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by Karen Hoyt If you’re on this site, you had an episode with your liver. Maybe it was an all out emergency room diagnosis like me. In that case, you know the 5 reasons to get your liver checked. Liver disease may run in your family. You might have googled a symptom and found this blog. Others may have had a blip on their liver enzymes after a few years of drinking a little too heavy. You may have made changes and... 4/4/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Many people claim tea enhances the brain’s performance and keeps this essential organ healthy. These claims were once considered anecdotal, but recent research reveals that tea may actually have positive benefits on the brain. Whether you want to fend off dementia or boost your mood, a warm cup of tea may be just what's needed.Tea warms you up on a chilly day, but it may also be a mood booster and... 4/3/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Amy Eliza Wong We spend a lifetime adapting to our environment, our families and friends, and society’s norms to stay safe and survive. In the process, we develop habits, beliefs, and personas – a unique “skin” - that helps us to gain the acceptance, belonging, and approval of others. We rely on this “skin” to provide us with a sense of normalcy and acceptability, but it can rob us of the opportunity to cultivate... 4/2/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Melissa Woods Dogs not only give us companionship and love, the human-animal bond provides healthier lives and combats anxiety. Steven Feldman, the Executive Director of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), has researched the many benefits of owning a pet and has shown that there are positive effects for those with depression and anxiety. The evidence shows how the emotional and social well-being of... 4/1/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Many of us tend to think about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs as being safer than their prescription counterparts, maybe because there are no gatekeepers holding us back from using them at our discretion. In truth, over-the-counter medication is still medication and each can have serious health risks of their own but this is especially true when we combine them with other drugs. Though this list is not... 3/31/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? If you are like most people, probably groggy and ready to climb right back into bed. Don’t hit the snooze button just yet. There are a few simple tricks to feeling refreshed and ready to tackle your day.Taking Advantage of the Power HourGo to bed an hour earlier and give yourself an hour each day to wake up before you leave the house. That may sound... 3/28/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Jenn Ryan While some people have the notion that food intolerances don’t really exist, I’d like to beg to differ. People can have reactions to foods that their bodies have trouble tolerating, as well as mild to severe allergic reactions to foods, some of which can be life threatening.Before I found out I had a gluten intolerance, I couldn’t walk, I had an irregular heartbeat, and my immune system was basically... 3/28/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Have you spotted some flakes on your shoulders when wearing a dark top? This is a telltale sign of dandruff, which affects nearly 50% of the population. Of course, it rarely indicates anything serious, but it can be uncomfortable and may lead to feeling more self-conscious.While dandruff is a common skin issue, it can sometimes be difficult to treat. If your routine isn't cutting it, it's time to try... 3/28/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Nisha Baghadia Inflammation is an integral part of the immune system's response to injury and infection. It is the body's way of telling the immune system not only to heal and repair damaged tissues but also to defend itself against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. When this happens, chemicals from the body's white blood cells are released into the blood or affected tissues to protect your body from... 3/26/2025 4:00:00 AM
by Joi Bellis Do you feel tired and lethargic regardless of the time of day? Are you constantly reaching for a cup of coffee to keep yourself going for a few more hours? If you answer yes to either of these questions, then there is a good chance that you are suffering from daily fatigue. Fortunately for you, you don’t have to continue this way anymore. By adopting a few simple lifestyle changes you can enjoy high... 3/25/2025 4:00:00 AM
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