According to the survey conducted by the American Optometric Association, people value eyesight more than the ability to walk or their memory. Needless to say, the twenty-first century challenges our eyes more than ever – a lot of people spend hours in front of the screens. In turn, it leads to irritation, dryness, and blurry vision. Recognizing these modern-day issues, Peachtree Corners Eye Clinic offers comprehensive eye care solutions to mitigate the effects of prolonged screen time and improve overall eye health. During the summer, you should especially take care of your eyes. There are a lot of damaging effects of excessive…
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Knee pain is a common type of chronic pain that affects millions of people worldwide. Statistics show that about 20% of American men suffer from knee pain. Incidentally, this condition is even more prevalent among women. Traditional techniques for managing knee pain don’t quite treat the underlying condition. Instead, they only cover up the pain and provide momentary relief. Cortisone shots are popularly administered to help alleviate knee inflammation and pain. However, these shots don’t address the key problem and could actually cause more damage in the long run. Detriments of traditional knee pain management strategies Apart from cortisone shots,…
There are many reasons why getting up and moving your body first thing in the morning is a must. If you’re not a morning person then I just ask that you read this with an open mind. Maybe it sounds impossible for you to actually enjoy a wake-up-workout-out start to your day, but I once thought that too and now I can’t imagine life any other way. An early morning workout offers numerous benefits, both to your health and to your daily schedule, that exercising at other times of the day just can’t provide. Yes, you will have be disciplined…
Some people may question the need to provide your pets with supplements and even wonder if it makes sense. Similar to human supplements, there is no shortage of supplements available for your pets. Whereas supplements are perfectly safe and often have great benefits for your pets, some can be harmful if taken in great doses. For example, calcium is good for your dog but if you feed it too much calcium it may develop skeletal problems. Too much vitamin D in dogs can also lead to muscle atrophy and loss of appetite. You should always ask your vet if a…
Drink your water. Exercise. Eat a healthy diet. We’re constantly hearing health advice from every angle. Everyone has their own opinions, but one thing we know is true: your health depends on your habits. Few things will harm you if you do them once or twice, but it’s your bad habits that will come back to bite you. Chances are that you have unhealthy habits that are worse for you than you realize. If you do anything on this list of habits to break, now is the time to quit. Biting Your Nails It’s cringe-worthy in a social setting, but…
Sleep is a vital part of your daily routine. As a matter of fact, you spend about one-third of your life sleeping. Getting enough quality sleep at the right time is as essential to our survival as water and food. We’ve all felt foggy after a poor night’s sleep, and that’s because sleeping recharges the brain. Namely, a healthy amount of sleep is vital for brain plasticity. Without sleep, you can’t maintain or form new pathways in your brain that allow you to learn and create new memories. Therefore, you shouldn’t feel surprised if you’re having trouble concentrating and responding…
Epilepsy is a serious seizure disorder that affects millions of Americans. Approximately 1.2 percent of the country’s population suffers from active epilepsy. This works out to about three million adults and 470,000 children. Do you suffer from epilepsy? Does it affect your child or someone else that you love? There are lots of medications that you can use to manage epilepsy, but there are also quite a few natural remedies that you might want to try instead. If you prefer to go the natural route, read on to learn about some natural anti-seizure supplements that might benefit you or your…
Depression is the mental illness of the twenty-first century, which is especially common within young people that make it a significant social problem of contemporary times. Universities completely change the lives of the young students by providing them with a vast knowledge base and professional skills that will help them to build their future. At the same time, the educational system is struggling with various problems starting from the high prices that leave students with large debts to the questioning of the necessity of institutional education in the digital era. On the one hand, employers value people with…
When you suddenly stop drinking, after months or years of abusing alcohol, your body starts to experience reverse effects like anxiety, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, and excessive sweating. Hallucinations are not uncommon. With time, the body gets accustomed to the lack of alcohol. If you want to detox from alcohol or get into rehab, make sure to eat healthy foods that will increase your odds of success. Eat a well-balanced diet that helps with the rehabilitation process. Keep on reading to find out what foods you should be eating and what impact they have on your recovery. Eat plenty of green…
Corns occur on the feet, and they are generally hard and thick. In appearance, they are similar to callus; but smaller, harder, and painful. The good news is that corns are not dangerous or life threatening but known to irritate. Women are more susceptible to corns compared to men. There are 3 main types of corns, which are: Soft – These are gray or whitish, and have a rubbery texture. They often occur between toes. Hard – These are small but concentrated in a specific area of hard skin. They mainly found within a wider area of thickened skin. Seed…
Clean eating has long been a staple of living and being healthy. What you put into your body has a direct impact on how you function and feel. And while we all know that food impacts our weight, we aren’t always aware of the other hidden benefits that come with consuming a clean diet. What Does it Mean to Eat Clean? “Clean eating is a diet concept where a person avoids refined and processed foods and those that have artificial ingredients, such as certain preservatives and additives,” writes Rachel Nall, RN. “Instead, the goal is to eat whole, natural foods.”…
One of the most important factors for your health is the quality and types of food you eat. Nutrition is an incredibly complicated subject, so it’s hard to categorize foods as strictly good or strictly bad—especially if you’re eating the “bad” foods in moderation. However, you’re usually well-off eating minimally processed produce, like fruits and vegetables. This is especially true if you know where these foods come from, guaranteeing they weren’t grown with any dangerous pesticides or unethical growing practices. Accordingly, it’s both convenient and reassuring to start a garden for your own fruits and vegetables. It might seem intimidating…
Addiction is not a moral failure and a sign of weakness, but a chronic disease. It takes more than willpower to complete the recovery process. But the desired recovery is never out of reach. The situation may seem hopeless, especially after several unsuccessful attempts. That just means that something was done wrong. Change is possible with the right approach. Here’re 5 steps that can help you to battle alcohol or drug addiction. 1. Don’t Wait! Maybe you lie to yourself that you don’t have a problem with substance abuse. It may seem that you could stop at any point, you…
Winning in competitive sports requires optimum speed, strength, and flexibility. Your body structure, specifically, the spine alignment has a significant influence on these factors. There are several ways to obtain right body alignment, including chiropractic care. Chiropractic care is a therapy that helps to improve body balance, performance, and flexibility and relieves pain. It is a physical procedure for spinal manipulation through acupuncture, heat, or massage. Below is more on how sports chiropractic care helps during practice: 1) Pain Relief Getting injured during training puts you under too much pain, especially if it misaligns the spine. A misaligned spine…
When everyone has the sniffles and colds, flu and sometimes “man flu” abound, there are some self-care tips that would allow you to get back on your feet as soon as possible. The answer is not to take antibiotics. This article from the Mayo Clinic explains that antibiotics attack bacteria but can’t do anything against the cold virus. “Avoid asking your doctor for antibiotics for a cold or using old antibiotics you have on hand. You won’t get well any faster, and inappropriate use of antibiotics contributes to the serious and growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria,” the article added. Colds…
Arthritis is a joint inflammation disease. It’s a painful condition that affects the joints. Some people have become immobile for years due to arthritis. There are over 100 types of arthritis. Females are the most affected by the disease. But that should not scare you. You don’t have to worry because there are remedies you can do at home to alleviate pain caused by arthritis. By following these tips below, you can manage and prevent it from happening. Ways of Managing Arthritis Weight Control: Overweight and obesity are one of the main culprits of arthritis. If your weight is a…
Summer can be tough on skin, leaving it burned, irritated, and dried out, among other complaints, but besides putting on sunscreen, what can you really do? One option for those looking for a natural approach to better summer skin is to use different oils to soothe skin problems. These essential oils are perfect for targeting acne, sunburn, and bikini rash, so ditch the pile of artificial products and slip into a simpler skin solution. Ward Off Bites With Peppermint Oil Mosquito bites are one of the most annoying things about summer, and there are a lot of people who’d rather…
It is essential to have an annual eye exam, even if your vision is still good. Many people will only consult a specialist when their eyes start to fail them. It does not matter what your age is; you need to safeguard your eyesight and wellness. We will explore various reasons why below. 1. You Need Good Eyesight To Succeed We are in no way saying that if you are blind, you cannot succeed in life. But if you have the gift of sight, you need to take good care of it. Parents must, therefore, ensure that the whole family goes…
If you require medical services that are not covered by your medical insurance policy, you might want to consider getting a medical credit card. Medical credit cards cover eye procedures, cosmetic surgery, veterinary services, dental work and other expensive procedures that you cannot afford by yourself. These cards are a great option because they purportedly have a zero percent interest. In addition, you can pay the balance on the card within the stipulated amount of time. According to the website Credit Card Comparison NZ, although Medical credit cards can be a lifesaver when you need urgent medical treatment, most Medical…
Chronic fatigue can be debilitating, and it can affect almost anyone. It’s most commonly known as a symptom of fibromyalgia, a disorder accompanied by widespread musculoskeletal pain typically following an incident of physical trauma. However, chronic fatigue can occur independently. Chronic fatigue is a collection of symptoms that make you feel extremely tired or physically fatigued, even without a legitimate accompanying event, like strenuous exercise. Infections, stress, and surgeries can all lead to chronic fatigue, but it can also happen on its own. Because there is no cure for chronic fatigue, sufferers often deal with symptoms for life. Fortunately, there…
It may sound surprising, but WHO data shows that 62% of the adult population in Spain are overweight and 26.6% are obese. Weight loss can often seem like a long, uphill struggle. We all know what we need to do, eat less and exercise more. However, this is often easier said than done and even after weeks of hard effort, you may still find that you’ve lost next to nothing. While there’s no magic way to make the pounds drop off, you could try taking rhodiola to naturally and effectively speed up your body’s fat burning capabilities. Sound too good…
When talking about health, nutrition often plays a key role in nearly every single conversation on the topic, and though the dietary needs of different people can be so vastly different, one thing always remains the same: the need for antioxidants. What are Antioxidants and Why are they Important? Antioxidants are substances that can protect your body from damaging itself, through insulation of ‘Free Radicals’, molecules that the system can produce as a result of extrinsic, environmental stimuli. This is of utmost importance, because when Free Radicals build up the body can enter into a state known as Oxidative Stress…
Students often find it difficult to stay focused and ready to solve the issues when they need it most of all. Mainly, during exams, they can lose control of their memory and concentration because such factors as stress and sleepless nights contribute to the inability of the brain to function correctly. In such cases, cheap writing services are needed sometimes, but not necessary. The learners can help their brains to stay healthy and ready to cope with the necessary information and tasks with a specific diet. This diet can help them to avoid the issues with critical thinking, planning abilities,…
For many people, health insurance seems like an unnecessary additional expense. You’re already paying steep taxes for the public healthcare system, why do you need it? Well there are several reasons why you should consider getting health insurance: To Save Money The public healthcare system is in place, so everyone receives some level of healthcare, especially when emergencies strike. Public hospitals will never turn you away when you may have a ruptured appendix or are in early labor. However, public hospitals don’t cover everything, which can often leave you out of pocket. For example, most states in Australia make you…
A short foot massage at the end of the day can help you relax, especially if your job entails walking around or standing up for a long time. Most people enjoy a relaxing foot massage, but does it offer any health benefits besides making you feel more relaxed? Well, according to Pain Relief Network, there are many different massage techniques, and each one promises certain health benefits. Acupressure aims to improve your general health by working on specific pressure points. On the other hand, aromatherapy uses relaxing music and scented oils to work on multiple senses. Foot massage not only…
Is getting a good night’s sleep something you can only dream of? If so, you’re in good company. Estimates put the number of Americans who suffer from sleep-related problems between fifty and seventy million. A prescription from the doctor might appear to be the easiest option. But some medications can be highly addictive. Need an alternative? Here are the five best herbal remedies for insomnia. Melatonin, Magnesium, and Valerian Melatonin may help you to fall asleep faster when taken as a supplement. It’s a natural sleep aid which regulates the body’s internal clock. That ensures we are tired at night…
Having a healthy environment at home is the goal and aspiration of present and future homeowners. But how can this be made possible as we know a healthy environment is not something that is achieved so easily? In this article, we shall be discussing Himalayan salt lamps and how much it has contributed to our homes. Furthermore, we shall dig into some other topics that will give us better clarity of this nature-blessed salt lamp. A healthy environment is one that is free from all kinds of pollution that is detrimental to human health. Aside from the human artificial methods…
Stem cell therapy could soon make knee surgery extinct. There are so many factors that support a paradigm shift towards stem cell therapy. The most important one is that it is simply a more superior treatment. Medicine isn’t immune to the natural laws that guide tech and all other innovations. Throughout history, new superior innovations have always replaced old and inefficient ones. In the case of stem cell therapy v knee surgery, stem cell therapy wins, by a clear margin. Here are a few reasons why it is the superior treatment. It is final One of the advantages of…
Unfortunately, both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have been steadily on the rise — especially among teens and children — within the past few years. Type 1 diabetes is incurable and requires you to manage your blood glucose levels, keep your insulin under control, and get plenty of exercise. However, there may be a way to reverse Type 2 diabetes by eating foods that prevent diabetes. Are you considering getting on a reverse diabetes diet? If so, read on to learn what foods to eat to reverse diabetes, lose weight, and simply feel healthier and happier again. What Foods…
A Keto diet is a high fat, low carb diet. People who use the Keto diet strive to get more calories from protein in their meals instead of carbs. Primarily, the Keto diet gets rid of sugar in the body, causing it to use protein and fat for energy. This leads to weight loss. Thousands of people are using the Keto diet every day. However, there are some common mistakes that people make while setting up their meal plan. Here is a look at some common mistakes to avoid while setting up a Keto diet meal plan. Neglecting Electrolytes People…