Food intolerance, also known as hypersensitivity, and in more serious cases, allergies, is a response triggered by the immune system. The immune system produces immunoglobulin E (IgE), a protein that is effective against a specific food, or food antibody that circulates in the blood. This specific IgE attaches to mast cells, which exist throughout the body and are found most often in the area that is the typical site of an allergic reaction (lungs, nose, throat, skin, or GI tract).
Insects are often known for their aggravating qualities of biting, stinging, contaminating and transferring disease, and thus humans have long sought methods to control them. We do not need to destroy all insect life. Insects provide food for birds, reptiles and mammals, and many help pollinate plants.
New studies are being conducted on neural nutrients. The amino acid, phenylalanine helps to improve mental alertness, ambition and awareness.
Dreams are a way of clearing the subconscious and can help give us insight about what lies deep in our psyches. It is amazing how in a few seconds we traverse years of experience in these “fantasies of the night.” At the very least, dreams can be an opportunity for adventure and entertainment. Dreams can last from a few to over forty minutes. We all dream, yet often quickly forget what occurred. Paying attention to dreams can be an opportunity for exploration and even insight.
As children, most of us had twenty teeth. As adults, the norm is thirty-two, some people who lose their second set of teeth get a third one – from their dentist! Many teeth problems can be helped with good nutrition and proper care.
Some 34 million Americans are at least 20% over their ideal weight and this can contribute to a wide variety of problems including heart disease, diabetes and lethargy. Select what is ideal for your body and don’t be overly influenced by unhealthy images that fashion magazines promote.
Herbalist and nutritional consultant Bridgette Mars gives us great advice on keeping warm this winter, inside and out!
Passion is such a pleasure in our lives! Many people assume that sex comes naturally. But it is well worth spending time investigating ways to enhance it…
Are you tired of being tired? Has your get up and go got up and gone? When you make your bed in the morning, do you feel like getting back into it?
Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential plant oils for healing body, mind and spirit. Learn more here…
One of the most difficult aspects of depression is getting motivated enough to do something about it…
Simply taking drugs does not get to the source of the problem. Though they can be helpful, there are many other solutions to implement first that are helpful.
Rather than simply blocking out the pain of a headache, it is important to determine the cause and remedy that… begin your process here…
Digestion starts in the brain. The more stress-free your mind is the more relaxed you are. Support your calmness with herbs to aid your digestion…
At the first sign of cold, sore throats, and earaches Brigitte Mars provides natural herbs and remedies to combat fast
Are you expecting or know someone who is? Brigitte Mars offers a wonderful selection of helpful Herbs and Herbs to Avoid
Life is not without its share of stress. Even activities such as skiing down a mountain, aiming for higher goals or falling in love can take a toll on one’s nerves. All too often, during difficult times, people take worse care of themselves by either over or under eating, using more sugar, caffeine or alcohol. Though stress may often be unavoidable, we can come through most ordeals of our life-styles are balanced by faith, rest, good nutrition and exercise.
Seeking optimal health? Learn about the many faces of ‘Green’ foods with Brigitte Mars
Are you a Spring Sniffler? Brigitte Mars shares her strategy to combating hay fever
Bridgette Mars shares the many wonderful uses for Violets…
Would like to increase the quality of your sleep? Brigitte Mars will share herbal teas choices and other tips to make sure you’re getting the rest you need to live your Vividlife.