Dear Annie, do you know of any natural solutions to help relieve vertigo? It started over a year ago, but I’ve had very few episodes until recently. Its miserable. A few times now, I’ve been so dizzy; I get nauseous. My ears ring “normally” yet a few hours before the onset of a vertigo episode, my left ear rings louder.
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Welcome Guest Bloggers Greg and Carmen Moro, creators of “Bad” Parenting Advice. Improving the mental and physical health of your family can be a challenge, especially when everyone has a busy schedule or when a major transition occurs in your life. However, there are some simple ways you can help your children boost their well-being
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Dear Annie, I have been battling a wart on my finger for the last 20 years. I’ve seen multiple dermatologists and even an orthopedic surgeon who can’t seem to figure out exactly how to get rid of it. They keep telling me there is very little wart tissue left. Yet, the skin around it is red
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Dear Annie, I wanted to share a memory-strengthening strategy with you. About 20 years ago (I’m 72) I started noticing my memory beginning to weaken, and asked my friend, an expert in alternative remedies, what I should start taking. Long story short, I’ve been taking 12 mg of BioAstin (astaxanthin) and a tablet of Lipothiamine (originally
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Bacopa, also known as Brahmi and Water Hyssop, has a long history of use in the indigenous medical systems of India and Sri Lanka. These ancient modalities, called Ayurveda and Siddha, used Bacopa for 1000’s of years as a powerful brain tonic and rejuvenation agent called a rasāyana (more about this below). For more information
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Gotu Kola – Centella asiatica Gotu Kola and I have been friends for many years. Yet, it’s just over the last few months that I have really come to appreciate the way it sooths and calms the mind and body, while at the same time encouraging equanimity, clarity, and focus. It has been, and continues
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Part 3 of our Naturally Healing Traumatic Brain Injury Series A few months ago, I took a fall that resulted in a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. The concussion was exacerbated by a bleed in the frontal lobe of my brain. The whole thing felt surreal! One moment I was taking my grandson out
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This is a continuation of our conversation about naturally supporting the healing of a Traumatic Brain Injury. If you haven’t read it already, you might be interested in reading part 1 in this series Natural Solutions for Traumatic Brain Injuries Part 1. Summary of Presentation This work is delivered in three parts for easier assimilation.
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Part 1 Let’s talk about Traumatic Brain Injuries. Earlier this year, I took a fall that resulted in a concussion or what the medical people called a closed- head, traumatic brain injury. In my case it was exacerbated by a bleed in the frontal lobe of my brain. The whole thing felt surreal because it
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Blue Cohosh – Caulophyllum Thalictroides Blue Cohosh is a perfect example of an herb that should be used with knowledge and experience. This is not an herb to read about on someone’s blog and decide to take it. Rather, if you feel like it could be helpful, you are advised to seek guidance from an
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