We all know that we need to stick to healthy lifestyle habits in order to have the kind of immune system that is strong enough to fight against any diseases. But how does the immune system work to protect us against these illnesses? Inflammation as the Immune System’s Master Method The term “Immune System” comes […]
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May
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Some of the worst diseases that you can get are those that turn your own immune system against you. There are diseases out there that will cause your body to betray itself, causing your white blood cells to damage other parts of your body because they get confused on what they’re supposed to be going […]
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Many people are aware that vitamins are a big part of keeping your immune system working properly. From vitamin C to B6, they all play some kind of role in keeping your body disease-free. Many people get these vitamins from food, but others opt to get them from pills and gummies. Instead of taking a […]
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For most of the population, when it comes to improving the health of their immune system, the biggest single, manageable and effective variable is diet. Stress and environmental factors are certainly issues that should be addressed if you seem to be succumb to whatever virus is currently in your area, or your wound healing takes […]
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Older adults who have been housebound, institutionalized or hospitalized for extended periods face an increased risk of being deficient in vitamin D. This is firstly due to an absence of exposure to the sun’s rays, which is the body’s natural and primary source of vitamin D. Compounding this, as people age the skin’s ability to […]
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Apr
There are several factors that affect the quality of our skin as we grow older. Some of these factors are beyond our control, such as our chronological or actual age and genetics, but it’s also great to know that some aspects are within our power to change or influence. Lifestyle and diet are the major […]
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Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world and it’s the second biggest reason why people need to visit a doctor. It’s certainly a pity we aren’t taught to care for our backs at a very young age. We just take our spine for granted, not realizing that it can easily […]
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Overexposure to the sun’s UV (ultraviolet radiation) can make you look like a freshly caught lobster. We all know that too much exposure to the sun can damage our skin, but yet, many of us still chase the…
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Managing diabetes can be a grueling daily task, due to having to monitor blood sugar levels, foods eaten, how much time spent exercising, and the medications that may need to be taken. This process can become stressful and too much for some people resulting in what is called a ‘diabetes burnout’. When suffering from a […]
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The benefits of rosehip oil go so much deeper than the skin. It’s been used to relieve symptoms of diarrhea and other issues of the stomach, such as nausea.