Alzheimer’s Disease is a cognitive disorder that affects a patient’s ability to think and mentally process the information of life. Memory can suffer or even falter entirely. Patients can become unable to remember loved ones, or how to handle even the most basic or routine of life skills, as the disease progresses. Modern medicine is […]
Most of us have an image of our body, the way we view ourselves. Like all internal lenses, this self perception can be different from what others might actually see when they look at us. We don’t see what others see; we see ourselves differently. These internal views are often significantly shaped by society and […]
When the Winter arrives, clothing such as sleeveless shirts give way to warmer staples such as heavy duty jackets and scarves. However, the importance of sunglasses cannot be overstated as they protect your eyes in such harsh conditions. There are certain elements of cold weather that can pose some serious risk: glare, ultraviolet (UV) rays […]
Coffee is well known as a way to get a quick pickup. That it’s delicious is almost a side effect next to that, despite how many people will consume coffee simply for the taste. But that cup of java has some real results in medical research that reveal it’s actually beneficial to become a regular […]
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (also known as TMJ) is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull and when this joint is injured or even damaged, it can lead to a localized pain disorder. Causes of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome include injury to the teeth, jaw misalignment, teeth grinding, having poor posture, stress, arthritis and […]
The number of people reporting cognitive impairment issues in their families is rising. This is good since treatments started earlier can help manage symptoms and improve outcomes. Spotting a family member that is having trouble remembering or showing periods of confusion, means we are paying attention to our older family members. Self-reporting of […]
This is a continuation of our series on Natural Vision Correction. Get to Part 1 Here. Legumes Legumes are powerful sources of nutrition, and they provide your body with an excellent dose of zinc and bioflavonoids, which help protect the eye’s retina. It also reduces the risk of developing any age-related eye condition in […]
We all need sleep. Without it, it’s impossible to function, much less do your best. When you’re fatigued, your strength and energy, your focus and attention, even emotions and overall physical well being falter and fade. Despite the necessity, it’s entirely too common for sleeplessness to affect even the busiest among us. With some basic […]
Eating disorders are often an uncomfortable disease to have. For many, they carry feelings of shame or embarrassment that keeps them from opening up to their social support network of friends and family about the problem. That can keep the problem from improving, and cause further deterioration in health. Loved ones are just that; people […]
With time pressures compressing our daily schedules, more and more of us are turning to meals that are quick and easy to prepare. This includes instant foods. But does the time savings come with a hit to the health? An instant food is one that has been dehydrated, so the only preparation needed for consumption […]
