Category Archives: General Health

No one wants to get sick in the summer. Summer is meant to be enjoyed, be outdoors and at all costs not get sick! But did you know as the temperature rises and our diet heads out the window we’re increasing our risk of kidney stones? It’s true! During those warmer summer months an increase ...click here to read more

Generally speaking inflammation is necessary to protect the body. It’s the body’s response to infection and aids in healing. But inflammation can raise some potential health risks as well. Here is a list of potential health risks inflammation can lead to. 4 areas affected by inflammation Digestion and gutMuch of our immune system is actually ...click here to read more

Often compared to a pain far worse than that of giving birth, kidney stones are no laughing matter. With no one cause for kidney stones, they can affect anyone at any time. Typically kidney stones are the formation of uric acid, calcium and oxalate into crystals. When small, they can easily be passed when we ...click here to read more

Our bodies are made up of a large amount of water – about 60 percent. And yet we still need to replenish it. Through sweating, crying and urinating, water continues to be expelled from the body. Staying hydrated then, is key. You may have heard that we should be drinking at least eight glasses of ...click here to read more

Good oral hygiene can largely contribute to overall health. Not only does brushing and flossing lead to a healthy smile, but oral hygiene affects many other health conditions as well. There is much research to support the link between oral hygiene and other health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and even kidney disease. Make ...click here to read more

Have your bedroom sessions been a little lackluster as you age? And no, we’re not talking about your ability to sleep. We’re referring to your ability to still get hot and heavy with your spouse or partner. Sex, at any age, is not only beneficial for relationships but it can offer many health benefits. So ...click here to read more

One in five women will have at least one UTI, also referred to as a bladder infection, in her lifetime. Close to 20 percent of women who have a UTI will have another, and 30 percent of those will have yet another. Beyond this point, statistics show that there is a group of women who ...click here to read more

A good nail salon visit is a great way to pamper yourself or fix up those cuticles. Whether you’re trying out the latest shade, or staying business ready with a professional manicure, your nails can be used as a fashion accessory. But you might not know that nails play an important role in our health ...click here to read more

All five senses guide us through life. Whether seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling or feeling, they work together to paint a picture of the world. When something smells bad, we likely won’t approach or eat it. The foul smell signals to us it’s probably not good for our health. This is how our senses can boost ...click here to read more

Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, an anxiety disorder,is often associated with those who have gone to war. PTSD happens after people have experienced traumatic events and continue to recall stressors. Symptoms of PTSD can come in the form of nightmares, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of detachment. Since PTSD is most commonly associated with ...click here to read more

There are many autoimmune diseases out there. Some affect nerves and others affect our stomachs. Generally, many of these autoimmune diseases can go unnoticed as they don’t leave visible marks. But one in particular is hard to miss. What is Vitiligo? The condition is called vitiligo and it is the discoloration of pigments on the ...click here to read more

Suicide ranks number 10 as the leading cause of death in America. Conversations about suicide rarely include seniors, but they should. Suicide rates increase with age, and elderly men in industrialized countries tend to see the highest suicide rates, as discussed in the journal Advances in Psychiatric Treatment. The journal noted rates were highest among ...click here to read more

We all get stressed time and time again. Ultimately, it’s how we handle our stress that determines our health outcomes. An example of bad stress would be the kind associated with a traumatic experience. For example, this could be losing a loved one or being in a car accident. Trauma can be temporary or last ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever experienced anxiety you know it can be unsettling. Your heart races, you develop a headache and your palms become clammy. You try to take deep breaths to calm down, but it doesn’t seem to work. We all experience anxiety at some point in our lives. Whether we have an important deadline to ...click here to read more