Do you ever feel stiffness in your joints after getting out of bed or sitting for a long time? Do you ever hear crunchy or bone-on-bone sounds when moving? This could mean that you have, or are developing, the most common form of arthritis – osteoarthritis. When ignored, osteoarthritis is a debilitating part of aging that is a major reason for “feeling old.” Fortunately, it... Read More
For the most part, our bodies take care of themselves – live clean and we will be healthy, right? Sometimes, though, our bodies can overreact to problems; ask someone who is allergic to bees if their body is simply taking care of itself when they get stung. An allergic reaction is the body “overdoing” its response to a problem. The immune system can often go... Read More
You most likely either have or know someone who has hypertension or high blood pressure (HBP). Approximately 50 million people – about 20% of Americans – have HBP. HBP is a serious condition where the heart and blood vessels work harder than normal. Think of high blood pressure as being similar to the pressure of water in your garden hose. If all you need to... Read More
Have you ever thought about how nutrition affects your eyes? Many people neglect to think about them as much as they think about losing that excess weight or achieving other health goals. There are two nutrients in particular that may act as a natural shield that can protect our eyes from the sun’s harmful rays and a number of eye issues – lutein and zeaxanthin... Read More
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