Your liver plays a vital role in the digestive system of your body. All your foods pass through your liver. Eating a healthy and balanced diet is essential for your liver health. Your liver is an important organ for your body that keeps you healthy. It breaks down fat in the small intestine during…
A healthy liver that is functioning properly is essential for a healthy body. The liver’s primary function is to break down nutrients from the food you eat and aid in digestion. Recognizing these early signs of liver damage is vital to catching a problem early and treating it properly. 1. Skin Discoloration Jaundice can occur…
The liver is the largest solid organ in the body, and it can be damaged and negatively affected by poor diet and lifestyle choices. If you aren’t properly taking care of your body, chances are, your insides are suffering. If you find yourself experiencing any of the following, your liver may be crying out for…
Acute liver failure occurs when the liver stops functioning. It can happen over a few days or a few weeks, and it usually occurs in someone who has had no pre-existing liver disease. Acute liver failure can cause serious complications, including excessive bleeding and increased pressure in the brain. So what causes it? The most…
More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and study after study has shown that urban life may be taking a toll on our health and well-being. Experts have estimated that by the year 2050, as much as 70% of the population will reside in cities, and the traffic, the noise and the…
The great debate continues about whether coffee is healthy or not, but the truth is that it all really comes down to quality and quantity. According to one poll, 64% of adults in the United States reported drinking at least one cup of coffee a day, and 25% say they’re addicted. Those polled had no…
Not only is cinnamon delicious, it’s packed full of health benefits! Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It helps the body fight infections and repair tissue damage due to its potent anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows that cinnamon can decrease the amount of glucose that enters…
When dandelions come to mind, you might instantly think of the hours you’ve spent trying to keep them from growing in your yard. But while you were desperately searching for a way to keep them from popping up in your green grass, you were missing out on the numerous health benefits they have to offer!…
People in the medical field are known as caregivers, nurturers, and custodians of health and wellness, and this is certainly true for nurses. Nurses are often held in high esteem by doctors, surgeons and various medical staff because they have the human connection with patients which translates to specialized care. Doctors and surgeons are too…
Injuries to your person can happen at any time in your life and are often unexpected, inconvenient, and disruptive. While you’re less and less likely to experience an injury as a result of another’s negligence – stricter health and safety legislation has seen to that – you’re not protected completely from these unlucky or unpleasant…
Every day we are told that we should be more environmentally friendly. It’s something that is ever-present, and something that we are gradually turning towards as a nation. We understand that we should be doing it, but do we really understand why? If we did, perhaps more people would be quicker to adopt environmentally friendly…
Manufacturing food products that taste good, look appetizing, and are preserved with the health of consumers in mind are just some of the challenges that food companies face. Businesses in the food manufacturing industry have to balance their desire to make as much profit as possible with social responsibility. One of the most important goals…
Feeding cattle can be rather expensive on people who own the cows, but what is even worse is having to pay for the feed cost is paying the vet bills when the animals get sick. To avoid this problem, people should know the benefits of using natural dairy feed that is certified as being free…
We often look at high anxiety as a dreadful disorder that makes one’s life miserable and accomplishes very little in the way of positivity. But what if we instead looked at anxiety as a sort of superpower? We’ve written in the past about anxious individuals’ increased empathic abilities. But what other evidence is there to…
Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It has a tough brown skin, deep orange flesh and it works great in the kitchen to spice up your dishes with a warm and peppery flavor. Turmeric is known for it’s strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It’s been used for centuries to naturally treat…