August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes painful scaling, itching and inflammation. It happens when skill cells grow too quickly. Normally, our skin cells grow slowly and flake off every four weeks allowing space for new skin cells to take their place. However, those suffering from psoriasis experience… Read more »
If you suffer from chronic pain and discomfort, your body is in an inflammatory state. Unfortunately, inflammation is like a double-edged sword. It’s your body’s way of healing cell damage. But in overdrive, it becomes dangerous and can lead to conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Here are five inflammation inducing foods… Read more »
Staying active as you get older doesn’t need to be complicated. But it is important to incorporate various types of exercise into your daily routine. This will help reduce monotony thereby increasing your chances of sticking with it. By changing things up, you will also increase the overall health benefits of the exercise. There are… Read more »
When summer started, you may have had grand plans for revamping your fitness routine. More daylight hours, nice weather and the vision of a beach-ready body were all the motivation you needed to get out there. But now, it seems like summer is almost over and your motivation is rapidly dwindling – you’ve got the… Read more »
If you wake up and can’t seem to function before you’ve had a cup of coffee, you’re not alone. Millions of people consume caffeine every day to increase energy, minimize fatigue and improve concentration. For some, it feels like an absolute necessity, while for others it’s more of a habit than anything else. However, consuming… Read more »
Summer isn’t always relaxing for everyone. For some people, summer can cause an undue amount of stress. In fact, many people feel more stress in the summer months than any other time of year. Here’s why: Heat – For many people, the heat and humidity of summer are downright oppressive. This can lead to staying… Read more »
After a year of many of us spending more time than ever on screens, it’s time to really examine the negative effects of blue light. Research suggests that the blue light emitted by smartphones, tablets, laptops, and many other electronic devices, is negatively impacting the quantity and quality of our sleep. Darkness is a natural… Read more »
Researchers have found a link between chronic inflammation in prostate tissue, (an over reactive response of the body’s immune system) and aggressive prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in American men. The findings were published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Scientists studied a type of prostate… Read more »
Adding more whole grains to your diet is a good idea. Not only do they provide vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed to keep you healthy but whole grains also contain dietary fiber, which may help reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and digestive difficulties, such as constipation. Grains are divided into two subgroups: whole… Read more »
A little bit of stress can actually be good for you. In small doses, it can help motivate you to succeed and perform under pressure. However, that chronic feeling of being overwhelmed can have some serious health implications. Here are three things you need to know about stress. 1. Stress is Common – Everyone feels… Read more »