Does night shift work impact your health?
Thank you to one of my readers who recently posed this question:
Does cell phone use increase your risk of brain cancer?
Cell phones have become an integral part of our daily lives. The International Telecommunication Union estimates that there are over 4.6 billion cell phone subscriptions worldwide. This has sparked a public health concern, and much debate about cell phones and whether or not they are a risk for brain cancer. Numerous studies have been conducted,
Melatonin – for a better night’s sleep
Melatonin has been widely used to ease insomnia. It also protects the cells in our body from harmful free radicals, boosts our immune system, prevents the development of certain cancers, and helps extend life longevity. Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain, which helps in regulating other hormones and maintains
Health habits and their impact on mood
You may not believe this, but your health habits have a significant impact on your mood and the way you react to events happening around you. A simple exercise can create positive vibes; alternatively, having a totally laid back, lazy day might actually create negative vibes. So the burning questions is, how do your health
Winter blues? Low serotonin may be the culprit!
Have you ever felt like your moods are controlling you? There may be some truth to that. Chemicals produced in your brain, serotonin and dopamine, actually control your mood. What does serotonin do? In adequate amounts, serotonin makes you feel calm, happy, relaxed and satisfied. Dopamine is responsible for feelings of elation and gives you the ability to focus.
Let the sunshine in! Vitamin D reduces risk of colon cancer
As we learned in my last post, colon cancer affects the colon, bowel, and rectum. It is the most common and most curable type of cancer (if caught early), and high iron intake (often derived by red meat) is a major contributor to the risk of colon cancer. Aside from iron, Vitamin D has been
A real pain in the behind: iron linked to colon cancer
Colorectal (colon) cancer is the most common type of cancer in the Western Countries. In the United States, there are a reported 140,000 people diagnosed with colon cancer, and about 50,000 of these will succumb to the disease. Several factors may contribute to the development of colorectal cancer, including an existing presence of polyps, family
Why probiotics are the “friendly bacteria”
Probiotics are live microorganisms similar to the most beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. They are often referred to as “friendly bacteria” because they have a positive impact on the human body. Probiotics are similar to the bacteria Lactobaccillus or Bifidobacterium.
Cinnamon – shake on a little health
Cinnamon, a spice obtained from the inner bark of trees of the genus Cinnamomum. The very first cinnamon trees were found in Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and is also grown in Kerala, Sumatra, Java and Brazil. Cinnamon’s botanical name is derived from the Hebraic and Arabic term amomon, which means fragrant spice plant. During Ancient times,
Breathe fresh air into your lungs – quit smoking!
One of the hardest habits to break is smoking. An addictive drug, smoking can become a bad habit after just one cigarette.