Forgetting where you put your keys can be a normal part of a busy life with an inattentive mind, or it could signify the normal minor cognitive impairments that can occur with age.1 For 44 million people worldwide,1 however, the sense of forgetfulness can signify the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. AD is a progressive form of cognitive decline that affects a person’s memory, language and living skills1 as well as the commonly known symptom of forgetfulness. AD is the most common form of dementia, with an estimated nearly 10 million American diagnoses by the year 2040.1

For the 60 million Americans struggling with insomnia1, it can be disheartening to hear that rather than having a direct causative factor that can be medically treated, insomnia is more largely related to lifestyle dynamics than anything else.1

Anxiety has quickly been establishing itself as one of the most encountered diseases among primary care.1 40 million people in the United States alone1 are subject to bouts of general anxiety symptoms that have them calling their providers. While there are many variations upon the anxiety spectrum, general anxiety disorder (GAD) is most common among them.

The human body has been wired with an incredible emergency response system in order to handle stressors, whether they are internal, external, physical, psychological, or biochemical.1 When a threat is sensed, the body responds with a well-planned management sequence. Interestingly, prevalence of the ailment is difficult to determine as there is some disagreement that adrenal fatigue evens exists.

Whether warmly welcomed or sincerely feared, the fact of the matter is that every woman all the world over will experience menopause at one point in their lives. The experience, however, varies for each woman, with 70-75% of women experiencing the vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause including hot flashes, sweating, anxiety and heart palpitations that can last from 6 months to 2 years.1

Affecting 6 to 15% of the US population, and more common in boys than girls, Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder where the individual suffers a distorted body image, refuses to maintain a normal weight,1 and intentionally avoids the intake of food.2 While anorexia can occur at any age, peaks are seen from 13 to 14 and 19 to 20 years old.2 There may be a genetic component that could potentially increase susceptibility to developing anorexia.2 Behaviors modeled from parents and peer groups and social media can also be a powerful influence. There is a psychological prevalence with the disorder, but it is generally due to a distorted perception of the body composition.1,2

The new school year is upon us and for some of our kiddos (and mamas and papas), that can mean mounds of anxiety as we approach the new once again.

How do we learn from this feeling, and more importantly, how do we navigate it and teach the youngest among us how to navigate it as well?

Like the hands, feet, ears, and tongue, the eyes can be a literal map to the internal body. In fact the study of Iridology provides maps of the iris and pupil and demonstrate which parts relate to which parts of the body. Various color changes, thickenings, or spots called "lacunas" can be a physical indicator that a body system could use some support.

I had an interesting conversation with a client last week. In truth, however, it's one I have pretty frequently.

A client will come in with this frustration, this one main challenge they are trying to get through, and they pin it down to this one main problem.

However, as we are having conversation and getting to know the person and their body better, we might hear other topics mentioned, like that motor vehicle accident they had, or the autoimmune that is in the family, or the thyroid disorder or the diabetes and cancer.

Am I unsolvable?

Believe it or not this is such a common question when people finally reach my desk.

They're really wondering by this point:

* Can anyone help me?

* Can anybody help me or am I just unfixable?

This is a very disempowering place to be. If we know anything about healing, being disempowered isn't going to support the effort. I believe that people need to believe they can heal and that they are in fact capable with the right direction and guidance.

Biological complications (meaning problems elsewhere in the body) occur in over 69% of cases after cavities, root canals, or implants. Yes, your teeth affect the other parts of your body. It’s called “terrain theory”. This means that symptoms like these listed could be affected by the health of your teeth, your gums, and the dysbiosis of bacteria in the mouth. Symptoms like:

Allergies

Rhinitis

Chronic sinus infections

Brain fog

Insomnia

ADHD

Bad breath

IBS

Cardiovascular disease

Eczema and skin conditions

anxiety