The herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, they heal in a few weeks but the virus remains. (1) Typically over time people experience fewer outbreaks. The NIH recommends trying to avoid getting a sunburn or stress because it can [ ... ]
Keeping the teeth you have in your mouth starts with healthy gums. Many Americans’ have gingivitis or periodontitis, which are different stages of gum disease. Our mouths are teeming with bacteria that form plaque on teeth, brushing [ ... ]
Maybe you already knew why vegetables are good for you and now you are even more inspired, or maybe that article taught you something new, either way, knowing is only half the battle. It isn’t the why, it is the how where we often [ ... ]
Cluster headaches, tension headaches and sinus headaches are common and most people have experienced one at some time in their life. Migraines are similar to headaches but more severe and come on suddenly with strong pain usually [ ... ]
Being stressed out is commonly understood to be a perceived pressure combined with a physical response. The physical response is a mixture of hormones and chemical messengers resulting in changes in our blood pressure, metabolism [ ... ]
Countless research studies have shown us that too much sugar in our diet may increase our risk of heart disease as a complication of diabetes or obesity. However, a new study recently published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine [ ... ]
Few things are better than a good night sleep and yet for everything we know, this period of time remains a mystery to us, as we lay there unconscious. This article will review the importance of quality sleep on your health, the [ ... ]
What fun would the topic of sleep be if we did not take a look into the Magic 8 Ball and ask if food has the ability to influence dreams, signs point to yes, I mean why not, what if we discover a dreaming diet! Researchers at a [ ... ]
Eczema is inflammation of skin also known as atopic dermatitis. The cause is unknown but thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors; basically it is your immune system responding to something in the environment. [ ... ]
Have you ever noticed that there is a constant stream of media messages that sound similar to the meal-time nagging you got as a child to eat your vegetables. You may be thinking, this old hat again, we get the picture, but apparently [ ... ]
