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 […]
When it comes to looking into your eyes, seeing is believing. And what doctors can see from a single eye exam are diseases that affect the entire body. Some are things you can even see by simply looking in the mirror. Your eyes can show signs of diabetes, high cholesterol, potential aneurysms, thyroid disease and […]
As we grow older, our eyesight naturally changes. The little details become more and more difficult to see and it becomes harder to focus clearly. Generally, eyeglasses will help alleviate this problem. Unfortunately, glasses can’t correct some problems, including common eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and dry eye. By addressing and correcting habits that […]
On average, your heart beats more than 115,000 times a day — yet we don’t often give this vital organ much thought. We also tend to think of “heart health” as something that relates only to the aging population, which could not be further from the truth. Important at any age, understanding the role that […]
Depression is a difficult experience to go through. You are not alone though. Nearly 15 million American adults suffer from depression. We all have our moments of weakness, where we feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. Depression is a serious disorder that involves chronic symptoms of sadness, anger, resentment and […]
Preventive medicine is a farsighted approach to health. This is doubly true when it comes to protecting your most precious sense — vision. If you are on the lookout for foods and beverages that can help safeguard your eyesight, then here are five evidence-based things you should consider adding to your diet. 1. Tea According to […]
Our vision is just one of those things we take for granted, until that awful moment when we start to realize it isn’t as good as it used to be. The human eye is an amazingly intricate and beautiful organ, culminating millions of years of evolution to provide something that can sense tiny variations in […]
Your kids may be bringing home more than just homework. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average elementary school student can get up to 12 cases of the flu or cold each year and between one and four cases of the dreaded “stomach bug” a year. If you want to […]
Once upon a time, the basic toothbrush was constructed of natural materials such as boar bristles and bone. However, these materials made toothbrushes too expensive for the average person who was left to clean their teeth with pieces of cloth or their fingers. Many just didn’t bother to clean their teeth at all. In fact, […]
