Aromatherapy, what’s it all about? Aromatherapy is one of the fastest rising industries in the country. With the fad of new age activities like yoga on the upswing, it seems that aromatherapy is here to stay for the next couple of years. In fact, it is one of the most popular practices in […]
Category: Health
REST AND SLEEP.
REST AND SLEEP. All the parts of the human body work together, although each one has its especial part to do. The stomach must have a time to rest between meals. The other parts of the body require rest, too. This they usually get while we are asleep. We must not be neglectful […]
Exercise and Hypertension
Exercise and Hypertension It seems as though many Americans are living a life that leads to high blood pressure or hypertension. As people age, the situation gets worse. Nearly half of all older Americans have hypertension. This disease makes people five times more prone to strokes, three times more likely to have a […]
Study Shows Americans Aren’t Planning for Future Healthcare Needs
2022-07-31 Study Shows Americans Aren’t Planning for Future Healthcare Needs (StatePoint) If you haven’t spent time considering what your healthcare needs will be in the years or even decades from now, you’re not alone. Recent research suggests that many aging Americans aren’t aware of the full range of options available to them. […]
The Correlation of Gut Health and Mental Health
The Correlation of Gut Health and Mental Health By Allison Richter Close your eyes and think of your favorite food, maybe it’s salt and vinegar chips? Now scan your body for any changes that may have arisen. Is your mouth watering or are you feeling a bit more hungry than you did […]
Sleep Deprivation and the Tax it Takes on the Body
Sleep Deprivation and the Tax it Takes on the Body A large number of Americans have become the victim to sleep deprivation. Most not really grasping the causes or even realizing that there is a problem. One main source is not getting enough sleep at night, in addition to what goes on […]
Reducing Food Insecurity in Infants and Toddlers
Reducing Food Insecurity in Infants and Toddlers (Family Features) Food insecurity isn’t a new problem in the United States, but the economic upheaval created by the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the problem. During the pandemic, households in the United States with children experienced an increase in food insecurity, despite overall rates of food insecurity staying the […]
10 Bizarre Things You Should Know About Your Skin
10 Bizarre Things You Should Know About Your Skin By Anna Grig Do you know what is the largest organ of the human body? Yes, it is the skin, and it weighs approximately 15% of our total body weight. Learning more about your skin’s particularities is highly important for a healthy […]
Taking a Chance on Healthy Living!
Taking a Chance on Healthy Living! By: Dan Farrell One of the most important aspects of living a healthy and prosperous life is understanding “risk.” By this I mean knowing how to understand and analyze situations in life that affect health. Being able to accurately weigh benefits and risks when making health decisions is […]
Can Stress Hurt Your Teeth and Jaw?
Can Stress Hurt Your Teeth and Jaw? By Dr. Paul Coombs While some of the effects that stress can have on your physical and mental healthy are obvious, others are more subtle. As a prime example, many people aren’t aware that stress can contribute to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder for short) […]