Tinnitus is the name given to the condition of noises ‘in the ears’ and/or ‘in the head’ with no external source. Tinnitus noises are described variously as ringing, whistling, buzzing and humming.

The word tinnitus describes the sensation of hearing a noise in the absence of any external sound. This noise may be heard in one ear, both ears or in the middle of the head or it may be difficult to pinpoint its exact location. The noise may be low, medium or  high-pitched. There may be a single noise or two or more components. The noise may be continuous or it may come and go. Read the rest of this entry »

Studies have shown that increased levels of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) may reverse biological aging. HGH is a natural hormone in the body produced by the Pituitary gland.

After our teen years our bodies produce increasingly less HGH. This  leads to increased body fat, decreased immunity, poor skin tone, decreased libido, and other symptoms usually associated with aging.

Some increase in HGH levels can be achieved naturally by exercise, careful attention to diet, and reducing body weight to optimum levels. Read the rest of this entry »

Control your brainwaves and you control your state of mind. By raising or slowing our brainwaves, we can altar how we think, feel and act. Meditation is the process of slowing our waking beta brainwaves to the slower states of alpha and theta. By learning to control these states, we can improve our health and well-being.

From highest to lowest frequency, these brainwaves are called beta, alpha, theta and delta etc. Beta is our normal state of mind when working, going to school and shopping. During beta our minds are the most alert. Read the rest of this entry »

Endorphins are natural pain killing substances found in the human brain. The name comes from endogenous (meaning within) and morphine (morphine being a pain killer). Endorphins are one of the neurotransmitters in the brain. Levels of endorphins in the brain may be changed by taking a number of drugs including alcohol, anabolic steroids and heroin and other opiates. Electro-acupuncture and binaural sound have been used to stimulate the production of endorphins .

Time and again you’ve experienced the intense effects that food can have on your moods. Cakes, cookies, and fudge are known as pleasure foods not only because they delight your taste buds but because they can make you feel calm and happy – at least temporarily. This sugar induced sense of euphoria comes from several chemical mechanisms in your brain. Read the rest of this entry »