Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body. It is estimated that 50 to 80 percent of Americans are deficient in this essential mineral. Magnesium plays a vital role in your body’s chemical activities, many of which are necessary for proper function.
We grew up thinking digestion is a straightforward process; we eat food – we digest it, and that’s about it. But have you ever eaten too quickly and felt like your stomach was about to burst? Or does drinking a glass of water give you heartburn or leave your stomach feeling bloated? Episodes of constipation, stomach cramps, or diarrhea are messages from your gut something is off balance.
The body’s hormones are like a seesaw. When they’re perfectly balanced, the body works as it is designed too. When they’re imbalanced, the body may begin experiencing symptoms. Making sure a few important items are on the grocery list is the key in helping hormones get back to normal.
Testosterone levels in American men are at an all-time low! Symptoms of low testosterone include low energy and decrease stamina, decrease interest in sex, hair loss and difficulty losing weight. One of the primary causes of low testosterone in men is a high estrogen level; YEP – men have estrogen too.
Many people think high blood pressure (hypertension) is a “stress disease” – the result of overwork, no exercise, too many cocktail lunches, smoking, eating an unhealthy diet and other common but shortsighted behaviors. The truth is, such behaviors don’t cause hypertension but do increase your risk of developing it. About 50 million people have hypertension,…
Most people in today’s society are not taking the time to reflect on their lives, let alone their health. It is imperative to identify behaviors that negatively impact health, and recognize how it may open the door to illness. High levels of prolonged stress, lack of sleep, and poor eating habits along with poor nutrition…
Adolescence is a unique stage of development that requires the support of health care professionals. Teen health care involves more than routine check-ups. There are diverse health needs such as physical development, body image, nutrition, sexuality, mental health, and screening for use of substances and other risky behaviors. Puberty is a time of remarkable change…
The gastrointestinal (GI) system is vital for overall health and minor discomforts such as bloating, gas, occasional heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and upset stomach may be a sign of poor GI hea