Women often stay in touch with their caregiving nature and go out of their way for other people. They often balance work and managing a family. Sometimes we forget that we are all human and that we should spend more time being instead of always constantly doing. Our health is very important and needs to…
I often prescribe green tea… YES prescribe it as though it is a drug. It has many medicinal benefits as you will learn. If I would HAVE to choose a panacea (A solution or remedy for all difficulties or disease) … this would be MY choice! If Green tea is new to you, don’t worry…
In our society, men are expected to be tough all the time, otherwise they will not be perceived as masculine. Due to the fact that men need to always keep this unrealistic expectation in mind, this can hinder them from seeking health care. June is Men’s Health Month and is meant to bring awareness to…
One in three Americans have high blood pressure and often are unaware that they even have it. This can put health at risk since uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the chances of heart attack and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recent studies have even shown that high blood pressure…
We all encounter stress from time to time, but we tend to downplay how harmful it can really be to our bodies. Chronic stress can contribute to many significant health problems, such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and even heart disease. Since April is National Stress Awareness Month, it is a good time…
Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise, yet many people do not get an adequate amount of sleep regularly. Everyone probably knows that they should be sleeping around seven to nine hours per night, but do we really know why we should? According to the National Sleep Foundation, there are a lot of…
The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. In fact, 1 in 4 deaths each year are caused by cardiovascular complications. However, it is highly preventable. February is Heart Health Month, which is a great opportunity to learn how to take better care of your heart and spread the…
Thyroid cancer definitely does not discriminate. In fact, the disease is three times more likely to affect women than it is to affect men. Over the years, it has been one of the few cancers that have increased in incidence rates. Unfortunately, many people, especially in the early stages of thyroid cancer, never experience…
According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Many live with the condition without even knowing that they possess it, which contributes to more deaths each year than both breast cancer and HIV/AIDS combined. With a disease so complex, it is a good idea to have effective approaches…
