Desiree Lotz

Can Drinking Water Worsen Dehydration?

Absolutely ! I have been helping people with their nutrition for many years and the main issue that comes up every single day with almost everyone I see is dehydration. When I tell them “dehydration”, they very often say “but I drink a lot of water”. When I tell them that drinking a lot of water can actually worsen the problem I get a look of total disbelief. “So much... (posted by Desiree 299 days 18 hours ago.)

What Causes Asthma?

Anyone who has suffered from asthma or watched someone suffering from it knows how frightening this condition can be. You feel like you’re going to die because you can’t breathe or your breathing is impaired and that’s very scary. What happens is that the bronchial tubes – these tubes, or airways, let air in and out of your lungs, so you can breathe - go into spasm so the air can’t move in and out... (posted by Desiree 1 year 117 days ago.)

Restless Leg Syndrome - What is it Actually?

RLS is a condition described as a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move when at rest in an effort to relieve these feelings. RLS sensations are often described by people as burning, creeping, tugging, or like insects crawling inside the legs. Nowadays, with most symptoms being given some or other lofty title ending in "disorder" or... (posted by Desiree 1 year 211 days ago.)

More About Hormones

Each hormone has a different shape as it has to be able to "dock" into the "receptor site" of the target organ. Not only does this hormone have to "dock" into the receptor site but it also has to "turn" like a key. You've probably experienced this. You have a key that goes into the lock perfectly but won't turn because it's the wrong key? In the same way, these hormones have to "dock" and "turn" to... (posted by Desiree 1 year 269 days ago.)

Growth Spurts and Childhood Illnesses

During growth spurts, children are more susceptible to colds, flu, childhood diseases - and even polio! Why is this? Believe it or not, a calcium deficiency (actually a calcium bi -carbonate deficiency note this is not calcium carbonate so don't confuse them) can. In order to prevent recurring fevers and reduce susceptibility to colds, flu, childhood diseases and polio it is essential that there is a... (posted by Desiree 1 year 287 days ago.)

Want a New Body? Here is How!

Did you know that every single cell in your human body is replaced and renewed within a period of seven years, consecutively, for your entire life? This includes your brain, your heart, your liver, your nerves, etc, etc. Some cells get renewed in a few days, some months, some years but at the end of a 7-year period, you have a completely new body. Old cells die and are replaced by new... (posted by Desiree 1 year 298 days ago.)