Swimmer’s Ear conjures up a vision of a hot summer day around a swimming pool. Children are in the pool and having a good time. Suddenly one youngster comes out complaining of an earache. They start to jump up and down. They stand on one foot and shake and hit their head in an attempt to dislodge part of the …
Every year, the flu affects more than 40 million people from mid-fall to late spring; according to the Disease Prevention and Control Center. There is an annual influx of flu shots and over-the-counter medication purchases in regards to flu prevention and treatment. The 2019 coronavirus outbreak that has caused almost 100,000 illnesses in less than two months has many overlapping …
During the seasonal changes, many people suffer from common allergies that are the result of many environmental factors. They struggle to find products that are designed to relieve seasonal allergies, but the wide range of complications associated with the allergies makes it difficult to find one product that will relieve every symptom. These broad symptoms include everything from headache, coughing, …
In the bustle of modern society, it is difficult to maintain a presence of mental clarity while navigating day-to-day activities. Too often we experience stress, brain fog, poor sleep, low energy, and forgetfulness due to the excess quantity of information the brain needs to process. And oftentimes, this makes it hard to keep up. For optimal performance, it is important …
At this time of the year, we are faced with the ongoing struggle of surviving the winter months with as little sickness as possible. Recently, the World Health Organization has labeled the Wuhan coronavirus as a public health emergency. Meanwhile, we still have the common cold and the flu to worry about spreading. It is important to provide the body …
One of the greatest things you can do for your body is be aware of how your choices affect your health. Every day is a new chance to do what is right for your body. Here are a few ways you can be more conscientious during the winter to avoid illness and maintain a healthy lifestyle: 1. Be Location Conscious …
Many supplements contain a wholesome addition of herbal extracts to benefit the body alongside vitamins and nutrients. Health Dimension’s supplement of the month, Viracid, contains three key herbal extracts: Echinacea, Astragalus, and Black Elderberry. Each of these herbs benefit the immune system by shortening the time frame of the illness and eliminating foreign invaders of the body. Echinacea Purpurea Extract …
What is the Immune System? The Immune System is one of 11 major systems in the body. It is the body’s primary method of eliminating harmful microbes (bacteria that causes disease). Amazingly, the Immune System remembers each germ it encounters so that it responds faster the next time the germ enters the body. A couple key elements of the Immune …
Welcome to the new year of 2020! Many people aspire to reach their fitness goals, make healthier choices, and maintain an overall bodily balance throughout the next 365 days. Unfortunately, the winter months are prone to illness such as the common cold, flu, and stomach bugs. In order to boost the immune system this season, one of the best options …
School starts this month, which means it’s a new year of learning, making friends, and studying for good grades. School often acts as a form of stress for many students, and nothing is quite as stressful as an acne breakout. We may not be able to control the environment or factors that contribute to these breakouts; but, we can alter …
