I’m sure you’ve heard about “slipped” discs in someone’s back before; it’s actually pretty common and a source of pain for many people. But, if you’re like me, you probably never knew just what that meant! Basically, when someone mentions a slipped disc, they’re referring to an intervertebral disc found in the spine that has […]
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We’re all looking for that fountain of youth, friends, and the search becomes even more intense as we grow older. I’d love to turn back the clock to a time when it was far easier to get up in the morning! While science hasn’t located that fountain of legend yet, there is some new research
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Many people experience allergies around the holidays, folks, which doesn’t seem fair. After all, you’ve already survived summer hay fever and deserve a break. No one wants to sneeze and wheeze in the middle of winter! What may surprise you is that pine allergies are rare, so many people who believe they are allergic to
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It’s nearly impossible to imagine life without smartphones, folks, even though most of us lived it! Back then, you actually had to talk to someone to get the information you needed. These days, even calls are old-fashioned, with texts and emails fast becoming the main line of communication for people today. However, it’s not without
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While we tend to say we want to “boost” our immune system, friends, what we really want to do is balance it! Technically, you don’t want a really “strong” immune system because that would react to things that are not necessarily harmful, which is essentially what allergic reactions are. It’s not as difficult as it
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again–your gut health is important! It’s part of your immune system, and when your digestion is off, it can really impact your day-to-day life. So instead of suffering in silence, so to speak, try the tips below to get your digestive system back on track. Try some
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If you’ve been keeping up with the latest COVID-19 news–it’s pretty hard to avoid but it’s also important to be in the know!–you may be noticing more and more talk about vitamin D. We do know vitamin D plays a role in protecting you against serious disease and supporting your immune system, and it may
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I’ve heard of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), folks, and I what I have heard sounds scary! Women have lost limbs and even their lives to this dangerous condition. What I have learned recently is that tampons, a feminine hygiene product used by women around the globe, is likely a cause of this serious illness. The
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Pee is not the most fun subject, but it is an interesting one, especially when it comes to your health! Your urine can tell you a lot about your health, especially when it changes or something seems wrong. Dehydration If you had a great workout or just spent too long in the heat without enough
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I’m sure you’re tired of hearing that we need more sleep, but it’s still a massive problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around one-third of all adults in the US are just not sleeping enough (https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/index.html). It’s a serious problem with potentially dire consequences. Not sleeping enough has been linked with
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