Cortisol is a stress hormone that humans naturally produce. Under normal circumstances, cortisol is helpful. In fact, it can be a lifesaver as it plays an important role in fight-or-flight responses. However, sometimes there can be too much of a good thing....
Every year, millions of Americans purchase gym memberships in the pursuit of better health. Sadly–after a month or two–the majority of those memberships go unused. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with going to the gym. In fact, joining a gym is a...
In today’s world, we are expected to juggle careers, family life, and finances without batting an eye. There’s so much pressure to climb the corporate ladder and bring home big paychecks (both men and women) while also baking the perfect Pinterest treats and ensuring...
Our bodies need sleep to function at optimal capacity. In fact, a 2-year study from the National Sleep Foundation has proven that… School age children (6-13) need 9-11 hours Teenagers (14-17) need 8-10 hours Young adults (18-25) need 7-9 hours Adults (26-64) need 7-9...
Ready for a little quiz? Try to fill in the blank: The _______ is considered to be a “second human genome” in your body. This genome only recently began to be considered as its own organ. And it’s made up of trillions of microorganisms and diverse bacterial...
Massages are often thought of as a luxurious pampering experience that you enjoy on a vacation or on a girls day out. However, massage has been used for its health benefits for centuries–and we at Carolinas Natural Health Center still use it for many of our...
