Knowing what the most common heart attack symptoms in women are can prevent a tragedy. Heart disease is one of the most common afflictions that claims hundreds of lives around the world on a daily basis. Knowing how to identify the most common heart attack symptoms in women may actually help get prompt medical attention,…
Fitness Tips for Busy Moms
Reach your goals with these six fitness tips for busy moms New moms are juggling a variety of unique responsibilities at once, often times leaving fitness and their own health last on the list. Luckily, there are some simple and easy fitness tips for busy moms that can help decrease stress and get you to your…
6 Surprising Benefits Of Taking Cold Showers
Many see taking cold showers as a dreadful thing to do to their bodies. Remember the time growing up when your brother or sister would flush the toilet mid-shower, leaving you covered in bone-chilling cold water? Who knew all those times they were actually improving your health by doing this. The best part about cold…
Zika Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
The World Health Organization has designated the Zika virus a public health emergency of international concern, which researchers found to cause devastating birth defects. The spread of Zika virus in Brazil has been accompanied by an unprecedented rise in the number of children being born with unusually small heads—identified as microcephaly. In January 2016, the…
Prevent Diverticulitis Attacks Naturally
Experiencing a diverticulitis attack is not a pleasant experience. Once you experience it, you will do anything to prevent future attacks from occurring. What Is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition that results when one or more diverticula become inflamed and infected. When the pouches become blocked with waste materials and bacterial buildup, the site then…
5 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea
Tea is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world, after water. For centuries, people have been drinking tea due to its health effects. There is plenty of research showing that drinking tea may fight diseases, protect against heart disease, Alzheimer’s and many types of cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute at the…
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…
After the Pill: What Happens To Your Body
Birth control pills are a popular form of birth control in the United States. In fact, some research has shown that it is the most popular form. There are many reasons why this is the case. Oral contraceptives, or “the Pill”, are associated with lighter, more regular periods, less severe PMS symptoms, and clearer skin.…
Thyroid Disorders: What Women Should Know About Getting a Diagnosis
Fatigue, sensitivity to heat or cold, unexplained weight loss or weight gain, memory issues, and irritability are just a few of the constellation of unusual symptoms associated with a malfunctioning thyroid. Disproportionately affecting women, who make up 80 percent of all cases, this poorly understood group of disorders can be notoriously difficult to diagnose; many…
Be Proactive About Your Heart Health
The quality of your heart health directly affects your ability to function optimally, breathe and move efficiently, and live day-to-day without chronic pain. Taking active measures to maintain your heart health and to prolong its existence is crucial and should be a goal that is proactively pursued. Because the devastation of heart disease, heart attacks,…