When in the sun, people think they have to apply sunscreen to keep from getting skin cancer. Getting sunburned is bad for your skin, yes, but have you ever thought of what you are putting on your skin? Your skin is the biggest organ in […]
People are starting to really think about boosting their immune systems due to the COVID-19. There are several ways to go about that. Everyone is aware of washing hands, not touching your face and disinfecting all surfaces that are touched regularly. What about some other […]
Iron is a trace mineral found in many foods and the body only requires about 100 milligrams of iron a day. It participates in metabolism, DNA synthesis, growth, healing, immune function and reproduction. Iron is found in the blood in two different proteins, that transport […]
How many people do you know that once they get older they fall and break their hip? Usually it is an older woman who falls and breaks their hip. Why is this? Did you know there are several reason why people become osteoporotic. Lifestyle choices, […]
Pineapples are a very sweet, yellow fruit, known to come from fields in Hawaii and South America. They have some of the best nutrients and enzymes for humans. Pineapples are known for their digestive properties, but has been shown to be effective in a large […]
Diathermy uses high-frequency electric current to produce heat deep inside a targeted tissue. It can reach areas as deep as two inches beneath the skins surface. It was created by Nikola Tesla, an American engineer and inventor in 1891. He saw that heat resulted from irradiation of […]
Who doesn’t love Halloween candy? As a kid I loved going trick or treating to get all the candy!! From a healthy stand point, all that sugar is terrible for your health and teeth! Sugar isn’t the only additive in candy that is worrisome. You […]
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is getting the sniffles and not feeling well. So how do you protect yourself from getting sick too? The best thing to do is to boost your immune system so you can fight off viruses. What happens when […]
The cultivation of wheat has changed over the years. When we were hunter and gatherers we had our own gardens and made our own food and breads. We aren’t hunter/gatherers anymore, so we rely on farmers to give us the ability to eat. History of […]
