A rapid response to someone having a stroke can mean the difference between minor damage and long-term disability. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, getting help for someone who may be suffering from a stroke within one hour is critical. Sadly, many stroke victims do not receive the emergency help that is […]
You eat at a decent hour before 6 p.m., turn off all electronic devices, shut off the lights and force yourself to go to sleep on time — and yet you still wake up with zero energy. Sound familiar? Feeling tired can loom over you like an ominous dark cloud of despair. Once your body […]
For those who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), you know how debilitating this condition can be. Making you feel as though the world is wrapped around your ankles, it becomes tougher and tougher not to drag your feet day-in and day-out. For years, many medical professionals did not believe that this condition was real […]
If you’re constantly feeling tired and lacking energy, losing hair, or have unhealthy nails, you or your doctor might suspect anemia. The common “solution” is to take an iron supplement — but is this really fixing the problem? Some holistic healthcare practitioners suggest that the one-size-fits-all prescription of iron supplementation might actually make things worse. […]
Health issues such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, anxiety, autism, and even posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be emotionally distressing not only for those affected, but also for their loved ones. The brain is the most complex part of the human body, and we are just now learning the role nutrition plays in the proper functioning […]
