Vitamin D Guidelines May Be Changed Following New Study
A new study found that vitamin D-2 and D-3 do not provide the nutritional value that people assume they do. It’s a vital nutrient, allowing the body to absorb calcium and keep calcium and phosphate at normal levels that support bone growth. Traditionally, vitamin D-2 and D-3 have been seen as doing the exact same […]
What Is the Connection Between PCOS and Mood Swings?
We all have the tendency to downplay someone’s emotions or moods as being, on some level, whimsical; the way you feel about something or the kind of disposition you have is simply the result of the kind of day you’ve had, or on which side of the bed you got up. We tend to disregard […]
Does Dry Shampoo Cause Hair Loss?
No one likes to feel like they have dirty hair. Unfortunately, we don’t always have time for a full wash or access to facilities to conventionally wash our hair. That is the perfect time to use a dry shampoo. But using dry shampoo on your hair can damage it. This shampoo is just a powder […]
How Do You Know When to Stop Trying for a Baby?
After several miscarriages, a couple continues to try for a baby in hopes that the next pregnancy will be successful. Adoption is a option logisitically, but this family would prefer a child of their own. Alea, the woman writing the blog, describes both miscarriages and the hope associated with each pregnancy. Her wife has lost […]
Are GMO Foods and Glyphosate Affecting Our Gut?
GM Foods May Be Destroying Vital Bacteria Genetically modified foods have become incredibly common around the world. In some ways, this is a good thing. Genetic modification can make food more nutritious. For example, one of the first GMOs was a new kind of rice designed to produce vitamin A. It may have saved millions […]
Leaning Forward During Phone Use May Cause ‘Text Neck’
Recently, spine surgeons have been getting an increased number of patients complaining of upper back pain. This pain is most likely due to the improper posture adopted when using smartphones. The concern has become so widespread, that young patients who should not even have back and neck problems yet have been seen for alignment issues […]
Earning Respect
1 Thessalonian 4:11 says, “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with excellence.” Business owners will tell you that there is a difference between their top performers and those who don’t get promoted. Now although the details vary, the essence of what these leaders say […]
Alzheimer’s Affects Twice as Many People as Estimated
Because it is believed that Alzheimer’s disease affects more people than estimated, new research is being implemented. Currently about 5.4 million suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, but the real number could be as high as 11 million. Reports from the Center of Disease Control shows an increase in the death rate of 50% over the last […]