Many people around the world suffer from an iron deficiency. Most people don't even know what iron does in the body and just assume it is a metal that frying pans are made out of. However, a lack of iron can alter your life in ways you wouldn’t expect.
So if you are iron-deficient, what are [...]
Your immune system is one of the most important parts of your body. It’s in charge of helping you fight off various illnesses and harmful bacteria. In 2020, it’s crucial that we all maintain excellent immunity as we try to collectively recover from COVID-19.
However, many folks want to boost their immunity without taking extra drugs [...]
A healthy immune system starts with your gut, so make sure to take care of it! Hippocrates once said, “all disease starts in the gut” and this still rings true today. The microbiome of your digestive system is made up of trillions of microorganisms and their genetic material that live in your intestines. These microorganisms are [...]
As women, we love our hair. Whether our hair is long or short, straight or curly, naturally thick or thin, it’s our crowning glory and we want to keep it healthy. While we normally associate hair loss with men, it’s an issue that affects women as well, and for a variety of reasons such as [...]
Some of us are fortunate enough to leave acne behind in our teen years. For others, we still have to suffer the occasional breakout. This can be the absolute the worst, especially when we have something important lined up, like a business meeting, a job interview, or a first date.
If you suffer from acne as [...]
Despite everything you may have read on the internet, nothing has been proven to cure or prevent COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself from the Coronavirus is to practice social distancing1 and not come into contact with someone that has been infected. You should also make sure that you get enough sleep, exercise daily, [...]
Spring is right around the corner, and quickly followed behind that will be summer. And if you’re like me and you live in a cold climate, then the thought of warmer weather has you as excited as Olaf the Snowman.
However, rising temperatures actually mean that our bodies will start to lose important nutrients. More humidity [...]
It’s the start of flu season and I’m sure we’ve all had a few close calls already. Some of us may have already gotten struck down by a particularly nasty bug going around the office. But what can you do to keep yourself healthy? Besides getting plenty of sleep and washing your hands regularly, there [...]
From the time we are young, we hear advice from our parents about staying healthy and warm in the cold weather. Some of the advice is worth listening to but others are nothing more than a myth.
It is easy to see how some myths may get started. A good example is about people catching more [...]
Winter brings a number of seasonal health risks, mainly related to the physical challenges of ice, snow, and cold. Potential health problems that exist in any season of the year are likely seen in greater measure when the weather turns cold. Some of those issues are because people tend to stay indoors when winter arrives, [...]
When it comes to your health, your body has an incredible way of “communicating” that something is wrong or could use some improvement.
Here are some of the key signs to look our for that your body is suffering from a vitamin deficiency:1. Bumpy Skin
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) are red or white bumps that form on the [...]
