Real Wellness
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 […]
All natural foods contain nutrients that are vital to our health. But did you know that how you combine your foods could also influence the amount of usable nutrients you get from your food? According to numerous studies, certain food combinations can help maximize the nutrient power of both foods and give you a powerful […]
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, […]
Some of the things we do for beauty and personal grooming may seem extreme, but looking back in history, it’s amazing humanity has survived as long as it has. From the many uses of animal parts and waste, to mercury ointments for disease, history is littered with hygiene habits and remedies that may just make […]
Research published in the journal Circulation shows the shocking claim that sugary drinks claim up to 184,000 adult lives each year. “This is a single dietary factor with no intrinsic health value causing tens of thousands of deaths per year,” said study co-author Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & […]
If you belong to a certain generation, you might recall being force-fed castor oil as a child. This common traumatic memory is thanks to the oil’s ability to rapidly relieve constipation, and, in theory, purge any bugs that could be causing illness. Castor oil has many, many amazing therapeutic abilities beyond the rather unpleasant stimulation […]
