THE PURSER WELLNESS ENCYCLOPEDIA
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What’s searchable?Fibromyalgia Beliefs First, fibromyalgia is a form of copper toxicity which is caused by copper metallothionein dysfunction (due to genetic errors) along with cellular nutritional deficiencies. Regardless of your deficiency, it can be corr
Aloha, Have you wanted your hair or nails to grow faster and thicker than they naturally do? As my hair grew back after chemotherapy I was extremely impatient. I bought biotin pills to take every day and my hair has actually grown in faster and thicker than before. A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are pictures starting in June 2016 to April 2019 with how much my hair has grown with the help of biotin. I was reading Dr. Purser’s new book Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms & Cures he wrote with Jared Larkin about the benefits of vitamins. I came across biotin and there are even more benefit
Could the cause of hair loss be something more? There are so many reasons as to why hair could be thinning. It could be genetically predisposed, diet, shampoo use, stress, hormones, pregnancy or even vitamin deficiencies! There is always a
Did you know B vitamins can do so much more than just bring you energy? I have found so many amazing uses for the B Vitamins in my practice. All ranging from healing up canker sores, helping regulate blood sugars, helping with fertility an
Zinc. I think we have all heard of it before, but do you know how crucial it is to the body? Not only is it critical for functionality of the thyroid receptors & glands but your insulin receptors as well! Without zinc they would not work! I
Aloha, Do you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night? Did you know our body naturally produces a hormone called melatonin from our pineal gland? This hormone is what helps us sleep every night. Recently, I read a couple articles on the cycle of sleeping and waking. The first article comes from the National Sleep Foundation and they found: “A key factor in how human sleep is regulated is exposure to light or to darkness. Exposure to light stimulates a nerve pathway from the retina in the eye to an area in the brain called the hypothalamus. There, a special center ca
Aloha, I am amazed by the various natural remedies available to help with countless health problems. The knowledge passed down from generation-to-generation of the power of plants and essential oils is incredible. Many still use these forms of treatment to alleviate health symptoms today along with modern medicine. I thought it would be great to discover a few of the natural remedies we can use for several symptoms: Aloe Vera - This natural remedy plant is found everywhere, especially by beaches (conveniently used for sunburns). The gel not only helps with skin irritations, but helps the diges
Glutathione is a natural antioxidant found in every cell of our bodies. It has many uses within the cell from clearing free radicals to disabling toxins secreted by harmful bacteria. Ongoing research is constantly revealing all the amazing benefits that glutathione is able exert within our bodies. One of the major up-and-coming discoveries is that glutathione is able to disrupt bacteria-made biofilms. Biofilms A depiction of antibiotic resistant bacteria in a biofilm Biofilms are a thin, slimy film of bacteria that are able to adhere to a surface. One of the most commonly known biofilms is den
Aloha, Wish you were on a nice, warm beach soaking up the sun during these winter days? If you live in a place that is overcast, gloomy, rainy, and snowy during this time of year how can you beat these ‘winter blues’? Even though ‘winter blues’ isn’t a clinical depression diagnoses, seasonal depression tends to be an issue for many people. Recently, I visited friends who struggle during winter and thought it may help to discuss some of my favorite ways to feel better. Get Up and Move - Set an exercise routine such as running, lifting weights, yoga, swimming. The endorphins produced will improv
Aloha, This week I researched the top medical issues of the United States. A few surprised me as over the years many causes repeated several years in a row. I believe knowledge is power and understanding what runs in your family, along with symptoms, may help you find the needed treatment now. Below are ten of the leading causes of death in the United States. Heart Disease Cancer Chronic Lung Disease Stroke Alzheimer's Diabetes Pneumonia Kidney Disease Accidents Suicide It was eye opening while compiling this list of how many of these causes could have been addressed with the recent advances i
Aloha, Have you thought about the possibility of having low in testosterone? Yes, both men and women suffer from low testosterone. Understanding the signs and symptoms, in men and women, can help dramatically and improve testosterone levels. Since I was 30 years old, I forced my body through menopause with a lupron shot prior to starting chemotherapy in order to prevent my estrogen-positive cancer from spreading. Unfortunately, I had the same side-effects women go through during menopause including hot and cold flashes, dryness, and low libido. Have you considered the changes your body is goin
Aloha, In a previous blog, I talked about the ‘Sunshine’ vitamin, and today I want to share a little bit about the ‘Feel Good’ hormone. Natural progesterone is an incredible hormone that helps women with many benefits women. Take a look at some of these benefits: Stops or reduces hot flashes Stops or reduces night- or day-sweats Reduces risk of breast cancer Kills breast cancer cells (causes apoptosis) Reduces or reverses fibrocystic breast tissue Reduces the risk of heart attacks (reduces coronary artery disease) Causes somnolence (sleepiness) and aids in sleep Causes weight loss Causes incre
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