As we head into the New Year and start moving from winter to spring, one common problem we have is illness spreading. The change in weather can often bring with it plenty of niggly little illnesses – none more annoying than the family cold. If you would like to try and help your family to avoid this issue, then you need to be able to work towards avoiding this … [Read more...]
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Germs in the Gym
Most people go to the gym for the workout trying to be fitter and live a healthier life. However, they may be getting much more than a well-shaped, healthy body from fitness centers. They could be leaving with very harmful disease-causing germs, as gyms are breeding grounds for some of the deadliest germs. For instance, norovirus, which is linked with stomach aches, diarrhea, … [Read more...]
Am I Addicted? Signs You Need to Help
Addiction to drugs or alcohol are more common than you think. According to the American Addiction Centers, 21.5 million American adults battled a substance abuse disorder in 2014 alone. Only a small percentage of these users actually seek treatment. Deciding how and when to get sober is a big step. Once you do, you’re on the path to recovery. How do you admit you have a … [Read more...]
What Is the History of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation – otherwise known as CPR – has literally been a lifesaver for hundreds of years. With changes to the guidelines and new recommendations to optimize CPR techniques being released on an almost annual basis, this emergency medical procedure may certainly seem modern, but the fact is, it’s a procedure that’s been in practice to some degree since the … [Read more...]
Addiction Treatment with Ibogaine
Addiction treatment is interesting, as it includes both physical and mental approaches. Some people become addicted because of physical reasons, such as prescription use for an injury. Other people begin drug use to escape from painful life experiences. No matter how the addiction begins, it ends up causing both severe physical and debilitating mental damage. Specialty … [Read more...]
Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases – Risk Factors and Treatment
Every year 17.9 million people die worldwide of cardiovascular diseases (heart and blood vessel diseases) and their effects [1]–that’s almost the population of Florida! Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading causes of disability and premature death in most countries in the world and are the most common cause of hospitalization. Coronary artery diseases (such as … [Read more...]
Pumpkin – Winter’s Miracle Medicine
Allow yourself to enjoy this winter all the benefits pumpkin brings to you. In fact, all the various species of cucurbits, variously known as pumpkins, squash or gourds are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, while being poor in calories and easily digestible. Pumpkins are 90% water, 1,1% protein, 0,1% fats and 5,5% carbohydrates. As such, they have a very small energy … [Read more...]
Five Daily Hair Care Tips
Has your hair been looking less than lustrous as of late? Do you suffer from a dry itchy scalp, split ends, and unruly tresses? Does your hair look dull and lifeless, without any shine to it whatsoever? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then there’s a good chance you’re feeling rather frustrated with the current state of your hair. While you may be resigned … [Read more...]
The Often Unappreciated Power of the Human Heart
The human heart is an amazing thing. We tend to look at it as more of a cautionary tale; exploring what it can't do rather than what it can. But in reality, the human heart can accomplish quite a bit. But there are four facts, in particular, that should make everyone take extra notice of this amazing organ. How we monitor it This heart fact has a lot to do with both … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why You Need to Eat a Better Diet
Eating a well-balanced diet should not be that hard if you follow good advice from professionals on healthy eating. Moreover, there is nothing complicated about it, as you get to choose a variety of food from all the major food groups like vegetables, fruits, dairy products, proteins and carbohydrates, healthy oils and fat – as recommended by nutritionists. A … [Read more...]
