Healthy snacks are everywhere you turn these days yet many are a grand attempt at packing in so many ingredients it can sometimes feel like you’re chewing on an expensive block of wood. Add in the immense amount of processing that goes into these protein and power bars and you may need to think twice about your snack selection. Popcorn on the other hand is cheap, easy to make and recommended by dietitians, doctors and weight loss plans. The next time you have a party or need to fill a hankering for a satisfying snack, reach for some...
read moreIf you enjoy music on a regular basis you may be doing your health a favor without even knowing it. If you just listen in the car, chances are your mind and body are appreciating every note. However, you may just be the type that doesn’t care too much about music and can take it or leave it. Whether you’re a connoisseur, a dabbler of music or even a non-interested party these 5 reasons music can improve your health may encourage you to start tuning in. Music is an easy way to enhance your quality of life without having to succumb to Big...
read moreIt’s hard to determine if you are a snorer, that is until someone within your sleep range alerts you to your deep, bothersome, guttural grinds. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) reports that snoring “affects approximately 90 million American adults – 37 million on a regular basis.” There are a variety of reasons you may be snoring and just as many ways you can stop. It is important to know what type of snorer you are with the top causes coming from the throat, tongue, or sinus cavity. These 3 snoring remedies that work and 3 that...
read moreMaintaining a healthy immune system entails subscribing to a sensible diet and regimented exercise program. However, many studies point to a third factor most have not considered, until now. It is the delicate microorganism balance in your gut. This is where most of your immune system resides and when it is out of balance disease can occur. Science has always known that the importance of keeping your gut community in perfect balance is essential to your digestive health but now researchers are discovering other systemic benefits. A new study...
read moreSometimes your skin may develop a rash. Rashes can be linked to a number of causes including foods, clothes, detergents, creams, animals and even other people. These outbreaks can be very uncomfortable, raising your skin into bumps and pustules that scream to be itched. Many times people infect the rash by transferring bacteria from under the fingernails when they scratch. These 6 natural ways to treat a rash may help you get through the hard part until your body can fight it off and clear it up. If your rash continues to progress or lasts...
read moreImmediate recognition and action of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could make a significant impact when it comes to slowing progress and potentially saving your sight. One application that has recently been studied is the rapid implementation of using lasers to repair damage caused by AMD. If caught early, this means hope for many diagnosed with wet AMD when blood vessels are affected causing a more serious degeneration to blindness. Talk to your doctor or ophthalmologist about early symptoms and how this recent research may be...
read moreThe human condition never ceases to amaze and with this ugly, divisive, judgmental political season science may be a factor when it comes to choosing a like-minded mate. Research indicates a subtle scent you may emit that locks into another persons “antennae” that is assumed nature has installed for none other than good ole’ procreation. It turns out that no matter how much you soap, shampoo, condition, lotion, perfume or cologne, your body odor seeps through. This is your primitive code which triggers all sorts of cognitive responses by...
read moreLutein is powerful carotenoid and is essential for keeping eyes in good health. Pronounced “loo-teen” and sounding like the word “protein,” lutein is one of the most highly recommended items to take as a daily supplement to support healthy eyes and vision. Why is lutein so important? In the simplest sense it is because it protects your macula from blue light and sun damage. It is highly concentrated in the macula, which is the part of the retina responsible for crisp, central vision. A deteriorating macula leads to...
read moreContinued research shows how a multitude of health challenges are often due to the highly inflammatory environment your body could be struggling with. When you hear the word inflammation you probably think of an injury that swells up into a bruise which takes a few days or even weeks to subside. Yes, this is topical, conspicuous inflammation but what you may not realize is that inflammation on a cellular level could be occurring in your body right now. Often, the body will remedy cellular inflammation but when your system is overwhelmed with...
read moreWhen it comes to macular degeneration there are genetic markers and then there are genetic mutations. The difference could determine whether or not someone may have the potential to develop the disease and integrate dietary/lifestyle changes to prevent it or if there are predisposed damaged or anomaly related gene mutations one could need a more aggressive approach against. Genetic markers have been found showing an indication of potentially developing age-related macular degeneration or AMD. AMD is usually a slowly developing disease that...
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