Benefits of Blue Light or Photodynamic Therapy: Boise, ID, Dermatologist Dr. Naomi Brooks

Depending on the type, light could either hurt or help the skin over time. Sunlight, for example, comes with ultraviolet (UV) radiation that can damage skin cells and affect the production of fundamental building blocks such as collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. But a newer type of light-based therapy can be used to treat a variety of both medical and cosmetic skin concerns: blue light or photodynamic therapy. Boise, ID , dermatologist Dr. Naomi Brooks highlights what it can be used for and how it works.

Wellness Features BlogAdminApril 9, 2018Dermatology, smooth skin, Skin, treatment, Boise, Sun, AcneComment

How Much Sleep Do You Need to Study Effectively?

We remember what it was like. The weekend study groups, the late-night library visits, the early-morning cramming sessions. Suddenly after a semester’s worth of cruising along, our exams would be upon us. Fast. With this sudden realisation, panic would set in. And a fierce determination to study that we’d never had before. And our sleep would suffer as a result. Looking back, it’s easy to see how foolish we were. Because depriving ourselves of sleep wasn’t doing our grades any favours!

Wellness Features BlogAdminApril 6, 2018sleeping, Sleep, Study, Sugar, CaffeineComment

Foods That Fight Kidney Cancer

Some studies suggest that several different strains of cancer can be avoided by consuming the right types of foods and drinks. In honor of Kidney Cancer Awareness month, I’ve decided to make a guide identifying foods that are rich in nutrients that can help prevent cancer. These dietary restrictions in combination with other holistic cancer treatments can be a powerful way to affect cancer without the use of chemotherapy or other traditional cancer treatments.

Five Reasons Why You Should Be Eating Berries

Sure, berries are a delicious snack, but did you know they are also super healthy? Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and even gooseberries can help you lose weight, regulate your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, and they can even reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Keep reading to find out three benefits that berries provide to maintain your health.

Wellness Features BlogAdminMarch 15, 2018Healthy Living, Heart Health, Blueberries, Berries, Raspberries, Alzheimers, Natural SugarComment

With Washboard Abs Can Come a Hollowed Face: Can Exercise Age You?

We all know that yoga, weight-training, and other forms of exercise are extremely beneficial to physical and mental health – not to mention key in achieving and maintaining a toned, sculpted physique. But what if working towards the body of your dreams is making your face age faster?

Wellness Features BlogAdminFebruary 5, 2018fitnes, wellness work, cosmetic surgery, face care, Skin, weight loss, Bodyweight ExerciseComment

Spring Is Almost Here And Summer Is On Its Way. Protect Your Hair!

Winter is nearly over, February is here, and most people could not be happier to finally leave the cold and windy days of January behind, to welcome the more spring-esque, longer days which February has in store for us. Surprisingly enough, other than just our moods, one of the main things about us which are going to get affected by the incoming sun is going to be our hair, so without further ado, let’s see what you could do to keep your hair safe during the next few months.

Wellness Features Bloglouise mckenzieJanuary 31, 2018Hair, shiny hair, spring, seasonal, season, winterComment

Women Struggling With Addiction: What Are Their Pathways To Sobriety?

It is the nightmare scenario that no woman wants to face - struggling to deal with her everyday life and family because of her addiction to alcohol or drugs, making bad lifestyle choices that are spiraling out of control. With studies having shown that women are finding it harder than men to beat substance abuse, and with opioid addiction, in particular, being on the rise, what can women do to get sober?

Wellness Features Bloglouise mckenzieJanuary 9, 2018Addiction, dependency, substance abuse, sober, treatment, alcohol, opiodsComment

Everyday Tips for Looking Your Best

Looking your best isn’t only about putting in a great deal of time and effort on certain special occasions; it is also about the everyday habits that you get into during your lifetime. This is the kind of investment that will help you to both look and feel your best. In this article, we are going to be going through your day to help your incorporate some simple habits that will make all the difference to your appearance.

Wellness Features BlogAdminDecember 28, 2017beauty, face care, sleeping, Skin, tips on glowing skinComment

5 Tips For Easy, Healthy School Snacks For Your Kids

Food plays an important role in the healthy growth and development of children. For your child to reach the normal height and weight for kids and developmental milestones, it is crucial that they get all the essential nutrients they need from the foods and drinks they consume.

5 Signs That Your Doctor Is Doing You More Harm Than Good

Your doctor may be helping you with minor symptoms, but do you think you could get a better service? The last thing you want is to be forced to hire medical malpractice lawyers because your doctor gave you the wrong diagnosis or withheld important information that caused you to become extremely sick. To help you decide if your doctor is right for you or not, here are 5 signs that they’re doing more harm to you than good

Wellness Features Bloglouise mckenzieNovember 23, 2017Healthy Living, doctors, Doctor, MedicalComment

7 Ways Yoga Can Transform Your Life

I’m sure we all know what exactly yoga is. Or do we? If you believe Yoga is simply a number of difficult stretching positions and breathing exercises, then you aren’t even half-right about what it is. Yoga is a lot more than physical exercise. I believe Yoga is more like a journey. A couple of months down the road, when you look back to the person you were when you started doing Yoga, you would surely see a change. Yoga can indeed transform your life in many different ways. Here are just a few of the changes that Yoga brings in your life:

Teen Addiction: What Is It, Why Does It Happen, And What Can I Do?

The wiring that carry signals to that part of the teenage brain that controls impulses is incomplete, and so teenagers tend to lack insight and judgement, which makes them prone to teen addiction. It can often be difficult to help teens to battle addiction, considering that they may not even have the capacity to control their impulse to engage in risky behavior. Let’s take a deeper look at causes of teen addiction, how and why it happens and the best ways to deal with this difficult phase of the youthful experience.

Wellness Features BlogAdminNovember 11, 2017teens, alcohol, substance abuse, abuse, drugs, treatmentComment

What You Need To Know About Benzodiazepines – Are They Friend Or Foe?

Benzodiazepines (also known as ‘Benzos”) are a class of psychoactive drugs which are used to treat a range of medical conditions, including anxiety and muscle disorders, and they are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the USA. Almost everyone has heard of Xanax, which was the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine drug that was used to treat psychiatric conditions between 2005 and 2015. Other popular brand names are Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, and Librium. Today we will learn how these medications work, what they are used for and the side effects and risks associated with their long-term use

Wellness Features BlogAdminNovember 10, 2017Drug Use, Medical, Medication, Doctor, Alzheimer, Addiction, Detox, Withdrawal, Aniety, Benzodiazepine, Xanax, ValiumComment

7 Reasons You Should Start Strength Training

Hitting the treadmill is good for everything from your heart to your mood—but if you’re not also strength training on a regular basis, you’re missing out on some major health benefits.

Wellness Features BlogAdminApril 14, 2015Training, Strength, Exercise, Strength Training, Fitness, Health, Wellness, Well BeingComment