially among my autoimmune patients. I’ve seen thousands of patients suffer from digestive issues, fatigue, brain fog, recurring fungal infections, skin problems, mood swings, and more, all caused by Candida overgrowth! I have also seen the incredible transformation that they experience by beating their yeast. I’ve witnessed energy and vitality return, mental clarity restored, and chronic symptoms fade away. You might be wondering, “What on earth is Candida?” Candida is a fungus, which is a form of yeast, a very small amount of which lives in your mouth and intestines. Its job is to aid with digestion and nutrient absorption, but when it is overproduced it breaks down the wall of the intestine and penetrates the bloodstream, releasing toxic byproducts into your body and causing leaky gut. This can lead to many different health problems ranging from digestive issues to de...

Non-hormonal relief for hot flashes* Women of all stages of menopause want effective relief and options. An estimated 6,000 US women reach menopause every day. While hormone therapies (HT) have demonstrated reliably effective relief for hot flashes, they also carry a greater risk of adverse events, and may not be recommended for premenopausal women or for long periods of time. And many natural approaches (though often safer) may work well for some women but fail to offer the degree of desired relief for others.* Try the new gold standard for menopausal relief. Estrovera® provides a special extract of Siberian rhubarb known as ERr 731® that has a long history of successful, widespread use and has been recommended by healthcare providers in Europe for over 20 years. ERr 731 does not contain estrogen or have very potent action on estrogen receptors in the body, making it a safer option.* In well-designed clinical studies, ERr 731 has been clinically tested an...

Thyroid Dysfunction, Adrenal Fatigue and Mood Swings Your thyroid is your body’s engine, and it produces hormones that attach to every cell in your body. It regulates all of your metabolic functions, from heart rate to temperature to metabolism to, you guessed it – your mood.  When your thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones, you become hypothyroid and all of your metabolic processes slow down. The most common form of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s, which is an autoimmune condition where your immune system mistakenly attacks your own thyroid, causing it to underproduce its hormones. In fact,  90% of hypothyroidism cases  are caused by autoimmunity. And,  studies  have found that patients with mood disorders are more likely to have the thyroid antibodies associated with Hashimoto’s. Because your thyroid is so vital to your body’s functions, Hashimoto’s can cause a huge range of symptoms, including: Mood swings, irritability, anxiety and depression H...