Category: Diseases
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How to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At a time like this, taking every precaution to stay healthy is imperative. Strengthening your immune system can help prepare your body to fight off sickness. But what exactly does the immune system do, and what steps can you take to help it perform properly? Learn more about your body’s process of protecting from sickness…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms & Treatment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As winter settles in, many people unfortunately feel the winter blues settle in as well. If the cold weather and longer nights seem to be giving you the winter blues, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. Learn more about SAD symptoms and remedies below.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”8840″ img_size=”975*380″ alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] What is…
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EVOLUTION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTION
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since the introduction of regulations on chemical production in 1976, there has been a lot of development and research within the chemical industry. The use of chemicals in manufactured products increased and thus the dangers of chemicals increased. Furthermore, the chemical manufacturing process and regulation began to evolve in response to the increased danger. Beginning…
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DEFINING OBESOGENS: THE CHEMICALS IMPACT & PRESENCE IN THE HOUSEHOLD
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Obesogens are present in a number of things people touch, use, eat off of and drink out of on a daily basis, all of which have a seriously detrimental effect on the body. These compounds can be blamed for hormonal imbalances, metabolism issues and more.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”8586″ img_size=”750*898″ alignment=”center” css=”” title=”Obesogens”][vc_column_text] Post the Infographic on Your…
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STAYING HEALTHY FOR NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]May marks American Stroke and High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. As the cause of one out of every 20 American deaths each year, many of us have either been directly or indirectly affected by stroke. By dedicating this month to increasing the awareness of strokes and their risk factors, the American Heart Association and American…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF KIDNEY HEALTH
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Approximately 26 million Americans have kidney disease, and most don’t even realize they have it! The reason is because many people aren’t aware they are ill until the symptoms have progressed significantly. Unfortunately, kidney disease is one of those silent ailments which can wreak havoc on your body unbeknownst to you.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”8467″ img_size=”600*380″ alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Some symptoms of kidney…
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CELEBRATING AMERICAN HEART MONTH FOR HEART HEALTH
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each February we celebrate the American Heart Association’s American Heart Month, a time that reminds us to focus on heart health and overall wellness. It’s the perfect time to kick off a new, healthier lifestyle. Did you know that in the early 1960s, more than 50% of U.S. deaths were the result of cardiovascular disease? It seems…
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6 WAYS SAUNAS HELP FIGHT CANCER
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BeatCancer.org posted this great blog post on their health and wellness blog. We thank them for allowing us to share it with you: Saunas and sweat baths have been used by various cultures throughout history to flush out toxins and disease and maintain optimal physical and mental health. Saunas, and particularly infrared saunas, can also play…
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SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER TREATMENT WITH SAUNAS
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was officially named in 1984 by Norman E. Rosenthal and his contemporaries at the National Institute for Mental Health. Since then, the condition has transformed from an easily-discarded mood issue to a commonly accepted disorder that now resides in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). It tends to…
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INFRARED SAUNAS AND FIBROMYALGIA
An infrared sauna is a versatile wellness tool that can be used to treat a wide range of mild to severe physical complaints, including fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by chronic muscular pain in the neck, shoulders, chest, elbows, hips, or other so-called “tender points” throughout the body. The pain may also be accompanied by additional…