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, [...]

The body uses the bloodstream to distribute nutrients to cells and organs, and there should always be a certain amount of glucose circulating in the bloodstream. Glucose (a sugar) is the main fuel of the body, and using the bloodstream it delivers the energy a body needs to function. Insulin is a hormone which helps [...]

The pancreas is a large organ that is part of the digestive and endocrine systems. It is located deep within the upper abdomen, surrounded by the stomach, small intestine, liver and spleen. The pancreas is a vital organ that performs two important functions within the body. It produces digestive juices and enzymes to help digest [...]

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, [...]

We might not think of the anal area as a place where circulation is important, but skin, veins and capillaries in the tissues surrounding the anal opening need a healthy supply of oxygen-rich blood as much as our other body structures do. The skin surrounding the anus is particularly sensitive. Sometimes this can then make [...]

The body relies on every organ to support healthy energy levels. When one body system is compromised a domino effect is created, with one system affecting the next. To complicate things further, today’s modern lifestyle is filled with fast food, (including food additives) pollution and stress. This can directly affect energy levels and over time [...]

Support healthy regular bowel movements and waste elimination. The body is essentially one huge filtering system – taking in solids and liquids, extracting the right nutrients from them, and then expelling the impurities of those solids and liquids again, in liquid and solid form. Regular bowel movements are essential for health. However, bowel habits vary [...]

Although we might take balance for granted, the vestibular system is one of the most impressive functions of the human body, as it is the sensory system that provides the dominant input for movement and balance. Although we may not realize it, tiny structures in our inner ear help to keep us from tipping over. [...]