Are you stressed or overwhelmed by life? If you answered yes, then this article is for you! Being overwhelmed by difficult situations can take a huge toll on your life, leaving you mentally exhausted and drained. This type of stress can be dangerous to your health if you don’t manage it properly. We can all…

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It can occur in the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped gland that produces seminal fluid. It commonly affects men over 40 years of age, but it can affect males of any age. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and is initially confined to…

One thing that most humans take for granted is the joints on our bodies. It isn’t until the joints start causing us pain, stop working properly, or become injured that we realize all the marvelous things that our joints do. When I was a young man, someone once told me that the thing I would…

Do you worry that your child might be depressed? As parents, we never want to see our children sad. When the sadness prolongs for no reason, it’s easy for us to blame ourselves and become frustrated. If your child is persistently sad or feels hopeless, it could be a sign that he or she may…

Antioxidants are a popular topic when it comes to aging and supplementation. What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit oxidation and fight against cell damage. They protect against many diseases and aging. Antioxidants fight free radicals and reduce cell damage. What are free radicals? Oxidation is a form of a chemical reaction that occurs…

Your belly fat, the fatty tissue surrounding your abdominal region, can be divided into two main parts; Subcutaneous fat – 90% of your body fat is subcutaneous. It is in the layer beneath your skin. It’s the fat you can pinch with your fingers. Visceral fat – 10% of your body fat is beneath your…

Many of us feel anxious from time to time. Experiencing anxiety occasionally is normal unless it starts affecting our daily life. Anxiety can make you feel afraid and tense and cause sweating, palpitations (thumping heartbeat), fast heart rate, tremors, increased breathing, and dry mouth, to name a few. These physical symptoms occur due to the…

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition where your body cannot utilize insulin (insulin resistance) or produce enough insulin to control your blood sugar. There are two types of diabetes, and in both types, your blood sugar level rises, which can damage your blood vessels, heart, kidneys, and eyes. Uncontrolled blood sugar can also lead to…

Every summer, many people put aside their work, daily stresses and responsibilities and escape on a vacation, somewhere far away from reality. It may be a secluded retreat in the mountains, a camping trip with the kids, an arranged tour in another country, an Alaskan cruise, or days relaxing at an exotic beach or resort….

There are three basic types of diabetes mellitus: Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes The causes and risk factors are different for each type. Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is also called Insulin-dependent diabetes. It’s a chronic condition in which your pancreas produces minimal or no insulin. Insulin is the hormone that…

According to research, a whole-food, plant-based diet improves health and longevity because it focuses on plants and minimizes processed foods. But, it’s more a lifestyle than a diet. Basic Principles of a Whole-food, Plant-based Diet Focuses on plants and plant products – you eat mostly vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts, legumes, and whole grains. Limits…

Essential oils have many benefits. In this post we’ll discuss their top 10 uses. But you need to know how to use them for maximum benefit. Here to use essential oils properly: Aromatherapy – Diffuse the essential oil into an aromatherapy diffuser (works best in a smaller room) and breathe deeply. It might be possible…