Mold is a living fungus that thrives in dark, damp, and warm environments. It is commonly present in both indoor and outdoor settings. Mold reproduces by releasing microscopic spores …

Environmental pollutants (EPPs) are chemicals and toxins—both natural and man-made—that can be harmful to human health. They are introduced into the environment through human activity, manufacturing, agriculture, commercial products, …

What is Cancer? Cancer is probably the most feared of all diseases. It is rapidly becoming the number one cause of death in North America and is on par …

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland stops producing adequate amounts of thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of the …

In our last blog post, we discussed the importance of aerobic exercise for health and disease prevention. We really like aerobic exercise, which is sustained low- to moderate-intensity activity …

In our last several blog posts, we discussed some of the most problematic health issues in our society today. Once again, they are: Hypertension, Heart Disease, and Stroke. There …

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It is a condition where the arteries are stiff and the blood forced through them is too high.  This stiffness …