Normally, our immune systems fight the viruses and bacteria that can make us sick. In an autoimmune disorder, the immune system mistakes the body’s own cells as a threat and attacks. The risk factors of autoimmune conditions include gender, genetics, and environmental triggers. Gender and Autoimmune Conditions Women are diagnosed with autoimmune conditions roughly twice […]
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It can be frustrating when you go your entire life without any major acne problems then suddenly in your 30s or 40s, and you are breaking out. Adult acne occurs most often around the chin, though it can happen anywhere on your face. It is important to know the potential causes so you can look […]
When you are doing fertility treatments, either through a doctor or through natural means, you need to make sure everything is on track. This means maintaining all the good habits you can, including reduced caffeine, exercise, and the right fertility supplements and diet. With that being said, you can still run into some negative issues […]
When you begin a plan for an at-home workout, you may immediately go to the type of equipment you need. It may surprise you to find out there are several workouts that do not require equipment at all. The misconception is that these workouts will not give you the results you need in the time […]
Doing a detox means getting rid of all the toxins built up in your main organs, such as your stomach, kidneys, and liver. It is important to do if you have been following an unhealthy diet or simply to reset your body and get a healthy start. Consider some of these different benefits of doing […]
PCOS is short for the polycystic ovarian syndrome. It is a hormonal imbalance that affects 10 percent of women of childbearing age. It can cause weight gain, excessive hair growth, and irregular menstrual cycles. It can also lead to infertility. Fortunately, PCOS is something that can be handled naturally. Exercise One of the keys to […]
Essential oils are extracted from the leaves, stems, and roots of flowers and plants, offering a wide range of health benefits. For arthritis, certain essential oils can be better than others. If you are interested in treating your arthritis pain naturally, consider one of these essential oils. Ginger Essential oils made from spices like ginger […]
When you’re trying your best to get into better shape, it can be very frustrating to keep returning to the scale only to see how little progress you’ve made. When you’ve tried every new diet and bought every book, things can seem impossible, but could it be something other than diet that’s keeping that extra […]
When was the last time that you had your cholesterol checked? In the past, a good amount of people knew that keeping their cholesterol monitored was an important thing to do, but until these last few decades, science hadn’t quite discovered that there are good types of cholesterol that can help you to live a […]
If you’re out and around people a lot, you will eventually hear someone say that they love stress sometimes because it helps them to perform better, but is that really the case most of the time? It’s obvious that stress is a part of life, but the ways that it can affect you should move […]