Why Am I Not Sleeping and How to Get a Better Nights Sleep
Some people believe they only need a few hours of sleep each night, and sometimes a lack of sleep is simply unavoidable. Unfortunately, frequent sleep deprivation is incredibly detrimental to your health. Adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep each night for optimal health. A lack of quantity or quality sleep can cause…
The Thyroid Sleep Connection
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. It produces hormones secreted into your bloodstream and affects virtually every part of your body. The thyroid’s main hormones are triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). T3 and T4 play a significant role in regulating how your body uses energy; in other words,…
Supplements and Their Mental Health Benefits
Have you taken a supplement lately? Are you aware of the mental health benefits that many supplements have? Supplements are substances that are ingested orally in addition to food to provide nutrients that are not present in sufficient amounts in one’s current diet. They’re meant to boost nutritional intake and promote overall health. Supplements are…
Depression: Its Causes and Prevention
Depression is frequently misunderstood to be the same as stress. Stress is a normal part of everyday life, whereas depression is a mental illness. Though stress is sometimes correlated to depression, they are not the same. As such, depression and its causes and prevention need to be approached differently. People with depression can experience despair…
Obesity: A Global Epidemic
Did you know that obesity is a global epidemic? According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.9 billion adults worldwide are overweight, and over 650 million are clinically obese. That’s more than one-third of the world’s population! This problem isn’t just limited to developed countries either – it’s a growing issue in developing countries. …
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism, also referred to as an underactive thyroid gland, is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones, creating a deficiency of thyroid hormone in the body. This condition is common, affecting about 12% of women and 2% of men worldwide. In fact, women are ten times more likely to develop hypothyroidism…
Understanding GERD and Managing Acid Reflux
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic condition that affects your stomach and esophagus. Usually, the stomach produces an acidic “gastric juice” to digest the protein content of food. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) present at the junction of the esophagus usually closes tightly during digestion. It prevents the reflux of acidic contents of the…
Managing Joint Pain
Have you been experiencing joint pain recently? It’s the day after activity, and all you can think about is how much your body aches. You think back to all the times you overdid it yesterday: dancing with friends, playing tag with your nieces and nephews, a trip to the gym, and now you regret not…
Boosting Your Metabolism
Some individuals eat relatively little but tend to gain and maintain extra weight very quickly, while others seem to eat whatever they choose without any negative repercussions on the scale. Why is that? Many people blame this disparity on metabolism, but is a slow metabolism honestly to blame? Yes, metabolism can be linked to weight…