Think of your body as a 24-hour working factory: every day there’s gazillions of operations undertaking place in a dozen different departments. But to do all this, your body requires some raw materials. These include at least 30 vitamins, minerals, and dietary components that your body needs but cannot manufacture on its own in sufficient amounts. [...]
Millions of people all over the world suffer from high blood pressure. Sometimes you don't want the stress or hassle of a medical intervention. It's highly recommended that sufferers of high blood pressure talk to their doctors about the best treatment. We've put together a list of 7 natural herbs that can help to control high [...]
The worldwide population of seniors who are aged 60 years old and older is said to be increasing. This may be due to decreased mortality and fertility rates, and will continue to increase. We are looking forward to a future of senior health care.1 With aging goes a decrease in organ health and functioning, further giving rise [...]
Did you know that back pain is the leading cause of disability in the UK? What’s more, it accounts for 11 percent of all total disability? Dealing with back pain is no fun. Back pain can disrupt your daily schedule, and if not treated properly, it can seriously disrupt your quality of life. When most [...]
Alcohol is also known by its chemical name which is ethanol. It is a psychoactive substance which is an active ingredient in drinks like beer, distilled spirits also known as hard liquor and wine. Alcohol has been known to have harmful interactions with many prescription medications, also some OTC (over-the-counter) drugs, as well as some herbal [...]
Hair health is an aspect of hygiene and beauty care that is often overlooked or shrugged aside. Most people just pick a shampoo and conditioner they like the smell of and keep it moving. However, if you've ever had to deal with dry, flat, oily, or just all-around lifeless hair, you know that the problem usually [...]
When did being healthier become so expensive? Gym memberships, organic food, ergonomic ‘seating solutions,’ – a lot of people are making a lot of money out of helping us to be human! Of course, our lives are pretty busy these days. Activities that used to answer all of these needs – such as hunting or farming [...]
What you eat affects how you feel, and that includes when you are at work, too. For example, if you're eating healthier, you're probably more alert and more creative, more willing to collaborate with team members and help contribute to projects. But the reverse is also true: If you’re eating poorly it’s going to affect both [...]
Americans aren’t the healthiest folks. Many of us are overweight or obese. And even those of us who are not overweight or obese may not be getting the sort of nutrition that we should be. Our American diets tend to include a lot of empty calories in the form of processed foods, which tend to be [...]
There are more than 30 million people in the United States who suffer from some form of diabetes, and more than 84 million U.S. adults have prediabetes. As the 7th leading cause of death across the country, diabetes is traumatic condition that dramatically affects your everyday life and lasts a lifetime. Most adults are unaware of [...]
Men who make their living through physical exertion need solid, well-made work boots to stay safe. Your partner most likely already knows this, but busy men don’t always have the time (or inclination) to shop and that’s where you come in. Unless he works in an office, he needs men's waterproof work boots to do more [...]
It is expected that during adulthood, our bodies change adversely depending on personal aged-based physiognomies. Therefore, each will experience age-related changes based on their genetic make-up, as well as controllable factors such as exercise and poor diet. Individuals undergo maturation as soon as they reach adulthood. It is during this stage our bodies experience degeneration of [...]
No matter what type of allergies you are experiencing, it is safe to say that we can all agree that they are not pleasant. While allergies are not pleasant no matter what type of allergy they are, it is important to understand the difference between environmental allergies vs. seasonal allergies. By being educated on environmental and [...]
As parents, getting our kids to acquire healthy habits while they are still young is extremely important. We always want what is best for our children even if we have to force them into making something “horrendous” (at least to them) a habit, such as eating vegetables. Children can easily pick up a habit—both good or [...]
When was the last time you took a night off to go out on the town? If it’s been a while, you should consider changing your habits. Taking time to live it up a little is more important than you might think — on top of being fun, it's actually good for you. [...]
Recent reports about the opioid epidemic have gotten people to think twice about prescription medication. The old adage about “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is being taken to a literal extreme. People want alternative forms of medicine that offer the same positives without the negative side effects. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments [...]
Many of us begin using sleeping pills when we have trouble falling asleep. A sleeping pill may be a quick method of solving our sleep related issues, but does its good outweigh the harm it does to our mental and physical self? Sleeping pills can be harmful to your health and may cause serious issues in [...]
Standing desks have become a popular alternative to a traditional sitting desk in many workplaces. The taller surface encourages standing and movement throughout the workday, which can counteract some of the negative effects of spending forty hours a week sitting still. (Image source) While stand-up desks have been all the rage, new studies and user testimonials [...]
Sleep is an important part of everybody’s life. Good sleep influences your health, feelings, your ability to work or study, and your life in general. Sleep helps people to be happy. When you sleep enough, you have more energy and motivation to achieve your goals, and do well to others. Numerous trifles cause good, comfortable and [...]
During the fall, people get to enjoy special things that aren't typically enjoyed during other times of the year. So much of fall gets celebrated, and that celebration often comes through the form of unhealthy foods. Candy and pumpkin flavored desserts are everywhere. If you're giving out gifts, it's hard to find something that isn't loaded [...]
Anti-aging lessons are something that you can use when you realize that you have to do some things that will be good for you. You should consider applying these anti-aging tips because they can change the way that you will live your life. You just have to be sure that you make the right anti-aging changes [...]
These days, everyone seems to be tired. Everywhere you look, there’s a coworker nursing a cup of coffee as they struggle to get through their Monday morning, or a friend who’s too exhausted to meet us for drinks from all the rushing and the stress of their day. You yourself often fall victim to bouts of [...]
The short answer is yes, yes it does. Serrapeptase is especially effective in those cases where the patient is struggling with problems related to, or stemming from, chronic inflammation. If you would like the longer and more detailed answer, first you would need to brush up on your basic information regarding what exactly inflammation is, what [...]
Occupational hygiene helps organizations prepare for several environmental contaminants, including biological, physical and chemical, that could impair the health or well-being of both workers and community members. Having smart occupational hygiene practices in place plays a huge role in improving your workers safety and in the development of a company-wide culture of safety. [...]
