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by Andrew Pacholyk, Peacefulmind.com (DHEA) Dehydroepiandrosterone Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a natural steroid hormone, one of the hormones produced by the adrenal glands. After being secreted by the adrenal glands, it circulates in the bloodstream as DHEA-sulfate (DHEAS) and is converted as needed into other hormones. DHEA is chemically similar to testosterone and estrogen and is easily converted...
7/21/2011 6:48:45 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. Peacefulmind.com Infertility is often defined when a couple has 1 year of regular intercourse without contraception and has been unable to conceive. Primary infertility is seen when a couple has never been able to conceive, where as secondary infertility is difficulty conceiving after already having conceived and carried a normal pregnancy. Technically, secondary infertility...
7/13/2011 6:19:48 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac Summer. The high season of greatest Yang and activity is complemented by the hot fun-filled days at the beach and warm, delightful nights enjoyed outdoors. As we tend to overdue in summer..too much sun, working out and physical activities; below you can find some of the best herbs for headaches, burns, and skin problems. Also herbs for strengthening the respiratory tract,...
6/27/2011 11:02:52 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk, MS L.Ac. http://www.peacefulmind.com At the Summer Solstice the Earth assumes its most direct tilt into the Sun. At the Summer Solstice the Sun at noon is in the Northern Hemisphere very nearly over Cuba orbiting the Tropic of Cancer (again at 23.5 º, but this time 23.5 º North). Our good health is all we have that stands between us and the aging process. The longer you keep your...
6/21/2011 8:13:08 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac Peacefulmind.com I was at the beach this past Memorial day and was astonished, when I started noticing a pattern in men (of ALL ages) and that was the lack of control and amount of fat many men have, starting from their navel to their pubic bone! It is not unusual as a man ages that this starts becoming more pronounced, yet I was seeing these basketball ponches of belly...
6/16/2011 6:45:17 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac Peacefulmind.com There is both a physiological and psychological component to smoking. Dopamine is a natural substance in your body that dulls pain and increases the feeling of pleasure. This is actually triggered when you are smoking. When you smoke, you elevate your dopamine levels. So when you don't smoke, your body craves a cigarette. If you can quit, you can switch...
6/13/2011 8:03:48 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac. Peacefulmind.com Ghee is a prized remedy in India and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. It is considered to be one of the best health enhancers of all foods. It is famous for both its curative powers and as being a wonderful cooking ingredient. It is also called clarified butter. It improves taste and the flavor of food. Simply drizzle a teaspoon over food as you serve...
6/10/2011 12:29:34 PM
by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac, Peacefulmind.com Heartburn occurs when a muscular valve, called the lower espophageal sphincter functions improperly, which allows stomach acid to back up into the esophagus. This tube, which leads from the stomach to the throat can be greatly effected by stomach acid, causing a burning, painful sensation in this area. Lack of proper enzymes are also a cause. Heartburn,...
6/7/2011 7:17:25 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk, MS L.Ac Researchers divided 235 sedentary men and women into two groups. One group did traditional structured exercise 20-60 minutes continuously. The other group incorporated into their day brisk walks, stair climbing and other moderate-intensity lifestyle activities. After 6 months, both groups had similar improvements in blood cholesterol, blood pressure and percentage of body...
5/31/2011 5:31:26 AM
by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis,: which means "joint inflammation" is a general term for over 100 different joint disorders with symptoms ranging from mild aches and pains to severe swelling and crippling pain. Alternative answers for arthritis include a acupuncture, effective exercise, dietary changes and controlling emotional stress. Taking additional vitamins,...
5/22/2011 3:18:48 PM
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