The Various Effects of Excessive Alcohol Consumption Many people around the world like to consume alcohol. Overconsumption, however, is a major problem in modern society and more than 95,000 people in the USA die from alcohol-related events each year, making it the third most avoidable cause of death. The challenge most people face is drinking …
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Exercise: How Much Is Enough? There is plenty of evidence that exercise is good for us. We know the importance of eating a healthy diet and getting the recommended 150 minutes of relatively intense activity each week. But can you do too much exercise? Some people believe that the fitter they are, the healthier they …
World Kidney Day 2022 The kidneys are vital organs that are responsible for filtering excess water and various waste products and helping to maintain the balance of essential elements in the blood supply. They also produce hormones that help maintain healthy blood pressure. Health issues with the kidneys can have a huge impact on an …
Period Pain: When Should You Be Concerned? For many women, period pain is a fact of life. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days and a period will last for 3 to 5 days. Cycles vary not only from woman to woman but can change during an individual’s lifetime as well. Some women, unfortunately, suffer …
Functional Medicine Approach to Thyroid Disease and Dysfunctions The thyroid is responsible for producing several hormones essential for a healthy body, including regulating cholesterol and maintaining weight. When the thyroid doesn’t function properly it can mean that we produce too little or too much of a certain hormone. Here we take a look at thyroid …
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Heart Disease and Why the Cause Isn’t Always Obvious Someone dies every 36 seconds in the USA from heart disease and it is the most common cause of death worldwide. Understanding who is at risk of heart disease is important. As with any medical condition, the earlier an intervention can be made, the better the …
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Understanding Myocarditis, Pericarditis, and other Pericardial Diseases When we think of damage to the heart, we often consider conditions such as cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. Inflammation can also cause heart problems, however. These cases often occur because of a bacterial or viral infection and can occur in people of all ages, even if they …
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National Heart Month 2022 We all know that a healthy heart is important, but how many of us truly understand how to keep this amazing organ in great condition, particularly into older age? Each year, more than 600,000 people in the USA die from heart disease. Ischemic heart disease on its own, accounts for nearly …
The Functional Medicine Approach to COVID-19 There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented major challenges not just for governments and physicians but for people from all walks of life. Here we look at how a functional medicine approach can help people combat the most common COVID-19 symptoms and improve recovery time. Understanding COVID-19 …
Depression in Perspective Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health issues of modern times. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 people will suffer from a moderate to severe episode of depression at least once during their lifetime. Worldwide, it affects more than 250 million people and costs the global economy a staggering $1 …