In the US, millions suffer from the pain, discomfort, and gastrointestinal problems, or digestive diseases. 21.7 million people were admitted to hospitals in 2010 for such diseases, and 245,921 people lost their lives in 2009 as a result of digestive diseases, reports the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Many different medications…
Stress Relief Made Simple Stress occurs when the body and mind faces a difficult situation, such as school, legal problems, running errands, work responsibilities, or any other event. The body naturally produces cortisol to deal with the effects of stress; however, some events may carry more stress than the body can handle. Unfortunately, turning to…
Summer has reached its peak; although, the season has yet to reach the midway point to fall. Summer is a fun time and filled with camping trips, endless battles with mosquitoes, vacations, and the inescapably piercing heat. Unfortunately, the heat can be one of the deadliest parts of the season, and heat stroke affects the…
West Nile virus is a potentially fatal disease, which is transferred to humans when an infected mosquito bites a person. The disease, which first appeared in the US in the late 1990s, has claimed the lives of 1,765 people in the US since 1999, asserts the Centers for Disease Control. In the majority of cases,…
There are hundreds of different parasites, fungi, and bacteria found in foods around the globe. Unfortunately, these organisms can cause serious illness when foods are not kept at cool temperatures when raw, thoroughly washed, and cooked to appropriate temperatures. Around the world, food poisoning claims the lives of thousands of people. In undeveloped countries, the…
Chaos, uncertainty of actions, and an unbalanced diet comprise today’s daily life. Many try to eat healthy and maintain proper nutrition levels; however, eating healthy has become a dream. Fortunately, dietary supplements can make up the difference between a dietary imbalance and staying healthy. Yet, the world of dietary supplements is confusing and quickly overwhelming.…
Your car stalled on the highway, the roof is leaking, your child has the flu and your workload has more than doubled in the last month. You’re on the verge of losing your mind trying to deal with all the stress coming at you from all directions. Here’s the thing. Stress is an inevitable part…
These Vegan Supplements will Help You get the Balance You Want Making the decision to transition from a traditional, omnivorous diet to a vegan diet has garnered the attention of political figures, celebrities, and thousands around the globe. In 2011, People for the Equal Treatment of Animals found five percent of US people are living…
You have your own reasons for taking supplements. You may want to improve your health, return equilibrium to your diet, or have a higher quality of life. However, taking a supplement does not necessarily mean you will reap all of the supplement’s benefits. When you ingest a supplement, your body absorbs the supplement based on…
When the topic of stress comes up, a common suggestion – even from doctors and physical therapists – is meditation. To those without any experience in these techniques, this sounds strange at best. Meditation is often assumed to be a spiritual or yoga-based act for only certain types of people, not a common treatment for stress…
