How Supplements Can Affect Kidney Function
A multivitamin with breakfast. Vitamin D “just in case.” An immune booster when you feel run down. None of it feels extreme, until a routine blood test shows your kidney numbers drifting in the wrong direction. That’s the problem with kidney stress: it can build silently. Supplements are often treated as gentle because they’re sold over the counter and labeled...
Massage Benefits to Your Physical Health
For many people, the idea of getting a massage brings to mind luxury and pampering. However, there are many medical benefits that come from a regular massage, particularly if massage techniques such as Swedish massage and deep tissue massage are used. Massage Benefits According to the Mayo Clinic, there are many real physical benefits to getting a massage. Multiple studies have...
How Many Colors of Food Did You Eat Today?
Think of the rainbow...pretty right. With all of those brilliant NATURAL colors. Majestic really. Now, Think about your last meal and the colors of food you saw on your plate. Probably not as colorful. How do I know? Less than 10% of people get the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Just in case you are wondering the suggested daily...
An Alternative Method of Dealing With Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be a living nightmare. In addition to the panic attack symptoms, the constant fear of and worrying about the onslaught of another attack can emotionally drain all of the energy right out of your body. This creates an enormous amount of stress on your physical and mental well-being. And we know that negative stress can lead...
Sleep and Melatonin – Fall Asleep Naturally With This Herb
Do you feel over-stimulated and overworked and are struggling to sleep at night? You probably know that getting adequate rest can result in looking good, feeling healthy and having more energy. However, good, quality sleep can be difficult to come by when your mind simply won’t turn off. In certain cases, herbal supplements like Melatonin may be useful for...
7 Daily Habits That Support Your Kidneys
Your kidneys do a lot of behind-the-scenes work every day. They filter waste, balance fluids, and help regulate blood pressure. Most of the time, they keep doing their job without asking for much attention. That's exactly why kidney problems can be easy to miss. Early symptoms are not always obvious, and when they do show up, they can look like...
The Many Benefits of Yoga for Stress Relief
With mental health practitioners and drug treatment centers taking a more holistic approach to healing and health, yoga has become one of the alternative health techniques that is gaining more attention. Yoga stress relief techniques have been used for many years to help individuals divert their energies toward healthier lifestyle choices. Health Improvements from Yoga According to MedicineNet, one of the...
Chia Seeds: The Newest Omega 3 Super Food
I have to admit that when a friend of mine said “Hey, have you ever heard of Chia Seeds?” I couldn’t help but immediately think of Chia Pets and wonder if she was referring to the seeds you use to “Chi-Chi-Chi-Chia!” She laughed and said “I don’t think they are the same, you eat these”! (I later learned the...
Coconut Oil Health Benefits for Diet, Skin, and Hair
In spite of long standing mistaken Western views that all saturated fats are bad, coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils on the planet. It is far richer in medium chain triglycerides (MCT) -- which contain medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) -- than any other naturally occurring oil. MCT oils digest faster and easier than other types of...
Stress and Weight Gain
Too much to do and not enough time to do it? Life demands your attention so often it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Chronically overloading your schedule can lead to stress and ultimately, weight gain. There are simple ways to manage stress, stay healthy and still get everything done. Responding to life’s urgencies and reacting to every problem means you are...
