Adult Acne is a condition faced by many. Deep in the pores of the skin lie special cells that divide constantly to replace dead cells sloughed off by daily washing and environmental factors such as wind. If the cells reproduce too often or become too “sticky,” they clump together and plug the pore (also called … Read more
The art of massage has been practiced for thousands of years to relieve stress, promote overall well-being, and address a wide array of health concerns. While modern medicine was at first reluctant to acknowledge massage as an effective therapy, many health care practitioners now recognize that beyond relaxation, there are some real health benefits to … Read more
I have a few “candy corn” toenails, meaning toenail fungus, on the big toe and baby toe. I used to have it on both feet and successfully treated it on the other one with tea tree oil. For whatever reason, that [remedy] hasn’t been successful with the nails on this foot. I’ve even clipped the … Read more
Teenagers who are obese may be doing irreparable damage to their bones, according to a new study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). This damage can cause adolescents to experience bone loss in adulthood. Obesity in childhood and adolescence is associated with a number of … Read more
Bones and the Defense of the Acid-Alkaline Balance You likely know that bones store the vast majority of the body’s three-plus pounds of calcium. Maintaining proper calcium levels within your body will help increase bone health. When blood calcium declines to dangerous levels, the body draws calcium out of the bones to replenish it. If … Read more
Although there are genetic, behavioral, metabolic and hormonal influences on body weight, being overweight can be caused by several factors. One newly thought of factor that can influence your risk for being overweight is your location! People living in northern climates may have certain gut bacteria that influences their risk for being overweight. This may … Read more
How often do you workout? Eating well won’t let the trick alone, and you have to be more active and exercise more. Introduce healthy changes to your daily routine, and you will soon look and feel better. We give you 5 amazing exercises, so you better add them to your workout routine. You will look … Read more
Unless you live in a plastic bubble, you can’t seal yourself away from all germs in life. They’re everywhere—especially this time of year. Your best bet to stay healthy is to boost your immune system so it can defeat any microscopic invaders before they lay siege. But if you took all the immune boosters recommended … Read more
7 Top Tips for Fighting Cold & Flu to Stay Healthy Cold and Flu season is now upon us and that means it is time to think about preventative measures to avoid long illnesses. Dr. Doni, an award-winning naturopathic doctor and nutritionist, is offering her tried and tested methods for staying healthy and resilient during … Read more
No one wants to “be old,” but since we lack an acceptable alternative, maybe we should focus on growing old well and looking and feeling younger. Turns out it’s our choice to make. We all know someone—a parent, grandparent, or neighbor—who seems to defy all the stereotypes about old people. Active, vibrant, engaged—they seem ageless … Read more