Your lungs are the 3rd largest organ in the human body only to follow the skin and the liver. Your lungs are approximately 9.5 inches long and 3.5 to 4 inches wide (at the widest part), they weigh a little over 2 pounds. If you take your lungs and spread them out they would probably…
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Toxicity & Supplement Overdose
You think you are improving your health. Are you? It is rare that people overdose on vitamin or mineral supplements, but it does and can happen. These types of overdoses can harm your internal organs one of the most commonly harmed organs from vitamin overdoses is the liver. Why because the liver’s job is to…
Balance, Better To Keep It
Why should people over 50 start working on balance exercises. Because as we get older we start to lose balance which is why so many elderly fall and break their bones. Not only are the bones weaker and more fragile (susceptible to breaks) but their odds of falling increases tremendously if your balance is compromised….
Start Small
It is never too late to be active. If you have lived a sedentary life style for decades, becoming active may prove to be the hardest task you undertake. You Can Start Being Active Today. If you can start small you will be amazed at how your body will reward you for your efforts. We…
Socialize Your Brain
There are a few things you can do consistently to aid your brain in muscle retention and keep your brain alert and active. These things include, but are not limited to:Getting a good amount of routine sleep (sleeping same number of hours a day close to the same time each day)Limit or avoid alcohol and…
Fungus Got Your Nails
Toenail fungus is an infection and it usually starts off as a spot or discoloring of the toenail. It is typically not painful and therefore people tend to ignore it. If it goes untreated the infection goes deeper and spreads. The toenail can go from having a small discolored (yellowish) spot to a full blackening…
Can’t Beat The Beets
Beets have a little of a lot and the combination of the vitamins and minerals contained in this root vegetable pack a powerful punch. One of the beet benefits can be lower blood pressure. This is particularly important for those over the age of 50 and anyone who has chronic high blood pressure. Beets are…
Fitness Made Easy 5
Physical fitness has proven to be one of the great benefits towards long term good health. Science study, after study states, exercise will give humans a better chance to stay disease and other ailments. The problem with exercise many people think it means going to a gym regularly, lifting heavy weights, or hours of aerobic…
The Power of Pectin
Pectin can serve as a valuable source for good gut bacteria which is probably why it seems to aid in correcting both diarrhea and constipation. Quality high fiber diets can improve diabetic control by decreasing glucose and cholesterol absorption and lowering serum triglyceride levels. It is also considered as an aid in weight loss. Some…
Watch Your Hydration
Why is it so important to stay hydrated? The human body is approximately somewhere between 50% to 70% water. This means in simple terms, your cells and organs need a proper level of water in order to function. If the water level in your body drops too low for too long a period of time…