Looking at a computer screen or cell phone throughout the day may be impacting your eye health. Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a condition that affects 50-90% of people who report at least one eye weakening symptom. It is not just adult desk jockeys either as CVS even affects children from as young as kindergarten all the way up to high school. If you think you may be struggling with one or more symptoms of CVS, special eye exercises called eye yoga may be helpful. These 6 ways to relieve CVS with eye yoga have been shown to improve...
read moreYou may have heard of all the hype about taking vitamin D but might not be sure if it applies to you. It turns out that most people are deficient in this vitamin due to a variety of modern day reasons but few realize some inconspicuous symptoms that may be a factor. If you aren’t taking vitamin D you may want re-think adding this vitamin to your daily routine. It is one of the least expensive, highly effective remedies that could start up some life cylinders you’ve been missing out on. Sunshine is Not Enough Your body produces vitamin D when...
read moreWe all know about the numerous benefits of banana for our health, but bananas are also beneficial for our skin. Bananas are one of those fruits that are easily available all throughout the year. This means, you will never have to worry about them being in season. Since bananas are power packed with essential vitamins such as B3, B5, B6 and Vitamin C, they produce fabulous results in keeping the skin healthy and fresh. Studies and experience have shown that bananas indeed play a pivotal role in keeping the skin healthy. It is clear that you...
read more“The patient will never care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” – Terry Canale in his American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vice Presidential Address Sometimes the breakneck speed of our digital world can make one feel lost. With less face-to-face interaction many rely on the false sense of connection through screen time. These superficial interpersonal habits seem to have crossed over into reality, particularly in communicating with your physician. This can be significantly detrimental when it comes to dealing...
read moreLosing weight is a challenge to many people. It may seem hard to change your habits, but there are ways to lose weight without making any really big changes. In fact, small changes, over time, will be more beneficial because they will turn into habits that will actually last. While you can make many small changes, even choosing one or two new tips for weight loss can make a big impact on the amount of weight you can lose. You can change the way you approach food, the types and amounts of food you eat, and your exercise habits without much...
read moreGoing to sleep should be a calm, relaxing end to your day. Your bedroom should be a sanctuary that acts as a tool to recharge and revive allowing your body to repair and regenerate. Yet, you could be doing more harm than good as poor sleeping habits may be causing you pain. So much so that some simple fixes may be all you need to avoid unnecessary conventional intervention such as pharmaceutical drugs. The Setup It is estimated that you will sleep a third of your lifetime. With this much of your existence dedicated to shutting down, you may...
read moreFor years there has been speculation about the affects of artificial sweeteners on the human body. The food and beverage industry has always insisted that these types of products were safe for consumption. Well, new research shows that diet soda can increase the chance of stroke and dementia by 300%. It’s probably time to skip the diet soda and artificial sweeteners and reach for a water instead. Still skeptical? Watch the video below from NBC Nightly News and leave your comments...
read moreIf you or a loved one is suffering from AMD you may be asking yourself how to slow down macular degeneration. This article is going to discuss the actions you can take to help slow the progression of this horrible eye disease. Before we discuss how to slow down macular degeneration, we will complete a brief overview of macular degeneration and how this disease has reached nearly epidemic status. It is estimated that as many as 10 million Americans are currently suffering from macular degeneration and it is estimated to affect 190 million...
read moreWith age often comes loss of joint mobility which can significantly slow down your life. Arthritis and related joint conditions is one of the top joint challenges for Americans alone which, over time, can cause a variety of obstacles such as buttoning a shirt or opening a jar. There are several types of arthritis conditions which include inflammatory, degenerative, soft tissue, connective tissue, infectious and metabolic. Conventional medicine offers the usual, temporary synthetic fixes such as anti-inflammatory medicines, pain management and...
read moreYou may be unaware that living in such a fast paced, industrialized, digital world could be putting your vision at risk. Whether it’s microscopic environmental pollutants, overuse of electronic screens, or manipulated, synthesized foods, human eyes are immersed in a constant fight for survival. However, symptoms usually don’t arise until accumulated, years of abuse take its toll and slow growing degeneration robs you of your healthy sight. These outside factors combined with advancing age may be a factor macular degeneration, glaucoma,...
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