The thyroid is an essential gland in the body that controls metabolic functioning. The small, butterfly-shaped endocrine gland is located in the front of the lower neck area and produces hormones. These hormones help the body stay warm, use energy, and keep the heart, brain,...
Self-care has become a trending buzzword these days. You constantly hear about its benefits and importance on social media, advertisements, apps, and among your social circles. Self-care is encouraged as a way to relieve any stress and anxiety, to make time for yourself, and to...
Alternative medical therapies are rapidly gaining popularity in America. Over a third of adults in America have reportedly used some form of complementary or alternative therapy as a treatment for various medical conditions. The Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences reports an estimated 15...
According to statistics, over 15% of couples in America are affected by infertility. The inability to conceive has a significant negative physical, emotional, and psychosocial impact on these couples. And although infertility is usually associated with issues relating to women, in over 25% of cases, male...
Oriental Medical practice is one of the oldest healing systems known to mankind. Let's look at some common techniques still used in treatments around the world:...
As the weather changes and cold winds start blowing in, a lot of us succumb to the winter blues. While, most of the time, it's just burn-out from a year of work stress, family obligations, and other responsibilities, sometimes, it can be indicative of something...
The immune system is one of the most important parts of our body. Not only does it help regulate the hormonal balance in the body, but it also fights any dangerous bacteria that might harm us. For a long time, the immune system's ability to attack...
Over 40 million people in America suffer from anxiety and other related symptoms. Everything from politics and excessive workload to not being able to fit in your old jeans can trigger stress. However, getting jammed with a bunch of needles when you're already suffering from anxiety...
Mindfulness-based interventions have been prevalent in a range of treatments for many years now. But the acceptance of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences is not a fleeting fad; it’s a technique with proven efficacy that improves your mental and physical health. Mindfulness is not something you incorporate...
As the sweltering California summer starts to make way for the fall, you’ll hear a lot more sniffling and coughing everywhere you go. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that between 9.3 million and 49 million cases of flu and the common cold occur...