Scientists have long been puzzled as to why humans and animals sleep. The common answer is that it may help recharge energy levels, mend neurotransmitters and discard unneeded cognitive information, yet there is no evidence of this as of yet. However, it makes sense when lack of sleep is associated with the degeneration of various health compromises including: Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, to name a few. Now, another condition that may be added to the list is how scientists have found glaucoma...
read moreLupus is a disease that confuses the immune system into attacking itself. This is called an autoimmune disease, one of many that the medical community cannot figure out how to cure. Lupus means “wolf” in Latin and was the name given to this disease by thirteenth century physician Rogerius when he noticed that the lupus rash (one of several prominent symptoms of the disease) resembled a wolf bite. Lupus disease usually doesn’t cause death, although complications associated with lupus may attribute to early mortality. Many people have...
read moreYou know it is a highly toxic world we all live in but what you might not know is how some of these toxins may be quietly causing you pain. Heavy metal poisoning is becoming more of a concern as food, water, and even air carries some kind of heavy metal element. It is a slow accumulation and over time these compounds could penetrate and compromise cellular activity, potentially resulting in digestive issues, fatigue, and joint pain, to name a few. Unfortunately, conventional medicine tries to fix these symptoms with even more toxins...
read moreWhen you hear the word dandelion you might immediately think of those yellow sunburst weeds that pop up all over your lawn eventually turning into a whip of white fluffiness. Turns out that this dandelion weed (like many other weeds) has some pretty impressive healing properties. If you like sipping some unique teas or just want to enhance your health with a potent supplement, this is what dandelion just might offer. The health benefits of dandelion (made from the same stuff many dads had their kids digging out of the yard) are raising...
read moreThe secret to lifelong health is making simple adjustments in your everyday lifestyle. Focus more on healthy food , managing stress factors, exercising and regular medical checkups. In other words, attaining health success depends on the things that you do on a daily basis. In this article, I feature some best ways you can turn health into success. Every day, health professionals tell us that good health is a personal responsibility. Unfortunately, they do not give us the fine details on how to maintain that healthy lifestyle. Therefore,...
read moreMost common cardiovascular conditions that are a matter of great concern consist of congestive heart failure, arteriolosclerosis, and ischemic heart disease. The American Heart Association shows that cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading reasons for death worldwide. Thus, it is essential to keep your cardiovascular health in mind. You can maintain your cardiovascular health with several lifestyle changes. Let’s check out seven small steps to improve your cardiovascular health. 1. Cut Back On The Intake Of Sodium Your body only needs...
read moreCalcium supplements are considered by some to be a risk for increasing the possibility of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Several studies claimed that it was highly possible for your body to have a compromised reaction when trying to simply strengthen your bones. Studies reported that high levels of calcium supplementation and self-reported glaucoma as well as possible early AMD development were linked. About 43% of the US population, which includes 70% of older women, take calcium supplements. However, past studies that...
read moreLearn to reduce allergy symptoms such as a scratchy throat, runny nose and tearing eyes by adjusting the environment around you which may harbor these triggers. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), the main sources of indoor allergens are, PetsWall-to-wall carpetSoft furnitureStuffed toysBeddingDamp areasIndoor plantsMattresses that aren’t in allergy coversPillows and bedding you can’t wash in hot water This spring and summer try some of these 7 surprising ways to combat seasonal allergies with these...
read moreYou are a busy person and eating healthy can sometimes (or all the time) be really hard to do. These fast vegan recipes for on-the-go health (courtesy of Pickles and Honey) will enable you to prepare and take with you good choices that keep you going all day long. Let’s face it, vegan eating is popping up everywhere and as much as you might embrace it or be annoyed by it, there’s some real evidence behind at least giving it a try. Although it could sound completely undoable at first (no meat, eggs, cheese, dairy or honey) many have...
read moreWhen you just thought you saw it all, along comes a food concoction that makes you raise an eyebrow or grimace in pain. There’s pizza and Nutella, french fries and ice cream, bacon and jelly, and salt and pepper on apples to name a few. Now, it looks like mushroom coffee is out of the gate but before you yell at the weird food gods, take note that not all weird foods raise taste bar levels, some are actually good for you. Coffee 2.0 Along with tea and water, coffee is one of the top global beverages. It charges up so many people...
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