The health of your heart and cardiovascular system is an extremely important thing to keep your eye on. As heart disease is the number one cause of death in North America, your life literally depends on your ability to monitor and correctly interpret the early signs of heart trouble. If you are repeatedly experiencing any...
Between food packaging, electronic parts, everyday household items, and even medical care, it’s hard to keep track of just how much plastic you’re using and throwing out on a regular basis. In fact, the true numbers are startling: The average North American consumes over 220 pounds of plastic every year! (7) Until very recently, scientists...
Want healthy joints? Maybe put down that glass of milk. A study from the University of Central Florida suggests that a bacterium easily acquired by consuming dairy products, beef, or produce grown in cow manure may trigger the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease. About 1.3 million...
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell in your body that is required to maintain good health. When it is in the right amount, your body uses it to produce hormones and vitamin D while assisting digestion. However, too much cholesterol can pose a problem. At unhealthy levels, cholesterol can lead to...
Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, chronic renal disease, or chronic kidney failure, is much more widespread than people realize; it often goes undetected and undiagnosed until the disease is well advanced. Chronic kidney disease is a slow progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years. Eventually, the patient...
Originally from Sri Lanka and South India, lemongrass is a common herb that is grown around the world [1]. Sometimes referred to as citronella (though they are different), it is a tall, stalky plant that tastes and smells like lemon, and is often used in Thai cooking. Aside from its application in cooking, however, lemongrass...
There are many positive aspects of getting older. You have more life experience to make you more confident in who you are, and you’re typically more well-established and financially secure. Of course, it has its drawbacks, particularly when it comes to your physical health. While good eating habits are always important, they become even more...
When someone has uncontrolled diabetes, there is too much sugar circulating in their blood. Over time, this can damage a person’s organs- including the brain. It is becoming more and more apparent that individuals with Type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s [1]. New research, however, has found a possible solution....
As the second month of quarantine is now well underway, gyms, fitness studios, and rec centers have remained closed. For millions of people who are concerned about their physical fitness, being unable to put in a few sessions at their local gym, spin studio, or yoga class every week has been a difficult adjustment. Many...
In recent years kale, blueberries, quinoa, and even cauliflower have dominated the conversation in the world of health and wellness. They have antioxidants and phytonutrients, they can be turned into chips, rice, and even pizza crust. Of course, each of these foods is very good for you (there are plenty of others too), and they...
When you are admitted to the hospital, you expect to be safe, to be taken care of, and to heal from whatever put you there in the first place. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of their staff, hospitals can often be breeding grounds for germs, viruses, and harmful bacteria that leave many immuno-suppressed patients vulnerable...
When you hear the term “bloodletting” you probably see images of terrifying medical procedures from the eighteenth century flash through your mind that you’ve only seen in history books and museums. Bloodletting, once one of the most common operative procedures in ancient medicine, is mostly regarded these days as an extinct form of pseudoscience that...
