Sleep deprivation is when there is a deficit in the amount of restorative sleep which keeps on piling up over a period of time and creates unwanted physiological and psychological symptoms and diminishes the performance levels at work. Sleep deprivation should not be confused with Insomnia. Insomnia is a condition when a person wants to sleep, but is unable to do so. Whereas, … [Read more...]
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Say Goodbye to Hypertension – Naturally
It seems that there’s no shortage of medications for many of today’s medical maladies. In fact, popping in a pill has become second nature for many people suffering from hypertension. The sad fact however, is that these medications do not provide any long term solutions but are only effective in providing temporary relief from hypertension. Cures need not be expensive. … [Read more...]
Kiwifruit Reduces Duration of Cold Symptoms – The Study
Oh, the cold season. Every year the colder months bring on a rampage of sickness that spreads like wildfire. In my home, it usually starts with the kids contracting some form of the cold from classmates or one of the various surfaces they touch. A recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition concluded that eating Kiwifruit daily significantly reduced the length … [Read more...]
Preventing Yeast Infections Naturally is the Way to Go
Many things can cause a yeast infection to occur in the body, however there are a plethora of preventative steps and measures that you can take to stop a yeast infection before it occurs. These preventative measures should be taken especially if you have a weakened immune system or if you are susceptible to developing frequent yeast infections (more than 4 a year). The … [Read more...]
5 Health Benefits of Coffee
Coffee often gets something of a bad rep – as a drink that makes you a bit hyper, something that you’re likely to get easily hooked on, or a treat that should be saved for special occasions because it’s not worth the calories. In actual fact, like everything else in life, if you drink too much coffee then, no, it’s not going to be good for you, but consumed in moderation – the … [Read more...]
Is One Drink A Day Really Good For You?
There's a lot of information out there regarding whether alcohol is good for you or not. A lot of this information seems to leave you sitting on the fence wondering if there really is a health benefit. Today, there's enough credible sources of information where we can say that there are real benefits on the consumption of alcohol. However, the key is strict and disciplined … [Read more...]
Testing for Menopause?
Blood Testing for Menopause? Although the generally accepted medical standard for diagnosing menopause is simply an absence of menstrual periods for 12 months, women sometimes have questions about whether they have actually entered that phase. Fortunately, their questions do not need to go unanswered. There are blood tests available that can help determine if a woman has, in … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy this Winter
1. Get more sleep A good night’s sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing. Thankfully sleep is a natural response to those long, dark nights that we're having. On average, we sleep six and a half hours a night, which is less than the recommended eight. However in winter, we do tend to sleep longer. Tips for getting a good night’s sleep include: going to bed and … [Read more...]
Natural High Blood Pressure Reducers
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as the “silent killer” because it has no symptoms. Unless it's discovered during a doctor visit or when having a blood pressure check somewhere else, the first sign you have that there's a problem may be a stroke or heart attack. This is a problem that can't be ignored, and the first thing a doctor will do is hand you a … [Read more...]
5 Unbelievable Products for People Suffering from Arthritis
If you have trouble moving around or feel stiffness and pain in your body, you might have arthritis. Most types of arthritis cause swelling and pain in your joints. Over time, this can cause severe damage to the joints. Some types of this disease can also cause problems to the body organs, such as skin or eyes. Every year, around $50 are spent on arthritis related disabilities … [Read more...]