Summer had ended, and we’re finally enjoying some cooler fall weather. You’re sneezing and sniffling all day and into the night. What’s going on? Allergies occur when the body’s immune system mounts a vigorous response to a foreign substance — in this case, tiny grains of pollen. Specialized immune cells start churning out antibodies to
With all the stresses that have been added to our day between the extended pandemic and volatile election, depression and anxiety have become even more prevalent. What is the best natural cure for the blues? While reading ScienceDaily.com, I found a recent study at the University of Toronto published in the American Journal of Preventive
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar also known as glucose, an important source of fuel. Type 2 diabetes is no longer just a disease of adults as children are being diagnosed with it, too. Ultimately, it is inflammation in the body, especially the pancreas, which creates
There have been numerous studies over the past few years which show that consuming berries can assist with cognitive health, which is essentially our ability to think, learn, remember, and reason. A recent study reported in the Annals of Neurology revealed that the greater intake of blueberries and strawberries are associated with slower rates of
Whiplash! Just saying the word brings scary visions of screeching tires, broken glass, crunching cars, and pain. Lots of pain. What is whiplash, and when does it occur? Whiplash is a sudden, forceful forward and backward bending of the neck, resulting in damage to the soft tissue of the neck and head – the muscles,
