It is estimated that adults spend 70% of their lives at work, or at their jobs. This makes the workplace a major impacter of our health. In fact, the quality of health among adults is often dictated by the jobs they hold. While every job may contribute to health problems due to stress they mount [...]
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Exercise and the immune system
Exercise is one thing everyone needs, and also the one thing most of us do not get enough of. Sadly, it is the one thing we cannot afford to skip, especially when it comes to alleviating the negative effects of our jobs on our health. To help the body cope with stress, sleep better at [...]
Read MoreHerb of the month: Elderberry
Botanical name: Sambucus spp.
Description: A perennial bush that is almost a tree. It stands from six to 12 feet high with compound leaves divided into opposing, serrate-edged leaflets. In bloom in the early summer, it displays flat-topped clusters of tiny whitish blossoms with an intense bittersweet scent; and smooth dark colored berries that appear in [...]
Top 10 Unhealthy Jobs
Our top 10 list of unhealthy jobs do not take into account dangerous jobs that literally put lives in danger such as fire fighters, police officers, soldiers, and miners. It considers the common and often disregarded jobs, health-wise. While every job may contribute to health problems due to stress they mount on the body, there [...]
Read MoreImmune Boosting Tips
The immune system is the body’s defense mechanism against foreign invaders. With environmental toxicity, lack of adequate nutrients in our foods, and so many unhealthy habits and jobs that weigh down on the body, the immune system could use a lot of help.
Consider these simple tips to boost your immune system:
The easiest and cheapest thing [...]