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The Most Important Thing That's Probably Missing From Your Backyard 

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https://vdbaa.com/fullpage.php?section=General&pub=937269&ga=g The Most Important Thing That's Probably Missing From Your Backyard   The 10 Medicinal Plants You'll Have in Your Backyard :   I am a mother, a herbalist, a survival skills instructor, and a biologist. I graduated with a degree in Biology from McGill University and further developed my herbal skills in the desert of Kalahari. I lived there for years with one of the oldest cultures on Earth, the San Bushmen. Many San still live off what the land provides in terms of food and medicine, and many of them live well to a ripe old age without ever taking pills or seeing the inside of a hospital. When I was just 29 years old, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. MS is an incurable autoimmune condition that makes your immune system attack the brain and spinal cord. I was in constant agony, most of the time in a wheelchair. The Western treatment prescribed by my doctors didn’t provide much relief. For the last 20 ...

The 5 Hormonal Blocks that make it impossible to lose weight

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  The Crux/Summary of this long article : https://digi.hormonalbalancenow.com/#aff=MrPo55 Here are some of the main points regarding thyroid, excess cortisol, estrogen, insulin, and leptin: Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland and regulate metabolism, growth, and development. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid does not produce enough hormones, leading to weight gain, fatigue, and other symptoms. Levothyroxine is a medication that can replace the missing hormones and restore normal function 1 2 . Cortisol is a hormone that is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It helps the body cope with the stress by increasing blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammation. However, chronic stress can lead to excess cortisol production, which can cause weight gain, especially around the abdomen, as well as other health problems. Reducing stress, exercising, and eating a balanced diet can help lower cortisol levels 2 3 . Estrogen is a hormone that i...