The health benefits of coconut oil have been around for a long time but it is only recently that they have started to be accepted by the mainstream medical community Coconut oil is a great alternative to other oils as it is a good source of heartContinue Reading
Pinched nerves are very common They occur when there is too much pressure being applied to a nerve This can be caused by the surrounding bone, cartilage, muscles, or tendons Pinched nerves are the same as compressed nerves These can be minorContinue Reading
Are you feeling tired Run down Just have no more energy to face the day ahead Energy is physical, mental and spiritual Your body needs energy from food just to breath and keep your body’s systems functioning Nutrition and the energyContinue Reading
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood Calories your body doesn’t use are converted into triglycerides Triglycerides are stored in your fat cells When your body needs energy between meals your body releases triglycerides AboutContinue Reading
A Frenectomy or Frenotomy is a procedure where binding tissue on the body is cut or modified A circumcision is considered to be a Frenectomy Usually when the term Frenectomy is used it is referring to an oral procedure There are differentContinue Reading
People are living longer thanks to technological and medical advances. With this comes the prospect of healthy aging. Exercising regularly, eating well and avoiding harmful vices are part of this process, but so is undergoing consistent health screenings. From blood work to checking on thyroid function to the dreaded colonoscopy,Continue Reading
Potty training your toddler can seem like a daunting task If you have a friend with boys you may have heard horror stories about how it takes a long time and they have struggled to get their boys to potty train It is important to know that whenContinue Reading
Ashwagandha also known as winter cherry is an annual evergreen shrub The shrub is small with yellow flowers It can be found in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa It is one of the main herbs used in a traditional form of alternativeContinue Reading
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs or NSAIDs are used to treat fever, muscle aches, headaches, arthritis and inflammation Over 22 million prescription strength NSAID prescriptions are written every year in the UK and over 70 million in the US Continue Reading
Headaches. Most of us get them, but what causes them? While medical professionals do not yet have a complete understanding of this common yet often wildly varying type of pain, there are answers on how to identify a headache and how to treat them. Here is a brief look intoContinue Reading
An ankle brachial index is an important test your doctor may want you to do if you have some other risk factors An ankle brachial index test is done to check for Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD Peripheral Artery Disease is plaque buildup inContinue Reading
It’s not too late if you struggled to come up with resolutions this year. You might resolve to live a happier life. Here are five ways you can improve your physical and mental health. Keep Good Company You should first be mindful of the company you keep. It can quicklyContinue Reading
We all know the moment when we have stayed in the pool, bath, or shower too long and when we finally get out of the water our fingers are completely wrinkly and pruney This wrinkling in your fingertips is caused by shrinking blood vessels TheContinue Reading
It’s not always easy or fun to take care of your health. It is often seen as something we must do every day, or a tedious chore. Maintenance is not something that people look forward to. This was until I discovered teire. Teire is a Japanese term which directly translatesContinue Reading
As we enter Year 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are more stressed than ever. 1 in 4 employees say they are approaching burnout. Nearly half of American adults report they are frequently too anxious to fall asleep. High stress levels cause both fatigue and sleep problems. However, lack ofContinue Reading
American skullcap is a plant that helps relax people which is why it is commonly used to treat nervous conditions as well as anxiety. GABA is an amino acid that works as a neurotransmitter in our brain and helps to calm us and aid in sleep. Skullcap has also beenContinue Reading
Unrestricted tech time has many implications for kids. A common fear that parents share is exposure to explicit and/or mature content. Among kids who see unsolicited pornography at a premature age, the long-term effects prove harmful, with research revealing three of gargantuan concern. Down the road, many of them perceiveContinue Reading
Surprisingly, it is your daily habits that have most of an impact on your energy. This can make you tired and less productive. To work effectively, you and I both need to have a certain level physical, mental and emotional energy. However, energy is a finite resource. As we use it,Continue Reading
Elecampane is a plant that tastes very bitter but has been used for many different health benefits. It can help with respiratory health as it’s typically used for lung health. It has been used in the past to help people who have a cough or bronchitis. It also can helpContinue Reading
What is the difference between muscle pain and nerve pain? If the pain is dull and persistent after an injury, it could be muscle pain. Nerve pain occurs when a health condition damages the nerves that carry sensation to the brain. Nerve pain can feel like shooting pain or aContinue Reading