Did you know that nearly one in 1,000 people have a wheat allergy and that one in every 100 people have celiac disease? Both of these conditions cause people to remove gluten entirely from their diet to aid in digestive…
Breathing is a certain function of our body that just comes naturally for everyone—except those with COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a breathing disorder that affects 11 million people in the United States. COPD is a common lung condition…
According to Research in America, those living in the United States spent $219.5 billion on alcohol consumption in 2016. If you had that amount in $1 dollar bills and laid them one on top of the other, the stack would…
For some people, it’s a reality to work a lot. There’s not a way around it and it’s a fact of life for the current job they reside in. Spending your time glued to your job isn’t the healthiest way…
It takes guts to admit to yourself that you’re unhealthy and need to make changes. It’s scary to consider disrupting your habits and routine. The truth is, you’ll be better off in the long run, and it’s a positive move…
I find it heart wrenching. My involvement in the medical industry brings me in contact with many people who experience hair loss. What I hate most is the hopelessness people feel. Because it’s not a well-known condition—it’s not like having…
Often people don’t realize that they have gallstones until they have an acute attack with unremitting pain and find themselves in the emergency room. Once diagnosed, many doctors will acknowledge that dietary issues are at play, but they still tend…
During the festive season, it’s easy to fall behind with household chores. One that you shouldn’t forget to do this month is cleaning your washing machine. Washing machines can make excellent breeding grounds for some quite nasty germs. Some of…