Tobacco companies designed cigarettes to keep you hooked, so it’s not your fault if you’re still smoking. In fact, in the beginning society encouraged smoking to make men stronger with more stamina. Now, we are aware of the truth about what cigarettes do to our bodies. If you’re thinking about
Over 50 percent of people age 65 and over experience at least one problem with sleep. As our bodies age, it becomes more difficult to get good sleep, but this is a time when we need it to allow for rest and recharging for the next day. Learn more about
Having an elder loved one in a nursing facility shouldn’t be worrisome. You trust the facility to provide them with the best care. Unfortunately, there can be as many as 5 million elder victims each year. Because elder abuse can be difficult to spot, the following signs can help you
By Nikki Williams− We’re told that stress is the root of many diseases—that we should avoid it at all costs and seek to minimize it when we do encounter it. But believe it or not, there’s a type of stress that does wonders for you—refining your focus, drive, and intensity
Do you know the difference between the two? Most people use the terms interchangeably–the two are not the same. Antiperspirants work by preventing perspiration from occurring (with Aluminum). Deodorants allow perspiration, but block odor. Deodorants accomplish this by killing the bacteria that cause odor. From a purely natural standpoint, it makes
Back pain can make everything feel more difficult, and when it is severe, it can even prevent you from being as active as you’d like. There are all kinds of reasons why people experience back pain, and all different muscles and areas in the back that can be affected. With
By Eileen Donahue Robinson, PhD− What’s the easiest thing you can do to help protect yourself against Alzheimer’s? Absolutely nothing. Just kick back, relax, and catch some z’s. We all know that our minds are clearer after a good night’s sleep than when we’re sleep deprived and groggy. And it’s
By Dr. Sushma Hirani– One of the least talked about yet most important things in the human body is the bacteria that live in your gut. This is often referred to as the gut microbiome. Your digestive tract has trillions of bacteria that must work together to help break down
By Jack Anderson – Back pain is a health condition that affects most people at some point during their lives, and it can progressively worsen with age. As you get older, you may find that you experience more aches and pains in your back. Fortunately, there are a variety of
One thing that is quite common among women over the age of 50 is that somehow we all seem to have developed a fear of dentists dating back from the days when technology had yet to be developed. Sure, there were dentists, and good ones at that, but most procedures
By Marion M. Pyle− In 2012, our lives were turned upside down in the blink of an eye when my husband was diagnosed with a vicious form of bladder cancer. To make matters worse, we were informed that his type of malignancy would not even respond to chemotherapy or radiation.
Hyperthyroidism is a disease where a person has an overactive thyroid that produces too much thyroid hormones. The thyroid, the part of the body affected by this condition, is the largest gland in the endocrine system, tasked to produce hormones necessary for regulating important body functions such as metabolism and
By Katherine Lawson− The good life, the best life, is very different for us all. Visions of Tuscany, beaches in the Hawaiian islands, or cafes in Paris come to mind. Interestingly, when we ponder our dream lives, geographic destinations feature high; however, the best life hinges on life at home:
By Gina Crome – Cardiovascular disease (CVD), simply known as heart disease, is the leading killer of both men and women in the U.S. and generates more than $3 billion annually in healthcare costs (Go and Mozaffarian, 2014). Fortunately, most contributing risk factors can be easily addressed to avoid consequent
Having a dry mouth makes it difficult to speak or even enjoy certain foods. There are many different causes of dry mouth. It could be your chemical makeup, the types of foods you consume, or even a side effect of a medication or treatment you’re currently taking. The good news
Getting a good night’s sleep has a role other than regenerating your body. It is also beneficial in assisting with your mental health. Without a good night’s sleep, the amygdala, the brain’s emotional center, is less likely to keep your emotional health in check. This affects your response to situations
There are many different rehab centers out there to choose from, but you want to stay in a place that makes you feel comfortable and indulges your senses. Look for Luxury Rehab Facilities that offer a nice oceanfront view and access to the internet and cellphones. There is no need to
By Steve Cochrane – Many women in their 50’s find that their life is detrimentally affected by a condition known as restless leg syndrome. This is an uncomfortable and distressing problem which can impact upon men and women of all ages, and is thought to effect as many as 1
By Roxanne Oliver− Detoxification, or cleansing means eliminating toxic substances commonly found in the food and cleaning your kidneys, liver and colon. You can detoxify daily by not eating after sundown, weekly, monthly, or at the turn of each season. On the other hand, detoxification before the holidays is also
By Norine Rae – Just this past month a close friend of mine told me she was concerned for her mom who had hit her head a number of times. They were just simple accidents like bumping her head on a cabinet door that she had left open. My friend
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