The thyroid gland acts as your body’s control center. Its constant release or withholding of various hormones signals the body to carry out specific functions. Located below the Adam’s Apple (aka the laryngeal prominence), the butterfly shaped thyroid gland is one of the largest organs of the endocrine system. The hormones secreted from this gland affect almost every cell in the body and it has been shown that you can eat foods that boost your thyroid hormones. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, “The thyroid plays an important role in...
read moreMillions of men and women from around the world need to take macular degeneration vitamins on a daily basis to aid in the reduction of vision loss due to age related macular degeneration. AMD is a progressive eye disease which affects the macula– a tiny area in the back of the retina– which is responsible for crisp, central vision. AMD is currently the leading cause of legal blindness in people over the age of 55 and it has been estimated that tens of millions of people will be affected worldwide over the next couple of decades....
read moreYou may have seen those trays of green flowing grass in a health food store or farmer’s market. The one’s where someone snips a bunch of grass off and then stuffs piles of it into what looks like a mini meat grinder. The grass is then transformed into a deep green liquid with a pale green pressed grass tail slowly pushing out of the side of the grinder. Then, the liquid which has flowed into a plastic shot glass, is gulped down for what some believe enhances health. This is wheat grass, and the benefits of wheat grass have been traced back...
read moreEye surgery has come a long way. From less pain to rapid recovery the ophthalmologist community continues to make great strides in battling diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts. It is cataracts, however, that have become almost commonplace with the National Eye Institute reporting, “by age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.” Prevent Blindness America (PBA) cites cataracts as being one of the major causes of blindness worldwide, surpassing the causes from macular...
read moreMany studies have shown how gluten, the wheat compound found in breads, grains and many more food choices, adversely affects certain people’s systemic health, particularly the digestive tract. As more practitioners recommended a gluten-free diet however, the free enterprise train left the station commercially making gluten-free a lot bigger than it actually is. It is estimated that, according to Dr. Gundry renowned cardiologist and author of the Plant Paradox, only 1% of the population needs to be gluten-free. Now there is a new...
read moreLower back pain is one of the top 5 reasons people visit a doctor. According to The Good Body, approximately 8 out of 10 Americans will experience back pain in their lifetime. Women are more prone to back pain than men and approximately 54% of all back pain is linked to sitting at a desk for long periods of time. The interesting thing is that 9 out of 10 people that experience back pain cannot link the cause. They go to doctors to find out how to relieve lower back pain, they take medicine and even get surgery which, in many cases, minimally...
read moreA common question for many is whether or not there is a macular degeneration test that can help diagnose age related macular degeneration in its early stages. While it is important to get regular eye exams performed by your eye care professional, there is a simple free macular degeneration test that can be performed in the comfort of your own home. The Amsler Grid or sometimes referred to as an Amsler Chart is a visual tool that helps detect macular degeneration or damage to the optic nerve. It is believed to have been introduced by Swiss...
read moreIt is not easy to deal with a disease that is robbing you of your vision. At the same time something like the slow progression of macular degeneration could possibly threaten your job. Therefore, it is sometimes best to keep your challenge private so you can control your career path rather than having the rug pulled out from under you when management determines it a potential problem or even a liability. Also, doing everything you can to protect yourself from triggers that may increase macular degeneration progression on the job is just as...
read moreSometimes it is the experience of being around an animal that can lift your mood. Most would agree that a cuddly puppy or purring kitten is irresistible, even for those that may be allergic. Many other components also come into play when connecting with a domesticated animal. These health benefits of pet therapy show how connecting with an animal can be just as beneficial as conventional pharmaceuticals, with way better side-effects. Pet Therapy: How It Works If you share your home with a dog or cat you’re basically receiving pet therapy...
read moreYou may have limited opportunities to move your body adequately enough for optimal circulation to occur. Many rarely walk beyond to and from the car or throughout an office setting. Instead, a good amount of people spend time driving or sitting at a desk, which restricts blood flow. Also, if you aren’t one of these people, the conveniences of modern society have most likely compromised your circulation. Low circulation may lead to a long list of issues that, over time, could develop into something more serious. Healthline reports on some...
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