Green and Growing For Health & Well-Being
Now that the calendar says it is officially spring I know some of you are thinking about and planning outdoor activities and yard work to show off things you grow. Well green and growing is not just about outdoors, what’s inside counts for health and well-being too. Plants enrich our lives,” says Ari Novy, executive director of the U.S. Botanic Garden. “In addition to providing the food we eat, clothes we wear and air we breathe, they also have profound and subtle impacts on our heath. Benefits of houseplants include reducing stress, purifying air, and improving memory and focus.
Kidney Failure – Causes, Symptoms and Transplant
Kidneys have a number of important functions to perform in our bodies. Firstly, they filter the wastes from the bloodstream and help maintain the balance of electrolytes in the body. They remove the chemical and drug byproducts as well as the toxins from the blood stream.
A Look At The Benefits Of Chiropractic Care
The benefits of chiropractic care are well established today and people suffering from back and neck pain are increasingly seeking out this alternative treatment technique. Take a look at some of the more powerful benefits of chiropractic care: Several studies that have been done have established that chiropractic care can be more effective than medications when it comes to relieving lower or upper back pain or neck pain. It also works to treat the pain of sciatica, bulging disc and slipped disc.
Why Vitamin D or Lack of It May Be Contributing to or Causing Your Health Issues
A lack of Vitamin D “the sunshine vitamin” can have a profound effect on our health in more ways the one could imagine. Vitamin D is vital for not only proper bone health but also extremely important for our immune system (preventing cancers, influenza’s, gut health) and brain function (mood stability, anxiety, depression).
Stories of Hope – David Levy’s Win Against a Rare Blood Disorder
Doctors of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System have successfully conducted a stem cell transplant to cure a rare blood disorder, named congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDA). It’ a rare condition, in which the body does not create enough red blood cells, which leads to organ damage and even early death.
Gelatin Uses and Benefits
Gelatin is on the list of my supplements that I use on a daily basis. The reason is that it offers a host of uses and benefits. This article is focused on a few uses and benefits of gelatin. Read on.
Non-Venomous Snake Bite
You are probably reading this because you are not used to snakes. Those who live in hot climates where snakes are common already know what to do in case of any snake bite. And it is easy for the average person who does not live among snakes in nature nearby to assume that non-venomous snake bites are harmless. If so, here are some pointers from my recent experience.
Six Ways Stairs Can Boost Your Health
Stairs are not just a means of getting from A to B – they can help you improve your health and fitness. Even non-sporty types will find it easy to turn stair-climbing into a daily exercise routine.
