Whether you are a combat veteran, suffered abuse as a child or endured other forms of severe physical, mental and/or emotional stress, chances are you suffer from some degree from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD can last for months…

Stress is not only a common denominator among just about everyone living in the 21st Century, but it is also a natural and necessary survival mechanism. When you are subjected to any sort of threat, physical or emotional, an acute…

In America, drinking alcohol serves as a rite of passage for young people as they explore the forbidden fruits of adulthood. Despite widespread abuse among teenagers and on college campuses, most people acknowledge this period as a temporary phase, and…

Mitochondria are critical organelles located within your body’s cells that use oxygen to convert food to energy. They play essential roles in metabolism, energy production, intracellular signaling and apoptosis (normal cell death). Other functions of mitochondria include: Detoxification of ammonia…