Years ago when plastic was invented, it revolutionized the world. Unfortunately, it came with consequences. In the past few years, the potential dangers of plastic to human health as well as the environment have been put under the microscope. But despite those dangers being known, plastic is still one of...
Fight Sleepiness at Work Naturally
Anyone who says they never once felt bored or sleepy when they are in the office are either new to the job or lying. It is true, and anybody who has ever worked 8 to 5 (with the usual overtime) will agree that even with a good night’s sleep, it...
The True Dangers of Steroids
Anabolic steroids are medicines that require a prescription, yet most of the people who take them do so without medical advice. They take steroids for the purpose of increasing their muscle mass as well as improving their athletic performance. How Do Steroids Work? Anabolic steroids mimic the effects of testosterone,...
What You Need to Know about Vitamin B12
Years ago, experts believed that only strict vegetarians could develop a deficiency in vitamin B12, and if you had sufficient amount of this vital nutrient in your body, you’re not likely to develop a deficiency anytime soon. Recent studies, however, say otherwise. It appears that vitamin B12 deficiency and depletion...
What Does Too Much Sitting Do to Your Body?
How much time do you spend sitting each day? Give it some thought. Did you know that by simply cutting the number you get in half, you are already making a big step towards improving your overall health? You’ve heard it all before – spend less time sitting and get...
Micronutrients – How Do They Affect your Immune System?
The responsibility of your immune system is to protect you against harmful microorganisms and other external influences. Inflammation is just one consequence of immune reaction, which means your body is trying to remove foreign bodies or some pathologically altered cells. But some immune reactions could lead to effects that are...
Are You Damaging Your Kidneys with Your Habits?
Your kidneys are very important for your overall health – they absorb minerals, produce hormones, filter your blood, produce urine, help eliminate toxins, and neutralize acids too. As you can see, it is, indeed one of the most important organs in the body. That’s why you should show your kidneys...
Reverse Fatty Liver Now!
By now, you are probably already careful about keeping “fatty deposits” from your heart to avoid heart attacks. But how often do you think about how fat can accumulate in your liver, too? Yes, there is such a thing as fatty liver, and it’s not something you want to take...
How to Detoxify Your Lymphatic System
You probably have heard of the lymphatic system. But how well do you understand how it exactly works and how important it is in maintaining a healthy body? Your lymphatic system is consist of a network of organs and tissues that transport lymph all throughout your body. What it does...
Household Products That May Be a Threat to Your Health
Household products harm thousands of people worldwide every year, with danger ranging from property damages to injury and death. A lot of scientists are beginning to believe that the chemicals in most of the goods we use daily may actually be more toxic than we used to think. Here are...