In my clinical practice I find Baikalin Powder to be helpful when treating viral infections, both acute and chronic. Baicalin can also be helpful in promoting relaxation and sleep because it acts on GABA receptors in the brain, our natural relaxation receptors.
Read moreAdaptogens To Help With Stress During The Holidays
Adaptogenic herbs support the adrenal system and assist the body balance stress hormones, increase resilience and energy levels, and help the body “adapt” to what is needed in the moment.
Read moreIs Mold Making You Sick?
Mold can be misdiagnosed as seasonal allergies, chronic sinusitis, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, nephritis, mast cell activation syndrome, sarcoidosis, dementia, cancer … The list of symptoms that exposure to mold can cause is long because mold and it’s components create inflammation, cause immune dysfunction and can affect many systems in the body. There is no single diagnostic symptom and each individual will react differently to mold exposure based on genetic susceptibility and overall toxic burden. So you must look at the totality of the symptoms, history, and do appropriate testing.
Read moreThe Pineal Gland And The Glymphatic System
On the physical level, the pineal gland is best known for its role in producing and secreting the hormone melatonin in response to darkness at night. When the retina of the eye detects darkness, this signals the pineal gland to release melatonin, which tells your body to prepare for sleep.
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