Have your parents ever told you to stand up straight? It’s actually really solid advice. There is a growing amount of younger (and older) people who have terrible posture. I’m actually going to blame technology for it. Look around you. Everyone has a phone attached […]
The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that is in your neck. The thyroid gland takes iodine, found in many foods, and converts it into thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). T3 and T4 regulate your metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. Low body temperature is […]
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us seek quick and easy solutions to satisfy our sweet tooth. However, the excessive consumption of artificial sweeteners like Splenda and refined sugars can have detrimental effects on our overall health and well-being. It is crucial to understand the […]
Vitamins are essential nutrients that your body needs to function properly. They play a role in maintaining good health and preventing diseases. There are times when vitamins are taken that will amplify the absorption and in turn help you more. Did you know certain vitamins […]
Have you ever thought about supporting your liver? What would the reason behind support the liver be anyway? First we need to dig into what the liver does. The liver is an organ that performs over 500 functions. Just a few include removing waste products […]
When should you worry about arm pain? Do you have shoulder pain, shoulder blade pain, elbow pain, hand pain? Any numbness? How do you qualify the pain? Sharp, burning, achy? All these things matter when determining where the pain is coming from. Let’s talk about […]
Potty training can be a difficult task for parents, especially if the child doesn’t feel ready. Once day time dryness has been achieved the harder task is to stay dry through the night. Around 20% of children have some problems with bed wetting at age […]
Have you ever heard of cold laser? How about red light therapy? Cold laser therapy is low-intensity laser therapy that stimulates healing while using low levels of light. It is called “cold” laser due to the fact that it does not heat tissues, so you […]
Food dyes are everywhere. If you are a label reader you will start noticing how many products have extra added color in them. Simple things like cough syrup, medicines, candy, chips, a ton of packaged food, icings, baked goods, sodas and even salad dressing. In […]
Going into fall we see the signs for “flu shots available” pop up everywhere. There are better ways to protect yourself from getting sick during the colder months of the year (and all the other months). The major problem we have going into the holiday […]
