The bladder is responsible for many functions in the body, and nothing is more uncomfortable than a bladder or urinary tract irritation! While some people have a very healthy bladder, others are plagued by bladder problems from time to time – especially in the case of women. When the bladder and urinary tract become irritated, [...]
There are particular times throughout the year when falling victim to coughs, sniffles, sneezes, runny noses, fevers, chills, headaches and ‘stuffy’ heads is more likely. Similarly, people who travel on vacation or business may contract the flu virus when they least expect it. And because germs are able to mutate – it makes it hard [...]
There are particular times throughout the year when falling victim to coughs, sniffles, sneezes, running noses, fevers, chills, headaches and ‘stuffy’ heads is more likely. Similarly, people who travel on vacation or business may contract the flu virus when they least expect it. And because germs are able to mutate – it makes it hard [...]
Iron is an essential mineral and an important component of proteins involved in oxygen transport and metabolism in the body. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body’s tissues, and hemoglobin contains almost two-thirds of the iron level in your body. On the whole, healthy children, adult men, and [...]
Life is often described as a rollercoaster – however, sometimes these highs and lows can be difficult to cope with. An elevated mood may feel great, but excitability and agitation can be considered a problem. This may put a strain on relationships at home or work and even with the law. People who are experiencing [...]
Some people are just a little more emotionally sensitive than most. Although they may not be suffering from any particular condition, some people are prone to sadness and melancholy. Small incidents may upset them and they easily become emotional when faced with the suffering of others. Sadness may occur from time to time, and may [...]
Healing is about more than cure. While it is important for tissues to heal, for bones to knit and for regeneration to take place, healing also occurs on a deep emotional level. In order to heal, we also need to be nurtured, to feel safe and loved and to be cared for. We need to [...]
The body is a network of veins, arteries and capillaries – all interconnected, and all trying to complete the vital task of carrying blood to every part of our bodies. Good blood circulation means getting oxygen-rich blood to even the farthest tips of our bodies, from fingers to toes. Normal circulation of blood carries nutrients [...]
Cholesterol is a fatty substance (lipid) found in animal tissue and fat. It is mostly made by the liver and circulates in the blood, and is produced by the body from dietary cholesterol and saturated fats in food. Cholesterol is not harmful if kept within acceptable limits, and is in fact essential to body functioning. [...]
Maintaining healthy water balance in the body is of vital importance to health. As the human body uses water for many biological processes, healthy fluid levels are necessary for bodily systems to function effectively, from the cardiovascular system to the immune system. When this water balance is disrupted and water retention occurs, many people turn [...]
The heart is an incredibly powerful organ that works constantly, without ever pausing to rest. Unlike other types of muscles, the cardiac muscle never gets tired, but relies on a steady flow of oxygenated blood to keep working. In one day, the heart transports all of its blood around the body about 1000 times! But [...]
In order for a man to be virile, he needs to produce mature, healthy and particularly mobile sperm in sufficient quantities to ensure the fertilization of the female egg. Unfortunately as a man’s age increases, his testosterone levels and sperm count decreases. The ability to achieve and sustain an erection for long enough to ejaculate [...]
The average male sex drive is extremely powerful and often times much more powerful than a woman’s. Testosterone is the hormone behind libido in human beings – the chemical that puts us ‘in the mood’. The male sexual response begins when the man becomes aroused and blood flows into the erectile tissue of the penis, [...]
The prostate is a gland located just below the bladder in men. The prostate’s main function is to produce fluid for semen, but the prostate also surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis. In most men, the prostate grows throughout adulthood. Aging can result in bothersome urinary symptoms [...]
The prostate is a small gland located beneath the urinary bladder and wrapped around the urethra. Although it is called a gland, an organ would be a more descriptive term for the prostate. It is made of two lobes (or regions) completely surrounded by an outer tissue layer. Many people feel uncomfortable talking about the [...]
Healing is a process which takes place on many levels – physically and psychologically. Connective tissue, blood vessels and nerve fibers have to restore themselves and regenerate. White blood cells have to remove infection and red blood cells have to bring oxygen–rich blood and nutrients to the surrounding area. Rest is important – as is [...]
Support for your sensitive areas. The anus is a sensitive structure. While most of us never give this area a second thought, it plays a vital role in everyday activities. While we spend most of our time on our feet rushing around, every time we sit down, we put pressure on the anal area. Furthermore, [...]
The face harbors a large quantity of tiny blood vessels just under the surface of the skin. Facial flushing occurs when there is a sudden increase of blood flowing through these vessels causing them to swell. In time, ongoing dilation may cause blood vessels to get larger and appear like small red lines on the [...]
Be the life of the party. Rich food, sweets, wine, and over-indulgence mean quite a bit of multi-tasking for that unique and under-estimated organ, the liver. Everything that enters our body must be detoxified and refined by the liver. Blood is purified by the liver daily, thus removing harmful waste. As the main filtering organ, [...]
While they are a fact of life, pimples, boils, acne and blackheads are also inconvenient, bothersome, and unattractive. They also affect more than 85% of all people aged 12–24. Skin eruptions occur in 1–in–4 adults between the ages of 25–44, with women and teenagers especially vulnerable during hormonal changes. The skin contains oil glands to [...]
