Over the last few years, colon cleansing has become a huge trend among health-food and dieting circles. The basic idea is simple: over time, the body gradually accumulates toxins, and colon cleansing is the process of flushing these toxins out…
How to Get Healthy Skin Without Chemicals
Nowhere is one’s overall health more apparent than in the skin. Whenever you eat well, refrain from consuming unhealthy substances, and stay away from unnatural products, this translates into a warm and healthy complexion. In contrast, when someone eats a…
The Connection between Anger and Heart Disease
There has long been a belief that a connection exists between anger and heart disease. Now, research has provided us with definitive evidence that there is a very real link between stress and emotion on the body’s entire cardiovascular system.
The Difference between a Cold and a Sinus Infection
By Jamell Andrews Sometimes, trying to tell the difference between a simple cold and a sinus infection can be difficult. For many people, the symptoms are quite similar, and the overall feelings that are associated with these conditions make it…
Understanding Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a condition in which the tubes that carry air to the lungs become inflamed and irritated. Closely following the inflammation and irritation, the tubes become swollen and start to produce mucus, which makes people cough. There are basically…
What is Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is a condition that occurs when one (or more) of the diverticula in the digestive tract become infected or inflamed. The diverticula are tiny pouches that can develop in any part of the digestive system. They most commonly occur,…
What is PAD?
By Marc Courtiol PAD is the most commonly used term for Peripheral Artery Disease. It is a very common problem of the circulatory system that is characterized by a narrowing of the arteries, which reduces the flow of blood to…
The Natural Health Benefits of Napping
By Marc Courtiol As the pace of modern life continues to get faster and faster, many have begun to worry that our on-the-go lifestyle is having negative effects on our bodies and minds. Even the healthiest people need time to…
Vitamin D: Is It All They Say It Is?
By Jamell Andrews Among all the essential vitamins and minerals, Vitamin D is one of the strangest. There are some food sources that provide Vitamin D, but we mostly get it from the sun. Or more accurately, we produce it…