Keeping our hands clean is one of the best ways to reduce the spreading of germs which can lead to infections and diseases. Although washing hands with soap and warm water is the best line of defense, it is not always convenient. Convenience is what makes hand sanitizers so popular. On the plane, in the…
6 Foods That Can Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the invisible killer of millions of people in the United States and around the world every year. Diet is one of the primary ways by which you can lower your blood pressure numbers without medication. Changing your diet along with exercise can not only reduce your blood pressure numbers, but…
Owning a Pet Can Improve Your Health
Today animal companions are more popular than ever. The pet population nationwide has been growing dramatically for nearly a half century, from about 40 million pet cats and dogs in 1967 to more than 160 million in 2006. About two-thirds of U.S. households now own at least one pet. Some of the largest and most…
8 Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water
Lemon water provides our bodies with plenty of vitamins, minerals and vital trace elements. Lemons are packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. What is Lemon Water? Lemon water is simply the juice from lemons mixed with water. The amount of lemon you use depends on your personal…
9 Tips for Eating and Staying Healthy When Traveling
Travelers tend to face dietary disasters while on the road. There are the airport lounges with free booze and snacks, the butter-soaked steak dinners, and the free meals at the hotel. All of these can be fun and enjoyable but they can also make you pack a few pounds. A little planning can go a…
Four Things You Should Hate About Losing Sleep
When you are forced to fight through a wok or school day on little to no sleep, life seems impossibly hard. Many Americans rely on sleep aids or natural sleep remedies to get a good night’s sleep, but even those don’t do the job at times. Without the ability to sleep, you may feel like…
All you need to know about Summer Allergies
While you may think your allergies should end after spring, summer allergies are fairly common for most people. Summer allergies are caused by the same offenders as spring allergies, namely pollen that enters the nose of allergic individuals. Since most trees finish pollinating in spring, summer allergies are more often brought on by things like…
What will it take for you to get up and get moving already?
Feeling less than motivated to work out? It happens, even to the most enthusiastic exercisers, from time to time. Here are a few ideas that may boost your drive to stick to fitness efforts. Money talks. Consider buying fitness class sessions or exercise experiences on a social saving site, such as Groupon or LivingSocial. Once…
10 Visible Signs Indicating a Health Problem
Whether they are symptoms you can see or a visible indication of a condition that increases your likelihood of having a problem, you can use these signs to make better health decisions. Take a look at these ten visual clues: Legs That Are Short in Proportion to Your Upper Body How could the…
Gluten Allergies and You: Some Interesting Facts
Take a walk around most supermarkets these days, and you’ll no doubt find an aisle teeming with products listed as being “Gluten-free.” The sales figures for gluten-free products have grown nearly 68% over the last two years, and are projected by some to reach $23.9 billion by 2020. This rise in gluten-free products sales has…