http://www.ei-resource.org/ http://www.ei-resource.org/images/stories/articles.jpg http://www.ei-resource.org/ http://www.ei-resource.org/functional-laboratory-tests/gastrointestinal/heidelberg-stomach-acid-test-/ Gastrointestinal Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:56:47 +0000 431 2009-11-10 16:56:47 7 editorial http://www.ei-resource.org/functional-laboratory-tests/gastrointestinal/heidelberg-stomach-acid-test-/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-therapeutic-devices/light-therapy/bodyclock-advanced-200-dawn-simulator-(lumie)/ Last year I bought the Desklamp Sad Light made by Lumie which has really helped me a lot with my SAD symptoms. I was so impressed that I thought this year why not get a dawn simulator as well and as the Desklamp has been so good I went for this Lumie model. This is the first dawn simulator I have owned and it is such a nicer experience than waking up to a loud alarm in the dark! The simulator gently wakes me up with increasing brightness of light which immediately makes me feel brighter in the mornings. It certainly wouldn't treat my SAD (which is quite severe) by itself but it has been a great addition to ther Desklamp which I use in the mornings at work. I have no complaints about ease of use or quality of this product, my only gripe is the price. You get much more symptom relief for your money from a SAD light box but if you can afford it this dawn simulator would be a great addition to your SAD treatment. ]]> Light Therapy Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:15:19 +0000 421 2009-10-27 16:15:19 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-therapeutic-devices/light-therapy/bodyclock-advanced-200-dawn-simulator-(lumie)/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-therapeutic-devices/light-therapy/desklamp-sad-light-(lumie)/ I have used this lamp all last winter and since the start of september this year for my SAD and found it really helps with my symptoms. I work for a small company and have my own desk in the corner of the room so nobody minds me using this lamp for an hour during the morning. It really helps elevate my mood and give me the the energy and motivation needed to get through the working day that are otherwise missing! The desklamp is just the right size to use where a full-size light box would be an impossibility and it provides the all important 10000 lux of light needed to treat SAD so it's perfect. The quality of the materials seems good and I haven't had any problems with reliability so far. In fact I have been so impressed that I bought another Lumie product - the Bodyclock Sunray 100 - which I have also been impressed with. I have used the two products in combination over the past couple of months and never felt better as the nights draw in. I no longer need to fear the winter! ]]> Light Therapy Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:15 +0000 420 2009-10-27 16:00:15 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-therapeutic-devices/light-therapy/desklamp-sad-light-(lumie)/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/nutrients-s%11z/same-(s%11adenosyl-methionine)/ I count myself very lucky to have discovered SAM-e after having suffered from a form of depression for around 5 years that included a total lack of motivation and enjoyment in life. I was for all intents and purposes a zombie - a shell of a man. My doctor fed me every antidepressant med going including SSRIs (Prozac & Zoloft), SNRIs (Venlafaxine) and even an MAOI (Parnate) and none produced any notable improvement. Eventually I began looking into supplements and after a few failures with St. Johns Wort and other herbs I decided to see a nutritionist. My nutritionist said the symptoms of my depression sounded like I had a deficiency of dopamine and/or norepinephrine so she suggested I try phenylalanine (an amino acid from which these are made). This produced a small but noticeable improvement. When I reported this she gave me SAM-e and - wow! After a week on 400mg per day I was really feeling like myself again for the first time in years. I actually felt like getting off my ass and doing things and the enjoyment in even the little things in life returned! After a few months on 400mg I did notice I was becoming a bit too stimulated (which can be a common side-effect apparently) so I cut back to 300mg a day and have stuck to that without a problem for a year now. SAM-e is quite expensive compared to other supplements but if you suffer from symptoms similar to what I have described then I would definitely say try it - it could be the key to getting your life back. ]]> Nutrients S-Z Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:26:20 +0000 419 2009-10-26 22:26:20 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-nutritional-supplements/nutrients-s%11z/same-(s%11adenosyl-methionine)/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-therapeutic-devices/light-therapy/10,000-lux-lightbox-(androv-medical)/ I bought one of these light boxes through this in november last year and am so glad I did. It really turned things around for me. I had been feeling depressed, tired and sleepy for a few years but only went to my GP about it last year and was diagnosed with SAD. My GP said bright light therapy was the best therapy so I went out and bought this box as it was 10,000lux as recommended by GP but also a lot cheaper than most comparable models. I got mine for £99 but I have just noticed it is now even cheaper at £79. A real bargain! I work from home as a freelance translator and this box allows you to hang it on the wall so I did so next to my desk, which is great! I do 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes mid afternoon and find this really helps to keep my mood and motivation up (previously my work was really suffering in winter). I have found any more than this stimulates me too much so that I can't sleep so I stick to this routine. This year I started using the light box early - at the start of september and haven't had any symptoms apart from the odd dip on very dark and rainy days here in Manchester! I've had no problems with reliability and such with this light box despite its bargain basement price so can't recommend it highly enough. ]]> Light Therapy Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:03:25 +0000 415 2009-10-20 17:03:25 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-therapeutic-devices/light-therapy/10,000-lux-lightbox-(androv-medical)/ http://www.ei-resource.org/home-&-garden/wood-treatment/earthborn-proaqua-eggshell-wood-treatment/ Love it, use it a lot. I have a review on my site at http://ecopainterbrighton.co.uk/blog/eco-paint-review-%E2%80%93-earthborn-pro-aqua-eggshell ]]> Wood Treatment Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:46:33 +0000 408 2009-10-18 19:46:33 9 user http://www.ei-resource.org/home-&-garden/wood-treatment/earthborn-proaqua-eggshell-wood-treatment/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-herbal-remedies/herbs-s%11z/valerian/ I have used valerian on and off for a number of years in capsule and tablet form and find it can be a useful herb. My symptoms tend to vary with the seasons due to the involvement of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) so I am able to sleep better during some periods during the year than others. When I need help with sleep I find valerian to be quite helpful in getting me off to sleep. I take 1000mg-1500mg for this purpose. Another supplement I use for sleep is melatonin (the body's own "sleep hormone") and I would rate melatonin above valerian for this purpose. Just 1mg of melatonin has me drifting off in 15 minutes and I can really feel myself drifting into unconciousness with it. I have found that valerian however is also useful for taking the edge off anxiety and states of irritability and restlessness if taken throughout the day. It is nowhere near as powerful as prescription drugs such as benzodiazepines for this purpose, but it does have an effect. I would certainly recommend anyone suffering from mild insomnia, anxiety, or stress-related symptoms give it a try as it could be a cheap and drug-free solution. ]]> Herbs S-Z Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:28:29 +0000 407 2009-10-13 12:28:29 8 editorial http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-herbal-remedies/herbs-s%11z/valerian/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-therapeutic-devices/light-therapy/dawnlite-natural-alarm-clock/ I have suffered badly from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for around 10 years as a secondary illness to chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Over the years I have found many effective ways to combat SAD and help me through the winter months and the Dawnlite Natural Alarm Clock is one of these. For those suffering from SAD others include - bright light therapy, vitamin D3 supplements, negative air ionization....and simply getting out in the available sun as much as possible. Back to the Dawnlite. It has a great range of features including the ability to set the length of time it takes the light to reach maximum intensity, which is certainly sufficiently bright enough to wake most people. I prefer to use the longest duration setting of 90 minutes for dawn simulation. I find myself starting to come around at about 60 minutes into this cycle. This dawn simulator lamp also works well as a bedside clock with an easily readable display and also as a bedside lamp. The inclusion of a battery backup facility is excellent and sets this apart as a quality product. The Dawnlite looks slightly unusual with its bulbous "lamp on a stalk" design but won't look too out of place in most modern bedrooms. It's unlikely that any dawn simulator will cure full-blown SAD alone but as part of a broader treatment program they can certainly help and I'd rate this model highly. For those with milder forms of "winter blues" it may be just the thing to help you get out of bed during the dark winter mornings. ]]> Light Therapy Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:03:01 +0000 404 2009-10-09 15:03:01 9 editorial http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-therapeutic-devices/light-therapy/dawnlite-natural-alarm-clock/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-medications/antifungal/diflucan-(fluconazole)/ I have found some info from Antifungal-treatments.com this is one place store to buy all kinds of fungal treatment medications. ]]> Antifungal Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:43:18 +0000 402 2009-10-06 11:43:18 1 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-medications/antifungal/diflucan-(fluconazole)/ http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-medications/antifungal/fulvicin--(griseofulvin)/ Antifungal Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:38:47 +0000 401 2009-10-06 11:38:47 4 user http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-%11-medications/antifungal/fulvicin--(griseofulvin)/