Overcoming morning sleepiness

If you’re like most people, you’re completely exhausted in the mornings. It seems like no matter what time you go to bed, how many bedtime teas you drink and how comfortable your pillow is, you can’t get enough sleep. When the alarm goes off in the morning, you’re instantly hating life and wishing you had… Read more »

How can vitamin B-100 help me?

According to Livestrong.com, Vitamin B-100 is simply another way of referring to the B complex vitamins. This includes vitamin B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6 and B-12, as well as biotin and folic acid. One of the most significant things vitamin-B 100 can help with is lack of energy. Sometimes called the energy vitamin, it helps… Read more »

Vitamin C may reduce blood pressure

According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consuming large doses of vitamin C may be able to lower blood pressure. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that taking an average of 500 milligrams of vitamin C daily could reduce blood pressure by 3.84 millimeters of mercury…. Read more »

Depression can cause mothers to wake babies needlessly

All new mothers know how stressful it can be to worry about their babies. When you first brought your little one home from the hospital, you were probably a little unsure about what to do.  You were sure every little noise or crying sound the baby made wasn’t normal. Perhaps you called your own mother… Read more »

Can stress influence disease?

Most people get stressed every once in awhile. Whether it is due to a project, deadline at work or a bunch of screaming children, a little stress is normal. However, too much can put strain on the mind and body. It has even been associated with heart disease, infectious disease and depression. A recent study… Read more »

Are you looking for simple ways to lose weight?

Losing weight may seem complicated if you’re new to diet and exercise, but the truth of the matter is it’s so easy, anyone can do it! With summer just around the corner and that bathing suit staring you in the face, this is the perfect time to get serious about weight loss. Consider trying a… Read more »

Cut calories and lose weight for summer

Summer is often considered the best part of the year. The temperatures finally warm up and sun comes out just in time to enjoy a round of golf or an outdoor barbecue. However, this season might not be so wonderful if you have packed on a couple pounds for warmth during the winter months. Not… Read more »

What is so great about vitamin C?

You were probably told how important it was to get some vitamin C in your diet ever since you were a child and especially when you were sick. However, many people have no idea how this nutrient is even beneficial to the body. Harvard Health explains people have understood that citrus fruits can help prevent… Read more »

How can I soothe my dry summer skin?

Some people are under the impression that your skin can only get dry during the winter. Boy, are they wrong. Winter may have cold winds that whip by and uncomfortably dry air, but when the warmer months head your way you’ll be faced with a dry heat which can be even worse. You also risk… Read more »

Hate fish but love omega-3 fatty acids?

For some people, there’s nothing that will get their mouths watering faster than the thought of grilled salmon, tuna sashimi or white fish in a delicate cream sauce. On the other hand, to some folks this sounds repulsive. They can’t understand how anyone could want to eat something that comes from sea, is covered in… Read more »