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 [...]
Triple Complex Brain Tonic is a safe, non–addictive, natural remedy containing 100% homeopathic ingredients especially selected to relieve forgetfulness and mental fatigue, plus improve brain functioning. Triple Complex Brain Tonic is a combination of three cellular–supporting biochemic tissue salts and may be taken at the first signs of concentration problems, headache or fuzzy thinking for [...]
In essence, the body is the sum of all our cells, with the human cell acting as the smallest building block. Cells make up tissues and tissues make up our organs. Organs then work together to make up body systems. Therefore, for health to flourish, cell integrity is essential. Strong cells mean strong, sound health. [...]
The body is in a constant state of adjustment to keep things regulated, and changes occur in the body daily. The more stable the systems in the body are, the more our bodily organs can function at optimal performance. The body’s built-in ‘regulator’ appropriately guides our body. Our bodies work on the sole principle of [...]
Joints are the areas where two bones meet such as the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow or even the small joints of the fingers, toes, neck and vertebra. Joints allow our bodies to move in many different ways – to bend and be flexible, as well as to perform everyday routine tasks, like walking, sitting, writing [...]
Think of the eye as a camera. A camera needs a clean lens and a film to produce an image. In the same way, the eyeball needs a lens (cornea, crystalline lens, vitreous) to refract, or focus the light and a film (retina) on which to focus the rays. If any one or more of [...]
Aging is an inevitable process, and as we grow older, most people become somewhat forgetful and more absent-minded. Some deterioration of cognitive functioning, including memory health, is a normal part of aging and can begin from as young as the mid-thirties. The degree to which this happens, however, is greatly affected by genetic composition, stress, [...]
The sciatic nerve is the longest peripheral nerve in the body, and runs from the lower back through the pelvis and buttock area, right down to the back of the lower leg. It is an extension of the lower end of the spinal cord and is made up of the lumbar and sacral nerve roots [...]
The organs, tubes and muscles of the urinary system filter out excess fluids and waste products from the bloodstream, which is then expelled as urine. Proteins found in foodstuff such as meat, poultry and vegetables are broken down in the body into urea, which is then eliminated from the body via the urine. The sphincter [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When a muscle becomes rigid and contracts its known as an involuntary spasm. Spasms occur when the fibers within the muscle contract, tighten and restrict blood circulation. This can be a result of a message from the brain, a result of sitting in a particular position, or straining the muscle. Spasms usually affect the neck, [...]
