Special Health Alerts
From time to time people get sick. A little rest and relaxation usually gets them back on track; feeling better. When symptoms don’t seem to dissipate after a few days in bed, it just might be time to take a closer look at what the problem is. Physicians say in some cases common symptoms are ignored, but shouldn’t be. In fact, there are situations where turning a blind eye to the symptoms leads to emergency care being required.
Glaucoma is an eye health disorder characterized by damage to the optic nerve and a gradual loss in eyesight. Glaucoma is the second greatest cause of blindness in America, and aging, nearsightedness, high blood pressure, diabetes, and an injury to the eye can call increase your likelihood for developing it. According to a recent study conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health, America’s favorite way to kick start the day may also increase your risk for developing this eye …
If you happen to glance and the mirror and see dull, aging skin you may want to consider using essential oils to help repair the damage that you see. Even if you don’t see dull skin or wrinkles today, you may want to consider using essential oils as a preventative measure from damage that can be caused to your skin over time. In addition to the wonderful benefits that essential oils provide your skin with, they may also provide dry, …
Free radicals are now considered the biggest accelerator of aging. Although you are likely familiar with the term, if you really want to avoid falling victim to free radical damage, you need to know exactly where they come from, what they do to your body and how to neutralize them. Below is an in depth explanation of free radicals and their antidote — high ORAC foods.
The Science Behind Free Radicals
Free radicals are atoms with an odd number of …
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