When a health topic concerns you, the amount of information out there to sift through seems endless. The Tree.com Health & Wellness Blog can help you. We discuss the topics that are important to you.
Almost everyone has experienced a skin rash at one time or another. Rashes can be caused by a number of factors, including chemical irritants, heat, medications, diet and parasites. Most rashes are harmless.
Are you prone to tummy aches, IBS or bloating after you eat? Do you have food sensitivities such as intolerance to wheat, dairy or sugar? If so, there may be relief for you in ordinary vegetables that you can prepare for yourself.
On average, North Americans consume less than 50% of the dietary fiber levels recommended for good health. As seen by experts, this is contributing to the obesity problem in our country.
Unless you live on a tropical island where the climate allows you to work in the open air and sleep under the stars (or are unfortunate enough to be homeless) most of us spend the vast majority of our time in buildings.
Adrenaline sports are for nutcases, froot loops and the barking mad, aren’t they? As someone certifiably insane, I actually find they do the opposite – they bring me back to Earth.
Being a precocious child, I developed early. I got my first pimple at age 12. By the age of 15, I was regularly seeing a dermatologist. He promised that as I got older, the acne would disappear. I was in my mid-twenties when I realized it hadn’t disappeared yet.
In our Prozac society, many people hold onto a false expectation of being able to medicate oneself (either self- or prescription) into a constant state of Hallmark happiness. And a general lack of acceptance that ups and downs are a normal part of life.
It’s time to kick off the boots and put on a pair of shoes to go with the new season. What will it be, espadrilles, pointy toed high stilettos, a pair of delicate ballet flats, or flip flops? Well, if you intend to use those shoes for walking, the correct answer would be “none of the above.” The ache you got in your feet when you had to walk in high heels last time may clue you in to that being a poor choice. But even shoes that appear to be more comfortable can cause damage due to lack of support....
How much sleep do you need? While many function well on seven hours of sleep, sleep requirements are not one-size-fits-all. The variation extends in both directions; “some people may need as few as five hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep each day.”
It is well known that a good walk can lift the spirits. Within reason, the harder the exercise the better you feel. As a certified nut, I fully agree with this.