The prime reason of going to any medical facility such as hospital is to get well. At the hospital, you can get proper medication, assistance and right treatment to your illness. But it’s not only about what you take in to your body that will help you feel better. Our environment also plays a huge role in treating us. Thus, it is very critical to maintain proper hygiene and … [Read more...]
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The Sun & 4 Benefits For Health
Growing up, I am sure that you’ve been told time and time again, “Don’t get too much Sun out there,” or something along those lines. However, there are actually a number of benefits of natural sunlight that you probably would not have considered. While too much Sun over an extended period can wind up becoming a negative, what about the incentives that can come through more … [Read more...]
6 Common Health Problems People Should Know About
Health problems are often the result of genetics, lifestyle choices, immune system deficiencies, and stress. Here are 6 of the most common health problems you should be aware of. Periodontal Disease Did you know that periodontal disease affects more than just your mouth. These tiny pockets of inflamed cells can escape into your body's general circulation, putting you at … [Read more...]
If You don’t Filter Your water, Your Body is the Filter
Did you know that 55 percent of all waterways in the US was considered to be in poor condition, while just 21 percent was considered good? In 2013, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) conducted a comprehensive examination of the health of U.S water and revealed these astounding numbers. So how did this happen? Our water supply is considered one of the safest in the world. … [Read more...]
15 Amazing Health Benefits of Milk
Milk, also known as nature's wellness drink, is a palatable drink packed with nutrition and benefits. As we grow older, our intake of milk decreases significantly. Some people avoid drinking milk due to the fear of getting fat, while others quit believing that they no longer need it. However, we are never too old to drink milk and reap the benefits from it. Here are the top 15 … [Read more...]
Massage Chairs versus Masseuses.
The last few decades have seen many technological breakthroughs that have changed the way we entertain ourselves, the way we relax and the way we work. But while we might have always suspected that work would have been made easier by technology, the idea that we would one day be able to get a massage at home for hours thanks to our gadgets is one that is a little more … [Read more...]
Getting through aches, pains and strains, what is available to help?
Just when you are celebrating life, and thinking how it’s so nice that your body feels good and there is no pain you have to give attention to, it happens! That being the familiar feeling of a pulled muscle, an aching calf, or any of the other irritations that are the bi-product of our otherwise active lifestyle. We all suffer the occasional knock or strain, but very few … [Read more...]
How to Work Out When You Suffer From Chronic Pain?
If there's one 'positive' that comes from being unwell, it's that you lose some of the expectation to do certain things and behave in certain ways. When you're ill you get a free pass and suddenly no one expects you to tidy the house, to walk the dogs, to go on nights out… or any of it really. And the last thing anyone is going to grill you about is heading to the gym. But … [Read more...]
Does Lack Of Sleep Lead To Weight Gain?
Strange as it may sound, sleep deprivation is closely related to weight gain, and the lack of adequate rest and sleep may actually make you put on weight. For instance, you are likely to get a cup of coffee to overcome the fatigue when you have had a sleepless night or you may just treat yourself to a doughnut for that quick energy boost. These tendencies go to show that … [Read more...]
Drunkorexia: Fashionably Thin or Alcoholic Trend?
Drunkorexia: Fashionably Thin or Alcoholic Trend? Drunkorexia is a new slang term that has been generating a lot of talk. It is a combination of the words drunk and anorexia. It is used to describe someone that will starve themselves during the day to maintain a low weight so they can binge drink at night and not worry about the calories. This phenomenon has become more common … [Read more...]