The shift from the lazy days of summer into the go, go, go of another school year can present all of us with a change in our skin. Poor diet, lack of sleep, dehydration, and stress are only a handful of triggers for acne but for every cause there are several natural and herbal solutions. Whether you’re a teen or a senior, these remedies can help clear your skin and help you put your healthiest face forward. [Read more →]
How fast do you think your last blink was? Did you even notice you were doing it? Are you blinking even more now that we’re talking about it? As insignificant as your last blink seems, the rapid closing and opening of the eyelid is an essential function of the eye and your vision. The average blink lasts about a tenth of a second, but serves as a cleaning mechanism for the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye. By adding tears to your eyes’ surface, blinking keeps the eyes moist. The muscles that control the eye lid are stimulated by the central nervous system. They body blinks automatically; you don’t need to add it to your to do list. This is why staring contests can be so difficult!
Blinking is only one of numerous essential eye functions. An extremely complex system, the human eye needs to be constantly nourished to maintain proper function. Nourishment is carried to the eye by blood; good nutrition is vital to eye function. [Read more →]
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As the second most consumed beverage in the world, tea has quite the following. I am a full-fledged member of the Tea Fan Club. Groggily, I roll out of bed each morning and reach into my box of teas, searching for the right way to start my day. The word “incomplete” does not even begin to describe how my mornings feel without that cup of tea. The good news is, that morning fix can be beneficial! Tea contains a number of bioactive compounds that are beneficial to your health. Herbal teas—actually tisanes- carry other bonuses that can help you stay healthy in a natural way. [Read more →]
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Back-to-school specials on supplies, new tennis shoes, “Meet the Teacher” night, and being reunited with friends you’ve not seen all summer is on the minds of children and teens headed back to the classroom soon. The excitement of a new school year is buzzing through the air but for some, that excitement translates into anxiety and nervousness in their thoughts and stress in their systems. Have a new kindergartner who is leaving the comforts of daycare? A new first grader who is switching from a half day of school to a full day? How about a preteen entering middle school or your teenager (begrudgingly) heading to the halls of high school? With change comes anxiety and there’s no doubt that your student(s), no matter how adaptable and excited, are dealing with back-to-school anxiety on some level. Here are some tips and things to look out for to help ease them in to the school year. [Read more →]
Monday: First Exam in Physics, track team meeting, and appointment with advisor.
Tuesday: Birthday Brunch with Roommates, paper due in English.
Wednesday: Morning track practice, study group, job interview, lab.
Thursday- wait! It’s only Thursday?!
University students’ schedules fill up fast. Organizing a schedule and staying on top of assignments can get lost in social events and extracurricular activities. The last thing on a student’s mind is how they’re going to stay healthy during the cold & flu season! While living in the dorms, your body is under stress, you aren’t getting quality sleep, and you’re trying to fight off germs from everyone sharing your home. Check out this list of essential dorm living supplies. They’ll help you stay healthy all year so that you never miss a beat! [Read more →]
Bananas, yogurt, and cranberries might seem to be the delicious and healthy beginnings for a smoothie but they are also three foods that can support bladder health. The most common bladder complaints can be kept in check with a healthy diet, exercise, and the use of mild herbs. Overactive bladder, UTIs, bladder stones, and incontinence can be addressed in a natural way. Here’s how. [Read more →]
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Our shelves are stocked and we’re out of room! The good news is we’ve put all of our Black Cohosh Complete Concentrate®(Discontinued) and Saw Palmetto on sale. This offer is only available while supplies last, so stock up now!
Black Cohosh – Safe Relief from Menopause Symptoms!
Useful in easing headaches, hot flashes, and mood changes, Black Cohosh may be used to treat the symptoms of menopause. [Read more →]
“Trending” is the word we use to describe hot topics that come and go over time. Last Friday, the world couldn’t get enough of “The Wolverine,” and the comic star became the world’s number one search term. The Wolverine hadn’t received so much hype since 2009, when his last movie came out. Other topics are consistently popular and can be called iconic rather than “trendy”. These icons achieve high levels of attention year after year. Icons are representative of our culture because they display what is on the minds of our population. The term “diabetes” has occupied a seat on Google’s top health related searches since Google Trends was invented. The high number of citizens diagnosed with the disease has made it an endemic and a hot topic around the world. In fact, topics related to diabetes are globally searched almost five times more than The Wolverine on a monthly basis (sorry, buddy!).
The Wolveine on Google Trends
There’s been some buzz lately around the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA. From mental health to libido to energy levels, some encouraging research has been happening recently about how DHEA can improve our bodies from the inside out. Want a stronger sex drive, build more muscle, fight the signs and effects of aging, and maybe improve some health conditions? A DHEA supplement might be able to help. [Read more →]
Think you’re fast? Mats Valk solved the 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cube in 5.55 seconds in March of 2013, setting a new world record. If hearing that makes you suddenly doubt your wit, you’re not alone. A perfect brain teaser, the Rubik’s Cube has been the world’s top selling puzzle game since 2009, and odds are that most of those cubes remain unsolved. The good news is, like the rest of the body, the brain is an organ that prospers and grows under the right conditions. It will also deteriorate if it does not receive care and exercise. What are the best ways to take care of your brain? Little games and tricks will give it daily exercise, and eating right will make sure it receives the nutrients it needs. Taking supplements that support your brain will ward off deterioration and help prevent serious problems in the future, like Alzheimer’s.
Test your brain today! Try one of these brain games to give your brain a workout:
