This year’s flu season is one of the worst in years and many more people are contracting one of the many strains of flu that has spread faster than gossip across the nation. It seems that almost every day or two, the news reports on another child who died of the flu, many of them
Many years ago, the common treatment for burns was butter or some kind of grease. I once knew a lady who swore by bear grease, made from the rendered fat from black bears to treat burns. She said that the grease kept the burn moist, preventing it from cracking and kept it from getting infected
Your body’s ideal pH level ranges from 7.30 to 7.45, which is slightly towards the alkaline side. Maintaining this alkaline pH is important to maintain your health. Having an alkaline state will not only aid in normal functions like digestion but it will also prevent disease, promote energy, help in maintaining a healthy weight and
A week ago, we shared what to do if you suspect that you have the flu. The best recommendation is to see your doctor as soon as possible or if it gets too bad too quickly, go directly to the emergency room of your nearest hospital. Health experts are reporting that this flu season is
Most of us have heard of histamines but do you know what they are, what they do and where they come from? Histamine is a chemical in our body that works as part of our immune system along with helping to control the function of our gut. It also plays a role as a neurotransmitter
One of the most feared diagnoses for many women is the one that says she has breast cancer. Not only does it challenge her very life but it attacks one of the key elements of a woman’s femininity and sometimes her identity. The thought of losing one of both breasts is frightening and often leads
Last August, I asked if any of you felt chronically tired and fatigued and if you had problems sleeping or getting a good night’s rest. I pointed out that there are over 70 different sleep disorders that could be responsible, but the most common and most problematic is sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Did you know that at least 50% of men over the age of 50 suffer from an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? The older a man gets, the more likely he is to have BPH. In fact, nearly 70% of men age 70 have BPH and 90% of men who have made it
A growing number of people are finding it helpful to have some type of support animal (often referred to as emotional support animal), to help them deal with whatever physical or mental issues they have. They can help an individual or a family. There is a difference between a service animal and a support animal.
As parents, we have a responsibility for what goes into our kids’ minds. What kids read, especially when the material is endorsed by their school, impacts their young minds which helps to mold them into what they will grow up to be. At the age when kids start school and learn to read, their minds
