As the body goes through the progression of disease and the immune system breaks down, hormonal imbalance almost always comes into play. Symptoms are always a late manifestation of a breakdown in the body. The breakdown generally occurs long before the symptoms surface.   As has been mentioned all along, 95% of all degenerative disease begins with a toxic body. …

Hormones are “chemical messengers” which are produced and secreted by numerous glands in the body. Once a hormone is released into the bloodstream, as a result of a certain stimuli, it instructs target cells and/or glands to produce a particular substance (such as other hormones). These hormones stimulate or inhibit the actions of cells everywhere, depending on the needs of …

  Hormones play a role in essentially every process in our body. For optimal health, proper hormone balance is crucial. When your hormones are in balance, you feel good, look good, and have abundant sustainable energy. When your hormones are out of balance, you may experience a wide range of symptoms that can affect mood and energy, and may also …

Written by M’Lisa Jackson, LCSW be-well-guide.com One way to replace critical thoughts quickly is by using affirmations. What is an affirmation? An affirmation is helpful if it is in first person and in the present tense (such as “I am”). An affirmation is helpful if it is brief. An affirmation should be positive. An affirmation should be time-oriented, such as …

Written by M’Lisa Jackson, LCSW www.be-well-guide.com   Negative thinking can derail your current health plan.  Learn how your thoughts can keep you motivated and positive.   We all have a critical mind inside our head that tells us negative things about our self and the world around us.   For some of us, the critical mind goes unchallenged and gets very …

Most all of us are aware that fitness and regular exercise can help shape and tone our body for an aesthetically appealing outward appearance.  While looking good on the outside can help us feel good about ourselves, there are more benefits of regular physical activity than just strong muscles and a lean body.   The majority of fitness research efforts …