Did you know that there is a direct like between your brain and your immune system? Yes it is true. The fancy term is called neuro-immunology. As it relates to the nerve system, there are two parts. The actually messaging carrying system (the white matter and the gray matter), and what are known as the meninges’. These cells were once known as the “GLUE” of the nerves, today however they are known to transmit and carry messages. Now comes the immune system into the picture. They have found, lymphatic tissues surrounding these meninges. Why is this exciting, because the lymphatic cells … [Read more...]
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Have you ever heard of “Leaky Gut Syndrome?” Well listen close, because damage to your gut can lead to many auto immune problems. Yes your stomach and intestines lead to problems like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, diabetes and a whole slew of auto immune disorders. When you chronically expose yourself to toxic elements (pesticides, sugar, plastics, hormones, GMO, caffeine, artificial foods) these can enter the gut and lead to large micro holes in the gut. The results allows large proteins to pass through the gut forcing the immune system to inappropriately reach to even food! The result is a … [Read more...]
Too Much STRESS!!! Find Stress Relief
Too Much Information The pressures of job, family, finances, relationships, guilt and grief are just the start of our stress. Each of those are immediate causes of stress. Our world is more connected than ever. This global connection makes it easier for us to access helpful information, but it also exposes us to disasters, catastrophes and scandals happening half-a-world away. The result is an armada of instant push notifications to our mobile devices that take our attention away from the things we need to do on a daily basis. It makes us feel rushed. It subtracts from the amount of effort … [Read more...]