Many people recognize life as a balancing act. Good health can be seen as such as well. The body contains all sorts of cells, compounds, and minerals that work together to achieve optimal function – and maintain balance. The blood is the life force that transports nutrients and hormones throughout the body, and its balance is essential for our well …
Adenomyosis is a condition very similar to endometriosis. However, instead of endometrial tissue developing outside of the uterus, adenomyosis manifests as abnormal tissue growth inside the muscular wall of the uterus. The abnormal growth thickens and hardens the uterus. The condition, due to the hyper-stimulation of endometrial cells during menstruation, causes painful bowel movements, bleeding in between periods, painful periods, severe …
High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hypertension affects 75 million people in America – that’s one out of every three U.S. adults. This dangerous condition, also known as the “silent killer”, is relatively asymptomatic; symptoms typically occur …
Ginger (Zingiber officianale) is a tropical plant with spicy roots used for its amazing flavor in various cuisines. It has been traditionally used for several different ailments such as nausea, constipation, pain, colitis, and bronchitis. Today, many people are opting for holistic remedies to naturally cure their conditions, and ginger is ranking high in popularity and effectiveness. A Brief History …
While good safety practices are better learned before an accident surprises us, accidents will happen–even to the most vigilant. A first aid kit is an essential tool that is preprepared and ready to help us manage some of the most severe emergencies. However, for the most common accidents, the most we’ll probably need are cold or warm water, a band aid , an antibacterial ointment, …
The struggle is real for many of us to attain perfect, blemish-free, and flawless skin. Some people fail to realize that genetics has the largest influence on the appearance of the skin. Moles, acne, large pores, and hyper-pigmentation can be rooted so deeply in a family’s history that the problems may seem almost impossible to overcome — but, there is hope. Many of us, if …
The female reproductive system is a beautifully complex design. Its purpose is to produce female sex cells called eggs and nurture a developing embryo for almost ten months. Ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and the uterus are a few of the main reproductive organs needed to create life. However, systems must be healthy and function well enough for reproduction to occur. Many …
With reasonable care, the skin should last a lifetime. However, like the rest of the body, the skin changes as we age and as it is repeatedly exposed to environmental toxins. You may experience wrinkles, pimples, dry patches, moles, or a combination of these. Fortunately, there are plenty of solutions to reduce, eliminate, or simply manage these conditions. Taking care of …
Detoxing the body does not have to involve seemingly complicated protocols of juicing, meditation, and short-term fasts. Those are all great, but cleansing the body can be simple and involve some of your favorite fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Here are 8 foods that will kick-start your journey into healthy living and allow for the learning of long-term healthy eating habits. …
So, the new year is approaching and you are ready for change. That’s great! I’m proud of you for recognizing where you can improve your life because the first step to recovery is recognizing that there is a problem. Maybe you want to lose weight, start eating healthier, spend less money, or stop smoking. Change is definitely possible. It takes …