The End of Menses Every woman dreads “The Change” – the transition of life when a woman is no longer fertile and signs of age really starts to creep in. Menopause is caused by a major hormonal shift, which in turn causes several unpleasant side effects that include hot flashes and night sweats, moodiness and irritability, low sexual desire (libido) and painful intercourse, along with memory gaps and confusion.  Some women can reduce the side effects with hormone replacement therapy, but for those who are at risk categories for breast cancer and heart disease, synthetic hormones are out of the...

Remembering Memorial Day For many people, Memorial Day is a day to be off work, relax and have fun with family and friends; but for those who have lost a loved one, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. Memorial Day was first observed in 1868, shortly following the Civil War as a day to honor fallen soldiers by decorating their graves with flowers.  After World War I, it became a day of remembrance for ones who have died in any war.  To this day, it is still tradition to place flags on military graves and wear red poppies in...

The Healing Remedies of Baltic Amber: Why It Should Be Used for Chronic Pain     Chronic Pain We all hurt during various times in our lives; it is a feeling that comes from our nervous system when we have been injured, it comes as a warning that something needs to be taken care of, and we feel pain when we are emotionally wounded. Chronic pain is the worst type of pain because the discomfort that comes with it can last for weeks, months, or years unlike acute pain that is short-lasting. Its constant emergence can make a person feel miserable...

  What's Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)? RLS is a neurological movement disorder where there is a strong urge to move the body in order to end strange or uncomfortable sensations felt in the extremities (primarily the legs, but it may also be the arms, head, trunk, phantom limbs) . RLS often occurs when a person is at rest or in the middle of the night when they are trying to sleep but can't because it grows more intense, and the only sense of relief found is by moving the area. Some will describe the describe the sensation as more than...

Protecting Our Dogs from Ticks We all love our pets and what to do what we can for them; we will find the perfect place for them to rest, the perfect foods for them to eat, the cleansing products to clean them with, and the perfect products to ensure they stay happy and healthy while preventing sickness or disease. Dogs enjoy to go outside when they can, and it is important that they are protected from whatever is out there such as ticks. Even a small bite can result in a wave of issues, one of which is known as...

  Lyme Disease It is truly enjoyable to be able to go outside and do some activities whenever the weather is nothing short of wonderful as it is during the warm seasons of spring and summer. Still, these days it is almost impossible to go head out without thinking of using protection too. We all are aware of the importance of wearing sunscreen so we do not get sunburned. Also, depending where we live or the area we go, we have to remember about the vicious, blood sucking or teeth biting bugs because the last thing we want is to...