Healthy Living

Rapid changes in the fields of physical activity, sports, and medicine over the past decades have led to an increased interest in medicinal and anabolic steroids. Chemical compounds originally developed for medical purposes have become in demand to increase muscle mass.

However, behind this popularity, there are numerous questions: How do steroids affect the body? What are the medical indications and contraindications for their use? What are the risks associated with their usage?

Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary heart disease, is characterized by the accumulation of plaque in the heart’s arteries, which can lead to a heart attack, heart failure, or even death. It is the second leading cause of death in Canada.

Understanding facts about cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and taking measures to reduce the risk, including adopting a healthy lifestyle and early diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, are important steps in preventing this problem.

Menopause is a natural physiological process in a woman’s life, characterized by the definitive cessation of menstrual cycles and reproductive function. This is a period when the ovaries stop producing eggs, and hormone levels such as estrogen and progesterone decrease.

Menopause officially occurs after a woman has missed menstrual cycles for 12 consecutive months. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55, although the individual onset of menopause can vary. If menstrual periods cease for any other reason (pregnancy or contraceptive use), it is not considered menopause.

Recently, I have been frequently asked about the benefits of consuming a large amount of water. To give you an idea of the volume in question, a normal level of water consumption for an adult is considered to be 8 glasses per day. This fluid intake recommendation is not supported by specific research; it is simply an approximate value that is commonly suggested. And this volume includes all fluids that enter the body throughout the day.

RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) is a condition characterized by insufficient energy intake to support the normal functioning of the body in athletes. It can occur when athletes do not consume enough energy through food to meet the demands of their intense training regimen. Studies have shown that up to 60% of elite athletes have symptoms of RED-s.

How to resolve infertility naturally?

It is a natural occurrence that when you are not in optimal health, it becomes challenging to conceive a child. This cannot even be considered infertility; it is your body’s way of indicating that it may not be the best time for procreation.

Here, I will list some solutions that can help address this issue without resorting to expensive procedures of artificial fertilization.

Infertility is a prevalent issue worldwide, and 1 in 6 individuals globally experience infertility, according to the World Health Organization. However, I want to discuss not only infertility but also the importance of checking the health of prospective parents in advance, even before addressing infertility. Even if there is no infertility issue, if we want to reduce the number of special needs children, the first thing to do is to screen prospective mothers and help them address health issues before they conceive.

There is no person who hasn’t heard of gout. However, people often don’t know that they are at risk of this condition, and it can happen to them at any moment. Hospital admissions after a wild party with friends are particularly common. But let’s delve into this issue in more detail and understand why it happens at such moments, even if a predisposition to gout is genetic.

Also read: How to Check for and Eliminate Mold Intoxication

It has long been known that the combination of mold illness and Lyme disease complicates treatment. But only now it has become clear that indoor mold complicates the treatment of any problem, even if the mold itself is not the primary cause of these problems.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in the proper functioning of your body, including bone health and immunity. Unlike other vitamins, vitamin D can be synthesized by our bodies. However, due to the geographical location of Canada, it can be considered that no residents of Canada can produce it in sufficient quantities on their own.