L-Asparagine

L-Asparagine

L-Asparagine is a non-essential(1) amino acid because it can be synthesized in the body from Aspartic acid. Its chemical structure is identical to that of Aspartic acid, except one side chain is linked to ammonia, making it an Amide. It serves as an amino donor in a...
Light Touch

Light Touch

The Next Step in the Evolution of Health Support is Here … As a unique muscle-tissue therapy quite different from traditional massage, Cathy utilizes “light touch” and “light tapping” (using a reflex hammer) to reset the nervous system....
Foot Pain

Foot Pain

Calcific tendinitis(aka calcific tendinopathy) What is calcefic tendinitis? Also called calcific tendinopathy, Calcific Tendinitis happens when calcium builds up in the tendons. It is most common in the shoulders but it may occur in the elbows, wrists, hands, hips,...
Why Supplement?

Why Supplement?

There are times when conventional meds are the right solution for someone. It really depends on that particular person and their comfort level of self-care and their trust in Western medicine. Additionally, there are times when conventional medicine is the absolute...

The Nervous System: Vertebrae, Areas and Effects

Your nervous system coordinates and controls every organ and structure of your body. Slipped disks and other soft tissue issues may cause irritation to the nervous system which can cause pain and could even effect the system resulting in complications as indicated in...

The Nervous System: Your Nerves

Your nervous system controls everything you do, including breathing, walking, thinking, and feeling. The nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and billions of nerves throughout your body. These nerves are like tiny wires that run through your whole...

The Nervous System: Your Brain

In this class, we’ll start at the top … the brain. Let’s take a look at the anatomical structures of the brain and provide a non-inclusive overview of what each structure holds. The forebrain (Diagram a) shows a human brain cut through the middle to...
The Liver and Gallbladder

The Liver and Gallbladder

The liver is located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity, just below the diaphragm. It is partially surrounded by the ribs and extends from the level of the fifth intercostal space to the lower margin of the ribs. BTW: The pancreas is included in the...

Sacroiliac Joint: Case Studies

Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint) What is the SI Joint? The SI Joints connect the spine to the hips. They provide support and stability and play a major role in absorbing impact when walking and lifting. Client Chief Complaint: June 2020 SI Joint pain; left leg and hip...

The Intestines

Once food leaves your stomach, it is no longer a solid mass. It is a liquified accumulation of nutrients waiting to be distributed throughout the body. In order for nutrition to be assimilated, it has to go through the intestines. Nutrients are sent to cells to...