Your teeth are a critical part of your body. Not only do they affect your physical appearance, first impressions, and your self-confidence, but they also play a major role in your ability to eat and digest healthy foods. In addition, bad teeth can seriously affect several areas of your health, including your heart, respiratory, and […]
You may have noticed that if you've ever experienced a stressful situation, you may fall sick afterward or wake up with a fever blister. While you may think that these two are unrelated, there may be a link. This article will take a closer look at the link between stress and the immune system and […]
There are several reported benefits of grape seed extract supplements, ranging from improving heart health to preventing cancer. However, experience teaches us not to take the words of supplement manufacturers and marketers at face value. The truth is many supplements do not offer the benefits advertised and may even be detrimental to health. Is this […]
Adrenal fatigue, also known as Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome or AFS, is a stress-related condition that affects many individuals. It is the non-Addison's form of adrenal dysfunction, where the body's stress response cannot keep up with life's chronic stressors. In general, it is caused by very intense or chronic stress that depletes the body's resources and […]
There is a link between shortened telomere length and lifespan. Telomeres protect the ends of the chromosomes that comprise your genomes. They are roughly 8,000-10,000 nucleotides in length, but they shorten each time a cell divides. And once telomeres reach a critical length, the cell no longer divides and dies. The shortening of telomeres has […]
Scientists estimate that there are about 140,000 mushroom species, but only 14,000 of these have currently been described. Considering this vast number, it is unsurprising that there have been several different reported uses of mushrooms, with one of the most prominent being as stress relievers. The species that fall into this class are known as […]
Data by the World Health Organization indicates that the majority of the world’s population has at least one or more herpes virus infections. Herpes is known as a commonly transmitted disease in the U.S. that has the potential to cause harmful and undesired effects on the human body. In most instances, people are primarily infected […]
The beginning of spring is generally a season met with excitement, the end of cold weather, and the beginning of warmer temperatures. It also marks the start of plants opening and growing after the winter. Whilst it is a time that many enjoy, some dread this new season, as not only is it the beginning […]
Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is a natural sulfur compound that may have several health benefits. The practice of taking MSM supplements is growing in popularity, and this supplement could help lower inflammation, lower joint pain, boost immune system health, enhance the appearance of the skin, and more. What Is MSM? MSM is also referred to as […]
Vitamin C is probably one of the most well-known vitamins, especially in the winter season when colds and flu hit. Its popularity started in the 1970s when a Nobel prize winner, Linus Pauling started to promote the use of this vitamin to prevent colds and flu. Nowadays many reach for orange juice or a supplement […]