1. Indoor Air Pollutants

    How much time do you spend inside your home or other buildings? For most people, it’s quite a bit of time, particularly for those living in colder climates! The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that in the United States, people spend 90% of their time on average indoors. As a result…Read More

  2. Getting Sick while Traveling: How to Reduce your Risk

    It’s not uncommon to experience gastrointestinal distress or to catch a respiratory illness during or shortly after traveling. According to a cohort study involving 460 subjects, 79% of participants reported illness during travel or following their trip. Several factors increase your risk of getti…Read More

  3. Seasonal Allergies

    Seasonal allergies are sometimes dismissed as a common nuisance; however, they can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life. If you experience seasonal allergies, it’s important not to underestimate their severity and the importance of managing the condition in order to obtai…Read More

  4. Immunodeficiency: Compromised Immune System

    The immune system’s job is to protect us from infections by warding off harmful microbes like bacteria and viruses. It can also recognize and respond to unhealthy or abnormal cells, such as those that have been affected by infection or cancer. Immunodeficiency, the term used to describe the state …Read More

  5. Benefits of Physical Activities

    Since the beginning of last year, more people have been working and learning from home than ever before. Due to this exponential growth, those staying at home are becoming sedentary and getting out of shape. Everyone should still try to be active in these times because being cooped up all day workin…Read More

  6. Staying Healthy During Self-isolation

    Around the world, we are currently going through a phase where social distancing is highly recommended by the health experts. Social distancing is defined as the avoidance of close interactions with other individuals to minimize the transmission of pathogens during a contagious disease outbreak. Alt…Read More

  7. The Necessity of Sleep for Optimal Health

    Although sleep is usually considered one of the pillars of optimal health, approximately 35% of adults sleep less than the recommended seven hours per night according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Sleep deprivation can be associated with chronic health conditions, such as …Read More

  8. Vitamin C: A Great Supplement for Health Benefits!

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin and essential nutrient in out bodies. Since we cannot produce vitamin C in the body, humans are able to obtain the vital nutrient through consumption of dietary sources, such as fruits and vegetables. While there are many benefits of…Read More

  9. The Best Lifestyle Tips and Supplements for Immune Health

    When a patient starts suffering from a an infection, an autoimmune condition, cancer, or allergies, supporting their immune system becomes a top priority. Fortunately, there are many lifestyle interventions and dietary supplements you can consider to support immune system function and reduce your ri…Read More