Natural Holistic Health Blog

Men don’t have it so easy in the modern world. They are expected to be a great dad, earn a respectable income and be a nurturing husband.

If you watch TV or read magazines then you are being force fed the idea that men are supposed to handle a supernatural number of tasks all at once. Chances are you are good at handling a few of the daily stresses that men go through but not all of them. The stress can be overwhelming at times.

How do you react when things start to get overwhelming? A lot of men get depressed or irritable when they can’t seem to keep up with life’s multiple tasks. Like they are inadequate or just plain not good enough. New studies have shown that depression leads to anger. Being an angry person is not good for anyone involved. Let’s try to figure out how to avoid this nasty cycle before it even starts!

First of all you have to realize that when things start to bog you down the first thing you must do is take one giant step back and assess the situation. If you keep on trucking ahead then you will most definitely fall off the edge and do something you will regret. Something that can help a lot is getting into some kind of stress management workshop or online course. In the modern world it is almost a necessity.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Filed under: Men's Health by Dee
No Comments »

The coccyx is the area of our back that can break easily from backward falls, motorized accidents, etc, since it does not offer us balance. Connected to the coccyx or the smaller bone at the spine base is a fuse of bones that climb up the spine.

The bones connect with the sacrum joints at the lower back. The sacrum connects to the hipbone and forms into the pelvis joining the lower region and iliac bones.

The iliac bones are larger structures that connect to joints called sacroiliac. The sacroiliac is a fraction of the hip ilium and the joints sandwiched between the sacrum and the ilium.

In this region, millions of people are deformed, since the sacroiliac is often asymmetric. For this reason, millions of people suffer lower back pain. Sacroiliac joints can only move a unit of length equal to one thousandth of a single meter, since the joints are thicker than other joints.

The sacroiliac joints give support to the arms, shoulders, trunk, and cranium in all directions. Amazing, since the joints sit low and near the pelvis and sacrum:

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Filed under: Joints, Bones & Muscles by Dee
No Comments »

Our natural formula will diminish the appearance of your varicose veins

Heal Varicose Veins is specially formulated with 100% natural essential oils, extracted from plants. All of our essentials oils are produced from the best possible source. The formula is designed specifically for pregnant and nursing mothers and is gentle, free from pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers and is completely organic.

Heal Varicose Veins is formulated to reduce unsightly varicose or spider veins anywhere on the body, as well as relieve the symptoms associated with the condition.

What are Varicose Veins?

Varicose Veins, most commonly referred to as “Spider Veins“, are veins in the body that become enlarged and discolored. Varicose veins most often occur on the back of the legs, along the ankle or calf, but can appear almost anywhere on the body.

Varicose veins are generally a dark purple or blue in color and can be found in many different shapes and sizes. They often twist up and down the skin, which is why they are known as “spider veins.”

While most people do not experience any kind of pain or discomfort from spider veins, varicose veins can cause pain and discomfort in some people. Such pain may include: achy legs, muscle cramping, “heavy” feeling in the legs, burning, throbbing, swelling and itching.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Filed under: Beauty - Bath, Body by Dee
No Comments »

Depression, a mental illness that is often characterized by prolonged periods of sadness and melancholy, experts from the field of psychiatry say.

But just because one person is moping around and just generally hating the world around him or her, doesn’t mean that it’s already depression, but if this kind of behavior, the feeling of emptiness, loss of self-worth and absolutely no hope for happiness just goes on and on, then, yes, that individual is very much, indeed, depressed.

Still, there are various types of depression, from Manic or Bipolar depression – characterized by sudden and extreme changes in one’s mood wherein one minute he or she is in an elevated state of euphoria while the next minute (day or week) he or she is feeling to be in a personal hell.

Postpartum depression – characterized by a prolonged sadness and a feeling of emptiness by a new mother wherein physical stress during child birth, an uncertain sense of responsibility towards the new born baby can be just some of the possible factors why some new mother go through this.

Dysthimia – characterized by a slight similarity with depression, although this time, it’s been proven to be a lot less severe, but of course with any case, should be treated immediately.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Filed under: Anxiety and Depression by Dee
No Comments »

What can you as a woman do about controlling your PMS symptoms? It is not fun to have PMS take over your life and leaving you unable to function at work or at home. A woman desires to gain back control over her body, emotions and state of mental clarity. There are plenty of things that a woman can do to control her PMS symptoms so she can be more comfortable during her menstrual cycle.

The first thing a woman can do to control her PMS symptom is not to get discouraged. Many women are also experiencing the same PMS disease and it is important to know that you are not alone in your battle to control your PMS.

There are many ways to help you gain back control over your life such as taking medications, participating in various relaxation therapies, improving dietary habits, and making lifestyle changes such as avoiding alcohol and caffeine that can also help in controlling the number of symptoms and the severity of the symptoms.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Filed under: Women's Health by Dee
No Comments »

The skin is the largest organ on our body.  For an adult, the skin covering the body can reach over 20 square feet of skin.  It is also the most exposed organ in the body which makes it more prone to germs and bacteria which cause skin diseases and skin disorders.

Acne is a common skin disorder which causes pimples.  Pimples develop when hair follicles under the skin clog up.  Many pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders.  It can affect anyone ranging in age from 10 to 40.  Acne is a red and irritating skin rash which mainly affects teenagers and young adults however it can occur at all ages. Acne can have a short term psychological effect as decreased self-confidence can lead to social withdrawal and even depression.

Psoriasis is a chronic disease of the skin which affects over 5 million people in the United States.  Typical characteristics of psoriasis include dry, red patches of skin and inflammation.  Psoriasis is not contagious and may be inherited.  There are several types of psoriasis, each similar to the others in many respects.  The most common type of is plaque psoriasis which affects approximately nine out of ten people with psoriasis.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Filed under: Beauty & Skin Care, Detox, Immunity, Infection by Dee
No Comments »

We all have those days when we are not in the moodfor anything. There are many reasons for these days but usually it is nothing to warrant serious concern. Frequent mood swings can pose a problem, however, and then we need to take a deeper look into the cause.

What are mood swings? Everyone doesnt start freaking out when they have a mood change. Mood swings simply refer to a sudden change in our mood from what it previously was. If you were happy, now you may be angry or sad. If you were sad, now you may be upbeat.

Mood swings can occur without us even being aware of it. A word from someone or a song on the radio triggers past situations that change our mood depending on the particulars surrounding the situation. Anyone watching us can sense the mood swing even when we cannot.

Seasonal changes affect our moods. One common reason is seasonal affective disorder. This mostly causes mood swings in the fall and winter of the year but people can also experience a downturn in their moods during the summer months.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Filed under: Anxiety and Depression by Dee
No Comments »

PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome and refers to the physical, psychological and emotional symptoms a child-bearing age woman can experience as she goes through the phase of her menstrual cycle that occurs between ovulation and the start of her monthly bleed.

In the loose meaning of the term, PMS, it is interpreted to mean any difficulty a woman experiences during her menses but the true meaning of PMS is that it refers to symptoms experienced only during a two-week period of time between the time her monthly egg is released and the monthly flow begins. The abbreviation PMS is more frequently referred to rather than the term premenstrual syndrome.

Some say that all menstruating women experience at least one symptom of PMS, while others say only a percentage of menstruating women experience true PMS. There are a smaller still percentage of women who experience symptoms so severe that they are incapable of functioning in daily tasks. This small percentage of women experience what is called premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Filed under: Women's Health by Dee
No Comments »

Are you bothered by body odor caused by perspiration?  If so, there are natural ways of reducing body odor that you should know about.  Many people find deodorants and underarm sprays are not enough to prevent excessive sweating or body odor. 

Perspiration or sweat comes from salty fluids the body is getting rid of.  Body odor is a result of the sweat and the smell is individual to each person.  Excessive sweating can be caused by weather, medications, your gender, and by the foods you are eating.  Your occupation may be a major factor in how much you perspire.  Stress is also a major reason for perspiration problems.  Your body sweats to help control temperature when you are in a hot climate, or are exercising.

The most natural way to control perspiration and body odor is to shower or bathe every day.  Using deodorant and body talc will help control the problem as well.  But what if you need more than that?  Here are a few suggestions to help control your perspiration problem naturally.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Filed under: Beauty - Bath, Body by Dee
No Comments »

Depression is a condition that affects a persons mind, as well as their body. Approximately 20 per cent of people will suffer from depression at some time in their life. It is believed that women tend to suffer from depression at a higher rate than do men. Some people have this so severely that they will require treatment for this condition.

Recognizing symptoms of depression is not difficult.

The most prominent signs of depression will include:

a sadness that will not go away
a feeling of being not good enough or guilt feelings
a down mood
no interest in what was previously enjoyed
generalized fatigue and excessive sleeping
the inability to make decisions or concentrate
insomnia
overeating or under eating combined with excessive weight gain or weight loss
verbalizing death wishes
the inability to sit still
being annoyed at petty things in general
a lack of interest in sexual desire

The causes of depression are varied. These would include such things as hormones, stress, trauma, anxiety, genetics, vitamin deficiencies, and/or chemical imbalances.

Seeking help for this condition is the first sign to wellness. Some forms of treatment will include therapy and/or medications. If seeking out a more natural form of treatment for depression there are other options that one might try.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Filed under: Anxiety and Depression by Dee
No Comments »