A report published in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies reviewed how lifestyle behaviors can influence the immune system of an individual. This report was authored by Jane Hart, a researcher at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. When preparing for cold and flu season, conventional training does not teach clinicians about lifestyle behaviors.Instead, the discussion typically … Continue reading The impact of lifestyle behaviors on a person’s immune system
9 Health benefits of drinking aloe vera juice
Aloe vera juice comes from the aloe vera plant, a succulent from the genus Aloe. The leaves of this plant contain a gooey, thick gel that is made into aloe vera juice, which can offer a bevvy of health benefits. Provides various nutrients – Aloe vera juice contains essential nutrients, such as vitamins B, C, E, and folic … Continue reading 9 Health benefits of drinking aloe vera juice
Heartburn Relief at Home: 11 Easy, Effective Remedies & Tips
Source: Heartburn Relief at Home: 11 Easy, Effective Remedies & Tips by Dr. Edward Group You recognize that feeling, a slight burp followed by a chestful of fire. Heartburn. It can be so uncomfortable that many people have even confused it for a heart attack. Also known as acid reflux, indigestion, or pyrosis, heartburn is a common … Continue reading Heartburn Relief at Home: 11 Easy, Effective Remedies & Tips
Cordyceps: A strange fungi packed with a lot of health benefits
When it comes to fungi, people often imagine a mushroom. Indeed, the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a fungus known the world over. But it’s worth noting that other types of fungi exist, with some being a little more bizarre than the average crimini or portobello scattered on pizzas and in salads. Take the Cordyceps genus, for example. … Continue reading Cordyceps: A strange fungi packed with a lot of health benefits
Need a workout that is quick and easy that you can do almost anywhere? Jumping rope gives you a full-body workout in 5 minutes
Jumping rope is a common children’s game, but if you’re too busy to go to the gym, this game can help you stay fit. Incorporating this fun and challenging activity into your exercise regimen will give you a quick but effective full-body workout. Jumping rope as an intensive full-body workout If you don’t have hours to … Continue reading Need a workout that is quick and easy that you can do almost anywhere? Jumping rope gives you a full-body workout in 5 minutes
DIY medical tips: What are antiseptics and why do you need them?
Basic hygiene practices such as washing hands with soap and water are taught from childhood. On top of washing, many people also use antiseptics to better get rid of germs. Rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine are some common antiseptics found in most homes. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Which is which: antiseptics, disinfectants, and antibiotics Preventing infection … Continue reading DIY medical tips: What are antiseptics and why do you need them?
Are your hormones causing hair loss?
Does your hair seem a lot thinner lately? Or are you losing strands of hair often? It could be your hormones. Modern life and stress – be it physical, mental, and hormonal – can disrupt key hormones that protect your hair. Listed below are the main hormone imbalances associated with hair loss. Testosterone Testosterone is the … Continue reading Are your hormones causing hair loss?
Benefits of Nootropics: 7 Ways These Supplements Help Your Brain
Source: Benefits of Nootropics: 7 Ways These Supplements Help Your Brain by Dr. Edward Group Are you looking for something that boosts your brain — giving you more mental energy, motivation, memory, or focus? Then you’re looking for a nootropic. Whether you’re a hard worker needing a boost of creativity, a student ready to hit the … Continue reading Benefits of Nootropics: 7 Ways These Supplements Help Your Brain
13 Ways to Improve Memory Naturally
Source: 13 Ways to Improve Memory Naturally by Dr. Edward Group Why can’t I recall her name? Where is my cell phone? I just had it! What was I supposed to buy at the grocery store? When older adults notice their memory slipping, it’s natural to feel frustrated or nervous. You may even wonder: Am I … Continue reading 13 Ways to Improve Memory Naturally
Medicinal mushroom used in traditional Taiwanese medicine protects the liver from inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer
Antrodia cinnamomea, also known as camphor fungus, is a parasitic fungus that thrives in the inner cavity of Cinnamomum kanehirae, a tree endemic to Taiwan. It is considered a medicinal mushroom and is used by Taiwanese people to treat liver disease, in particular, liver injury caused by excessive alcohol drinking. In a recent study, researchers from National Taiwan … Continue reading Medicinal mushroom used in traditional Taiwanese medicine protects the liver from inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer
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