Do You Know What Your Lymph System Does?
The lymphatic system's primary function is to transport lymph, which is a clear, colorless fluid that contains white blood cells, helping to rid the body of toxins, wastes, and other unwanted materials including airborne pollutants, food additives, drugs (of any kind), pesticides, etc. It is made up of glands, lymph nodes, the spleen, tonsils and the thymus gland. The lymph...
Learn How to Cope with Your Fears and Phobias
Everyone has been afraid of something now and then. It may be that black spider hiding out in your shower, or an upcoming flight you just can’t bear to take. Fears are unique and affect people differently. Yet, while a fear may cause a bit of unease or a fair amount of anxiety, when the feeling becomes overwhelming to...
Study: Ginger Shows Promise for Fighting Cancer
It seems that the more research is done on the medicinal properties of ginger, the more significant and exciting benefits are discovered. While many of us are familiar with ginger as a sweet, spicy meal addition and a great digestive system soother, recent research into this amazing rhizome is finding that it shows promise in aiding many other health...
8 Ways to Naturally Ease Summer Skin Chafing
While the summer months bring many positive things, chafing is certainly not one of them. When skin rubs against skin, even just briefly, it can quickly become red, irritated and painful. In severe cases it may even bleed. Any repeated motion, particularly when temperatures skyrocket, can cause chafing, and it's exacerbated by lingering residue excreted when we sweat. Fortunately there are...
Walmart and “Cheap” Organics
The latest large-scale retailer joining the organic movement is - rather surprisingly - Walmart. The monolithic superstore has announced that it will be carrying a line of organic products, and is encouraging consumers that they will be sold at cheaper prices than other retailers. Before you get too excited, however, Walmart's organics, at least at this stage, may not...
Are You a Mosquito Magnet? Here’s What You Can Do
If you've ever felt that you're irresistible to pesky mosquitoes, it probably isn't just paranoia. Numerous scientific studies have revealed that mosquitoes really do prefer to bite some people over others when given the choice. In fact, one study out of Japan found that the tiny critters are even attracted to one blood type over all others. Researchers revealed that...
5 Health Benefits of Artichokes
Many people have never tried artichokes, but you shouldn't let its thorny exterior fool you, inside you'll find incredible flavor as well as an abundance of nutrition. The artichoke is one of the oldest medicinal plants, dating as far back as the 4th century B.C. Ancient Greeks and Romans used it to ease digestive ailments, and in the 16th...
Move More for Better Gut Bacteria
Within our gastrointestinal tracts dwell a variety of microorganisms that are often simply referred to as "gut bacteria." Some of these bacteria are beneficial, and others are quite detrimental. The balance and interplay between these bacteria results in a significant effect on our health. The gut is an integral part of the immune system. In simple terms, when good bacteria...
Study: Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Metabolic Disorders in Children
As pregnancy is a time when women experience major hormonal changes, mood disturbances and depression are quite common. About 20 percent of pregnant women are estimated to experience depression at some point in their pregnancy. To alleviate this, some turn to prescription anti-depressants, which are sometimes prescribed to pregnant women in low doses. However, even at the lowered dosage,...
Innovative Teens Develop Technology to Prevent Texting while Driving
While the advances in and widespread use of cellphones has done us a lot of good - such as always having a way to call for help in case of an emergency - these gadgets have come with their perils as well. One of the most serious consequences of cell phone use is when people decide to send text...
