Calcium is a tricky mineral. It’s the most abundant mineral in the human body and is present in many different foods. However, people still suffer from calcium deficiency, low bone mass, and osteoporosis. Insufficient calcium intake doesn’t produce symptoms in the short term, making it really difficult to know when you’re not getting enough. Also,…

The sense of smell is our most sensitive sense. It is the first to develop and it influences our emotions, mood, memory, and behavior. This is where aromatherapy comes in. Aromatherapy, derived from the French word “aromatherapie”, is the use of fragrant essential oils extracted from plants to promote physical and psychological health and wellness….

When it comes to workouts, we all want quick results, a magic formula to get lean and fit fast. Although no such magic formula exists, the Body Pump workout comes pretty close! Body Pump is a workout that combines aerobics and strength training with lots of repetition. It involves lifting, thrusting, and squatting with light…

Physical relaxation is one the main benefits of massage therapy, so, naturally, most people only get massages when they need to relax. However, the health benefits of massages go far beyond this. There has been a lot of scientific research in this area, and most of it shows that massage therapy is effective for back…

We are creatures of habit. We happily eat the same foods and generally do the same things every day. Without these habits and routines, our lives would have little structure and too much uncertainty. When you’re trying to break a bad lifestyle habit, routine can be your friend and your enemy. Eating healthy foods and…

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting fifty million people. If you have acne, you probably get your share of unsolicited advice about how to take care of your troubled skin. You’ve heard it all from “don’t eat fatty foods” to “exfoliate daily…

Your feet are a good indicator of your overall health. Podiatrists can detect everything from diabetes to nutritional deficiencies by examining your feet. It’s a shame most of us take our feet for granted…until they start hurting, and by then, the problem is usually so far advanced that basic foot care isn’t enough to remedy…

Is stomach pain, heartburn, bloating, gas, or constipation part of your everyday life? If your answer is “yes”, chances are your digestive health is not up to par. Digestive health is a lot more important to our overall health than most of us realize. In addition to digesting food and absorbing nutrients, your gut also…

Do you wake up feeling tired and groggy even though you’ve had a full night’s sleep? Your internal body clock / circadian rhythm might not be working properly. The circadian rhythm regulates your level of sleepiness or wakefulness throughout the day. When it’s working properly, you should wake up feeling energized and ready to conquer…

Stress is a normal part of life. When something in our environment changes, our bodies react to these changes physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, stress isn’t always a bad thing. Positive stress kicks your body into high gear by flooding your body with hormones, elevating your heart rate, and boosting your energy as a way…

“Superfoods” has become one of the most popular buzzwords in healthy living circles. When the word first came into use in the early 1990s, it referred to foods that provide the essential building blocks that your body needs to build resistance to diseases. Nowadays, it’s a marketing term used to assign near magical powers to…

Vaccines aren’t just for kids; age, lifestyle habits, and travel can make adults vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases. Protection from childhood vaccines also wears out with time, leaving you vulnerable to serious diseases. The Flu shot When was the last time you thoroughly enjoyed having the flu? The aches, fever, nausea…having the flu isn’t fun. It…