Real Wellness
If you have had a heart attack and worry about sexual activity triggering another, you may be able to cast those troubles aside. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology revealed that sexual activity is not a risk factor for further cardiac arrests. The study reviewed 536 people with heart […]
While medical marijuana has been acknowledged as a complementary treatment to manage the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, only recently have scientists begun to analyze its potential for treating cancer directly. Marijuana has been used medicinally for at least 3,000 years, and probably longer. Having originated in Central Asia, it was only incorporated into […]
To feel your best, you should seek to re-commit to good sleep practices. The most crucial way to improving your sleep is to prioritize it. Frequently, rest is put on the back burner because of other obligations. However, you must get quality sleep. Poor sleep habits can lead to poor concentration, problems communicating with co-workers, […]
Many believe that the order you are born in affects your personality. By birth order I mean the oldest, middle, youngest or only child. Seems pretty obvious right that this could affect your personality right? But others argue it may not have any impact on your personality, they believe it depends on family size and environment. Here […]
One hundred and sixty-five billion. What do you think this figure represents? As crazy as it sounds, this figure represents the total amount of money that wasted food costs Americans each year. Twenty percent of the food produced in this country never even makes it to grocery stores. Clearly something needs to change. Here’s what […]
Stress, environmental toxins, diet, lack of sleep and many other factors can cause people to look and feel older than they really are. Our appearance can begin deteriorating as early as our twenties! In 2016, the skincare industry is expected to reach 121 billion dollars in global revenue. Instead of wasting money on expensive treatments, […]
With autumn thoroughly underway, allergies become a problem for many of us. If you find yourself sniffling, carrying around tissues, and rubbing your eyes, don’t despair — read on to discover powerful foods to fight those seasonal allergies! Even if you are someone who deals with allergies in the spring or summer, working on a […]
High blood pressure is one of the most pervasive and concerning health problems that exists today, yet also one of the most preventable. While conventional literature maintains that the cause of high blood pressure is usually unknown, scientific research clearly shows that it is largely caused by poor diet, lifestyle and self-care practices, and can […]
If you’re stressed, wound up and flustered, what do you do to relax? Maybe take a hot bath, go for a run or… stick a bunch of needles in your skin! It seems counterintuitive, but acupuncture is one of the most popular natural remedies for the relief of stress, in addition to many other chronic […]
In the alternative health world, we have a tendency to focus on superfoods — those products of nature that improve our health and nurture our bodies. Often, we skip over those foods which have the opposite effect. These not-so-superfoods can harm not only your health in general, but also the sensitive state of your eyes […]
