Do you wake up with a tight jaw or even a sore mouth? Do you find yourself with crazy headaches and a lack of restful sleep? What if I told you that you may be grinding your teeth while you sleep? As strange as it may seem, it affects many […]
Do you constantly wake up in the middle of the night, gasping for air? Do you have bruises on your arms or hips because your partner keeps elbowing you to get you to stop snoring? How often do you find yourself exiled to another room because “your snoring keeps me […]
Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of November. At that point, you will get back another hour of sleep and fall back to standard time. For those unfamiliar with the process, daylight saving time occurs in the spring as we adjust […]
Preventing Dry Hands Are your hands dry? Are they chapped or peeling to the point of discomfort or pain? Cold weather, countless hand washing, or an ailment could be causing your dryness. So how do we prevent getting dry hands? Preventing dry hands should be a priority because the condition […]
What is BPA-free? There is quite a lot of detailed information on food and drink labels at the grocery store. You might not be aware of what each description means. One product description that is becoming more common is BPA-free. What does it mean for a food or beverage product […]
Different Dietary Benefits Every meal will have different dietary benefits. Meals with more meat give protein and iron. Meals with vegetables or fruit will offer vitamins and other forms of nutrients. Can too much of one thing be bad for you? So what better way to look after your health […]
Morning coffee is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It might be the drive-thru latte you spent 15 minutes waiting for, the warm cup of java cultivated by the office Keurig, or the piquant espresso shot made to lift your soul and mind. Whichever it is, coffee is an essential […]
What is Melatonin? Melatonin− the sleepy hormone− is a hormone produced naturally in the pineal gland, a small nodule in our brains. This hormone helps balance our circadian rhythm, which supports a proper good night’s sleep. Melatonin contains antioxidants, disease-fighting and stress-relieving properties, and actively promotes anti-aging. This hormone is […]
Are there parasites in your blood? Babesiosis, caused by babesia, is one diagnosis that could make anyone cringe! A condition caused by a parasite that infiltrates your red blood cells and wreaks havoc on your body? Hard pass! Unfortunately, every year, a few thousand people in the U.S. will contract […]
Having gone through a heartbreak or two, I can tell you that it feels like your heart is giving out. Although it may seem melodramatic, circumstances of extreme emotional distress can manifest physically by making alterations to the heart. This phenomenon is called Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, also known as Broken Heart […]