Mind Body

Adrenal fatigue is a term used in functional medicine to describe a syndrome of chronic stress. When we experience stress, the hypothalamus in the brain activates a series of changes that lead to, among other t... continue reading  about  I am post-menopausal and dealing with adrenal fatigue. What do you recommend?

There are a number of things that can cause hair loss. Diffuse hair loss - hair loss at the temples and the top of the head - is the most common type of hair loss. It tends to run in families and becomes more p... continue reading  about  Are there any safe oral supplements you would recommend for thinning hair? I believe this is happening because of hypothyroid medication.

To The Caring Wife,Your concern is not uncommon among the over 1000 bypass surgeries I've followed through in the past 30 some years. By the time your husband leaves the hospital, he should be able to get in an... continue reading  about  My husband had triple bypass open heart surgery with a terrific outcome. Since his heart attack, I'm not sleeping well. My doctor prescribed sleeping pills which I don't take in case he needs me. What can I do to feel more confident that he's doing ok?

This question is frequently asked, and the answer is complicated. The effect of acupuncture on migraine and other chronic pain syndromes has been studied extensively. The data from these studies, unfortunately,... continue reading  about  I am a frequent migraine sufferer and I was told that acupuncture can actually help more than drugs to prevent attacks. Is this true?

There are known and frequently discussed risk factors for “heart disease”. These range from dietary habits (such as sodium intake) to disease states (such as hypertension). Stress is not a confirmed... continue reading  about  I have my heart disease under control with diet and medication. Can work stress have a negative impact on my heart? If so, what can I do?

Insomnia can be a pretty frustrating condition. But before you go to your doctor for those sleeping pills, there may be some effective natural remedies that you can try to get a good night's sleep. One of the f... continue reading  about  What are some natural remedies you can take to improve sleep and to reduce frequent waking up at night?

There are two reasons that bee pollen would not be expected to help with allergies:The type of pollen that bees carry is not the kind of pollen that causes allergy. It's the wind-transported pollen that causes ... continue reading  about  Does bee pollen help reduce allergies?

The short answer: Yes.The long answer:Diabetics are more susceptible to infections, especially in their lower legs and feet. Therefore, make sure the facility is sanitary and, as required by the FDA, only prope... continue reading  about  Is it safe to have acupuncture if I have type 2 diabetes?

If by borderline high, you mean your blood pressure is 130-140/80-90, then lifestyle modification should be your initial attempt to lower it. National Institute of Health guidelines recommend:Weight reduction i... continue reading  about  I'm a 41-year-old woman who exercises regularly and eats healthy food. High cholesterol and high blood pressure run in my family. My blood pressure is borderline high. Are there natural ways to lower blood pressure without medications?