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Last year alone, Americans spent billions of dollars on natural remedies for sicknesses. But there are numerous products available in health food stores, making it difficult to choose between them. It’s also difficult to know which ones are good and which ones are bad. It is crucial to mention that there are some vitamins and minerals found in supplements that are great for your health, and others that can cause unthinkable damage to your body. Before you put anything down your throat, take a minute or two and read about these 3 amazing secrets that supplement companies don’t want to tell you.

Surprising Secret #1 The difference between drugs and nutritional supplements.

Amazing Secret #2 The impact of taking supplement with prescriptions drugs.

Amazing Secret #3 The importance of buying name brand and approved companies.

The Difference Between and Drug and Nutritional Supplements

Often times, there is no significant difference. Both can have strong effects and can cause physical problems if taken incorrectly. One of the critical factors is how the FDA, or the Food and Drug Administration view them. Largely, supplements are handled like foods. They are intended to supplement the diet, to go along with it. Drug on the other side are substances intended to treat or prevent disease. Due to these differing definitions, most supplements get lots of attention from the FDA, almost as much as a package of cough drops.

The Impact of Taking Both Drugs and Supplements

It is important to be careful when taking supplements because some of them when mixed with prescription drugs may cause very negative side effects. The easiest and best thing to do is to discuss with your doctor and supplements that you are taking or are considering to take and let him evaluate them for you. You should do this even if you think that the supplements are good. In addition, if you are scheduled for surgery, make sure to stop taking these supplements as some can cause excessive bleeding, high blood pressure, and may interfere with the anesthesia.

The Importance of Taking Only Brand Name Supplements

One myth is that supplements contain all natural ingredients and are therefore safer prescription drugs. However, this is not the case at all. Lab test and independent research has found that many supplements contain ingredients like pesticides, metal, and bacteria. Recently, Consumer Reports test fond that mislabeling of drug ingredients occurs often and that dosage instructions are wrong. Consumer Reports suggests that instead of picking anything off the shelf, try and stick to the companies that you are familiar with that have a long standing reputation like GNC and Vitamin Shoppe.

Now that you have been enlightened, you may be wondering where you can obtain accurate information about supplements. It is ironic that most of what you will see online or hear from talking with a grocery store clerk is not reliable. Take a step in the right direction by talking to the FDA and the National Institute of Health.

Our minds are so important, and when something gets in the way of it functioning properly. Mental illness is technically a sickness in your mind. Often, when individuals are afflicted with mental illness, it can be devastating to them and their families.

Despite the fact that it is distressing, mental illness is in no way out of the common. In fact, the President’s New Freedom Commission has stated that the most ordinary disability is mental illness.

However, that does not mean that mental illness is always so serious that it is impossible for the individual to function. In fact, with proper medication and therapy individuals who suffer from mental illness are often very capable of leading healthy and productive lives.

There are many different types of mental illness out there, but there are a few that are definitely more common than others. Depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder are three types of mental illness that have the most cases reported. However, there are other less known types of mental illness like amnesia, autism, hysteria, kleptomania, and panic attacks to name a few.

The most important idea about mental illness is to have it identified correctly and to seek treatment . Habitually therapy comprises counseling by a licensed doctor of psychiatry, and could be combined with a regiment of recommendation drugs. The vital thing to be aware is that there are greatly useful medically based treatments out there to treat mental illness.

Depression is a medical condition. Depression is comprised of many stages of illness. They can range from mild depression, Bi-polar disorders or manic depression, all the way up to major depression. Depression is no doubt considered a disease. It’s a mental disease, but a disease nonetheless. It strikes a critical organ, the brain. Depression doesn′t make a person a lesser person. It does not place you in a category that is stereotyped as weird or nuts. Just like other illnesses it can be treated.

Early depression is hard to detect. Sadness is part of life. People can become sad for a variety of reasons. This alone does not constitute depression. Depression isn′t short term. Depression is long term. If the depressed mood seems to linger week after week and begins to affect your daily life than that is a sure sign of depression . Radical mood swings are a sure sign of depression. Bad eating and inability to sleep are also signals.

Medical depression has complex causes. It leaves open many possibilities and factors that must be taken into consideration. Stress is certainly one of the major causes of depression. There is so much stress in our lives today. Stress is part of personal interaction. Stress comes from balancing the books. Raising children is stressful and so can result in medical depression. Some forms of medical depression come on after losing a loved one. Chemical, environmental and even genetic issues further complicate the situation.

The positive result is that there are cures for medical depression. 17 million people nation wide are affected with medical depression yearly. 2/3 of those will never seek medical attention. It is hard to get a cure if you don′t get diagnosed. There are medications both natural and prescribed on the market today. Medical professionals can also assist the cure by offering ‘talk therapy’. This is a means of talking out the problem with you.. There are also many different support groups that allow you to associate with those who suffer and feel the same as you do. You do not have to get through medical depression alone. Such a disease isn′t self healing. Medical professionals should be consulted if you or someone you know shows symptoms of medical depression.

Let there be no doubt that depression is a serious mental illness that requires months and sometimes years of treatment on the path to a cure. Millions of Americans across the United States are affected by depression each and every year. The situation becomes worse because only one third of those who suffer depression ever get treated.

Depression has always been classified as a mental affliction. Therefore, many Americans choose not to be placed into that category. Instead of being considered mentally ill, people try to manage the problem themselves. Unlike a headache depression doesn′t eventually stop on its own, and more people suffer from depression than you might think.

What are the causes for depression? The answer can get very complicated because you have to take many factors into consideration. There are so many things factored into the cause of this disease. Here are a few of the parts of depression. Many medical professionals believe that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. But what causes the imbalance?

Typically the causes stem from biological, genetic, physical, mental and environmental implications. There are those inflicted that never really determine what spurned their depression. Depression often follows diagnosis of other medical conditions, particularly those that result in imminent death or are chronic.

Depression can also stem from the emotional pain when a close person dies. Everyone knows such losses are serious. Long periods of emotional, sexual or other physical abuses can result in depression. When people abuse drugs and/or alcohol the result is often depression. People’s mental states are fragile. If exposed to the wrong pressures, depression can result. There can also be a genetic element to depression. A strong correlation between family history of depression and current depression has been found. Many prescription drugs can cause depression. It has been clinically proven that some high blood pressure medication can cause depression.

A major cause of depression is stress. In our lives many events and elements can cause stress. Some of that stress can even be related to positive events in our lives such as promotions, graduation or moving into a new house. In these cases it’s not the good event causing stress, but fear of the unknown and/or fear of ability to deserve or maintain the positive element. In addition, many are stressed from personal conflicts with their loved ones, associates in employment or friends. Some people have a low threshold for stress. They’re affected by events and activities that to others seem to not be stressful.

Doctors first look for cause when seeking a treatment for depression. If you or someone you love suffers from depression-please seek medical assistance.

Beginning aromatherapy can be a little discouraging. There’s SO many oils to choose from, with an incredible array of effects, and an equally incredible array of safety warnings. Where is one to start? Well, like learning anything new, the important thing is to actually get started - buy a few bottles of inexpensive, yet broadly appealing and effective oils and give them a try. It’s really more simple than you might think to use essential oils for things like stress reduction and minor wound healing. At the same time, you’ll be venturing into an entire branch of natural medicine, one in which European doctors even specialize in for addressing a wide variety of ailments. There are many, many excellent books available to advance your knowledge; just remember that essential oils are potent medicines: start slowly, use essential oils that are considered safe in all applications, and keep learning to expand your area of expertise.

Aromatherapy really has a bad name in North America. Kinda soft and fuzzy, and maybe a little too ‘new age’ for many folks. But essential oils share many traits with other natural medicines; they’re really concentrated plant extracts that just happen to smell exceptionally good. ‘Volatile-Plant-Extract-Therapy’ would be a much more appropriate name. ‘Volatile’ simply means ‘easily evaporated’ - in this sense, essential oils are more like alcohol than oil. But unlike alcohol, essential oils are made up of very complex molecules that have a great breadth of healing properties. These properties vary greatly depending on the plant from which the oil was extracted. Many oils are known potent antibacterials, antivirals, anti-inflammates, and stimulate wound healing. Of course, their aroma’s DO have profound effects as well laboratory studies have conclusively shown this in clinical settings. Inhalation is the simplest method of using essential oils, and is an excellent place to start with aromatherapy.

When inhaled, essential oils effect our limbic system, the seat of the brain’s emotional centers. Many oils have been found to sharpen concentration, reduce tension and anxiety, and even reduce depression. How can we reap these magnificent benefits? There are a few simple, cost-effective ways to prepare essential oils for inhalation and experience these wonderful effects: the ‘handkerchief method’, making your own ’smelling salts’, and making your own aromatherapy ‘mister′. More advanced users will want to use an electric diffuser that disperses a fine mist of essential oil throughout your environment. With a little research, you’ll be able to find the right oil or oil combination to suit your needs, and we’ll go over several effective ones here.

The handkerchief method is pretty straightforward - put a drop or two of an oil or blend on a tissue and inhale (careful with some oils though - peppermint, for example, can burn the sensitive skin around your nostrils if put in direct contact). You can even leave the tissue, handkerchief, or piece of cloth in a room or your workspace and the oil will continue to evaporate and have its effects. Making your own smelling salts is similar, and your preparation will last a while longer. To make the salts, fill a small vial with natural sea salt and drip essential oils into the salt. The amount of oil needn’t be precise - enough that there is detectable aroma, and not so much that the salt gets completely wet. Just unscrew the cap and inhale from the bottle whenever you need a lift, or, like the handkerchief, leave the vial open in your space, letting the aroma slowly fill the area. A mister can be used infuse a room with aroma - just add essential oils to water in a small spray bottle (10 drops per cup of water is a good starting point), shake before each use and spray! When you’re ready for a greater impact from the aromatic use of oils, find a quality cold-air nebulizing diffuser. These units make fine mist of oil, creating a significant concentration in your environment, and can have valuable health benefits beyond stimulating the smell sense - they can purify the air in your home or office, and can help with many infectious illnesses when used as directed by a health practitioner.

Here are a few easy recipes for the inhalation method: For uplifting the mood and brightening the mind - 4 parts of Rosemary, 3 parts of Lavender, 2 parts of Lemon and 1 part of Peppermint, OR 3 parts Clary Sage, 2 parts Bergamot and 1 part Sweet Orange. For calming anxiety - equal parts of Roman Chamomile, Bergamot and Orange, OR 3 parts Lavender, 2 parts Neroli and 1 part Bergamot. For creating a harmonious atmosphere - 3 parts Jasmine, 1 part Ylang Ylang and 1 part Sandalwood, OR equal parts Geranium, Patchouli and Bergamot. For simply bringing calm or inducing sound sleep, pure Lavender oil by itself may be perfect. These and other blends can make wonderful natural perfumes when diluted to 15% in Jojoba oil Rose and Jasmine oils can be used this way by themselves.

Aromatherapy massage and topical application: Ideally, this is done with a partner, but self-massage will work as well. Creating your own massage oil is a straightforward process; just dilute 10 - 20 parts of essential oil (single or blended) per ounce of carrier oil. There are a variety of carrier oils available; Sweet Almond is a great all-around oil and is recommended for general aromatherapy massage. As for the massage, itself, any technique will do - let your intuition be your guide. The blends listed above will work effectively as massage oils as well, when diluted in a carrier, though here are a few more fun recipes: For a sensual massage, per ounce of carrier oil, add - 8 parts Sandalwood, 6 parts Rose, 4 parts Lavender and 2 parts Ylang Ylang. For opening the heart, try 4 parts Spikenard, 4 parts Lavender and 2 parts of Rose. Finally, for sheer relaxation, use 6 parts Lavender, 4 parts Neroli and 2 parts Bergamot. Note that topical application of citrus oils (Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine, Lemon, Lime, etc.) should be avoided on skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight in the following few days - these oils are known to be photo-sensitizing, and can make the skin more susceptible to burning by UV rays. The feet are excellent receivers of essential oil energy; this is the basis of reflexology. Many oils that can irritate sensitive skin elsewhere can be applied ‘neat’ (undiluted) to the bottoms of the feet; the tops of the feet are more sensitive, though this area will also have significant energetic results.

Don’t be afraid to create your own blends! You will certainly find particular oils that you enjoy - and aromatherapy is like that. It is the oils you find most enjoyable that are likely those that are most effective for you. An important starting note is to change the ratios of oils you are blending very slowly. Start with one drop of each oil in a small vial, mixing them and allowing a few minutes for them to blend before adding more oil 1 drop at a time. In general, citrus oils (Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine, Lemon, Lime) tend to bring alertness while calming at the same time. Herb oils (Peppermint, Rosemary and Basil) tend to be invigorating, while floral oils tend to be relaxing (Lavender, Chamomile, Jasmine, Neroli). This is only a guideline - many oils have complex properties and will affect individuals differently - use your nose as a guide.

Medical aromatherapy, the use of essential oils to treat specific medical conditions, requires a bit more knowledge in many cases. There are a few excellent examples of employing oils for common needs: Lavender works very well for minor burns; it is anti-inflammatory and helps the skin regenerate. Blended half and half with Tea Tree, it can be used in place of other antibacterial agents on small cuts and scrapes. Helichrysum italicum oil is a remarkable healer of bruises and sports injuries; it can be used undiluted or at a 5-10% dilution in Hazelnut oil. Melissa oil is documented as an excellent treatment for the herpes virus. For support for common colds, inhale equal parts Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus. For support in clearing chest and sinus conditions, use Lavender, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus. These blends can be added to a carrier oil and rubbed into the chest, inhaled from a steaming bowl of water (with the eyes closed!) or used in a diffuser. The greatest promise for medical essential oil use lies in their profound ability to eradicate bacteria and viruses - this is where the need of an experienced professional arises, however. As with any medication, matching the correct oil and it’s application with the illness is critical, otherwise the oil may have no effect, and the patient may not heal. When done properly, however, remarkable results have been achieved.