Urticaria, commonly known as hives, can be an incredibly distressing skin condition that can occur during any phase of life. While hives frequently occur in children, it is not uncommon for it to develop suddenly and unexpectedly in adulthood. The…
Music can have a tremendous impact on our mood and emotions. But were you aware that it can also be healing to the mind and the body? Music is nothing more than a collection of sounds put together in a…
As we start to segue into spring, many people prepare for a few weeks or even months of misery brought on by seasonal asthma and allergies. Unfortunately, the stress associated with this time of year and the rise in pollen…
Everybody knows that drinking water is important. But hydration is much more than just drinking water. Hydration is defined as the process of causing something to absorb water. For absorption to occur, it has to happen at the superficial level, as well…
A healthy body is dependent on a strong immune system. This is how we are able to defend ourselves against things that can hurt us, such as viruses, pathogenic bacteria and parasites. This is why making healthy choices that support…
Most of us know how it feels to have our faces slapped by a strong wind or the eerie sensation that arises when it howls so loudly and violently the whole house shakes. But we also know the pleasure of…
It’s that time of year again…the sickness approaches. For many people, the change in the weather brings on all kinds of respiratory and immunity issues. But there are always things that we can do to mitigate these problems. And today,…
Most people feel better after being outside in nature. The circumstances are different for everyone, but intuitively, we’ve always known how good time in nature makes us feel. And recently, researchers have exposed the health benefits that come from reconnecting…
Many people don’t know much about the thyroid gland until they get diagnosed with some sort of metabolic disease. But this little butterfly shaped gland is extremely important and plays a major role in how our bodies function. And believe…
Winter, commonly referred to as “cold and flu season”, is the time of year that almost everyone either gets sick or is surrounded by those that are. But the common cold doesn’t follow a schedule. The common cold can happen…