Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. This blog post is made using my textbook library, notes from school and from experience working with nutrition in the wellness industry. If you would like to have more information, please email me at samantha.natureishealth@gmail.com . If I cannot assist you, I will direct you to someone who can. Eczema Type of dermatitis- itchy, inflamed skin. Eczema patients have positive allergy tests and often dry, thickened skin with decreased water-holdin

Tinnitus Hissing, ringing, buzzing in the ears. Can be constant or intermittent. Impacts balance and hearing. Related to damage to hair cells in ear. Due to loud noise impact or symptom of another imbalance- cold, flu, ear wax, infection, injury, high blood pressure, nervous system imbalance. Can be related to recurrent bouts of antibiotics, drugs, alcohol, NSAIDs. Things to try at home Ear candling- buy these online or at a health food store. Lay flat, get a paper plate w

Sciatica Sharp or numbing to the sciatic nerve- running from the spinal cord down the back of each leg. Can be pressure due to injury, pregnancy, heavy lifting, tumor- most commonly in the form of a prolapsed disk/”slipped disk”. Which is a hernia- when the outer layer degenerates and the soft interior extrudes into the spinal cord- creating pressure and pain. Related to heat and stagnation in the liver, strain on the nervous system. Things to try at home Lie flat on the fl

Please see notes on Iron / Anemia. Varicose veins: Veins bring blood back to the heart. Defects in the vein walls and excessive pressure lead to dilation of the vein and damage to the valves. When a valve becomes damaged, it results in a bulging vein. Top related causes: Loss of muscle mass Pregnancy stressors Excessive activity without adequate nourishment/recovery. Lifestyle tips for treatment Elevating legs on the wall. This is a great stretch to add to your routine. Light

To overcome deficiencies in iron (anemia) Work on levels of b12, other B’s & folate Understand how Iron absorption can be blocked - phytic acid About digestion & how to get the most out of our nutrient absorption Food ideas and types of iron Work on levels of b12, other B’s & folate B vitamins work synergistically with iron absorption. Activated forms of these vitamins are recommended if supplementing because unactivated forms must converted in the liver- if we are deficient,

Generally the contents remain in the stomach digesting for about 15-30 minutes for light meals, whereas larger meals can take up to 2 hours, 4 hours.. or with slower metabolic rate and inadequate stomach acid/digestive juices the food takes longer and this is when GERD is more likely to occur.