Sometimes it is the simplest things you may neglect that could advance your well being. Water is continually touted as a healthy beverage, yet, it is how and when you drink it that may make a difference. Reviewing these surprising benefits of simply drinking water could turn it from a boring, tasteless choice into a powerful tool that catapults your quality of life. These surprising benefits of water not only include your health but the whole picture of how this precious resource needs to be taken more seriously by all. Best Water Intake ...
read moreHaving a medical procedure is stressful enough but now there is concern that simply visiting a hospital could be dangerous. It was once thought that a hospital was the safest place to be when it came to your health. Nowadays there are many cases of hospital acquired infection (HAI) that may prompt you to protect yourself or your loved one before setting foot in one. These are some simple things you can do to make sure you are prepared. They can potentially lessen your chances of dealing with another health problem alongside the one you went...
read moreChances are, if you have asthma you’ve been versed on what to do to keep it at bay. However, if you were just diagnosed, know someone with asthma, or want to brush up on ways to spot and avoid asthma triggers there just may be a few you forgot or never even knew about. As much as conventional medicine has been able to control asthma symptoms, there may be ways you could avoid using medicine until it is absolutely necessary. By simply being vigilant with your diet and surroundings you just may be able to stave off symptoms such as constricted...
read moreExperiencing any skin burn can be very painful. It is the kind of injury that seems to keep burning even after initial contact and takes much longer to heal than a conventional wound. Many who experience a mild to severe burn may develop scarring which, if treated early, could be avoided. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year approximately 1.1 million people suffer burns that require medical attention. 44% are from fire, 33% from wet heat, 9% from a hot source, 4% from electricity, 3% from chemicals and...
read moreStem cell therapy has been in the works for decades but it is the culmination of these years of study that just may be coming to fruition for many health challenges today. One such study is the Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study or SCOTS which may be one of the first successful applications for those afflicted with vision loss such as macular degeneration. By harvesting stem cells (not from embryos but from the patient themselves) and applying them to specific visual areas that disease is overtaking, it has been found that there are...
read moreHumans are pretty clean. Constant bathing, primping, picking and scent masking are some of the many cleanliness habits practiced. However, no one ever talks about the next best cleansing product for their colon. Yup, that’s right, your large intestines which has a real dirty job but remains ignored by most. For centuries humans have been cleaning out their colons reaping observed beneficial results but when modern society emerged, the practice fell to the wayside as another ancient alternative treatment. Although suspect by some scientific...
read moreThe popping or cracking sounds heard when you bend your finger joints may not be what you think. For years those that cracked their knuckles, pulled out their toes, twisted and popped their neck or back may have been told to stop or suffer future arthritic effects. Not to mention the sheer horror of a sound that mimics bones being splintered which makes most people wince. Recently, scientists looked into knuckle cracking with new technology that could actually video in real time what exactly happens when a bone is bent or pulled into a loud...
read moreStruggling with any health condition can be a challenge, not only for your body but for your mind as well. Dealing with a disability, pain, lack of independence, medications, doctor’s visits, and well intentioned loved ones may have you not wanting to get out of bed in the morning. Depressive symptoms could quickly arise and become significantly paralyzing especially when it comes to losing your sight. This can be a debilitating life event that turns your world completely upside down. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the top...
read moreThe placebo effect is a positive reaction to a non-medicine or medically recognized treatment. It has been known for centuries yet this may be the first time it is being officially recognized by medical science (even though it’s not medicine, but don’t tell anyone or it might not work). The American Cancer Society describes the placebo effect as, “A placebo (pluh-SEE-bow) is a substance or other kind of treatment that looks just like a regular treatment or medicine, but is not. It’s actually an inactive “look-alike” treatment or...
read moreGrabbing a handful of nuts could be the perfect snack that enhances your health and replaces other, not so healthy, choices. Misconceptions about nuts were a concern in the 1990’s when everyone was on a non-fat kick. It was felt that the fat content of nuts would add to American waist sizes when they were really expanding due to processed foods such as those labeled non-fat. People would rather have eaten 10 non-fat, processed muffins than a handful of almonds or cashews. However, most processed foods are simple carbohydrates which means they...
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