Commentary

Purified water discussed at Making Cosmetics

On January 29, 2021, in Commentary, by Erik

At ELGA Process Water’s exhibition, Mike Gaunt, the technology manager at Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, spoke about the importance of pure water in cosmetic manufacturing. Gaunt spoke about the quality requirements of purified water, as well as the actual process of purifying water. GMP, or Good Manufacturing Practices, were also a major part of […]

 

9 Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun

On January 27, 2021, in Commentary, by Erik

Hot days can be filled with many fun activities, but it’s important to stay safe in the summer sun. The sun is hottest from 10AM-4PM, when its UV rays shine the strongest; it’s especially important to keep this in mind on cloudy days. It’s important to cover up as much as you can to protect […]

 

New tools for a healthier, more active life

On January 25, 2021, in Commentary, by Erik

With the Google Fit app, all of your health data can be accessed from any of your Android or iOS devices. Google Fit has new sleep tools to help you better monitor your sleep, set a sleep goal, and track your sleep cycles. On Google Smartwatch, you can view your most recent workout with just […]

 

Eating Habits Affect Overall Health And Well Being

On January 23, 2021, in Commentary, by Erik

Although other factors, such as genetic predisposition and physical activity affect our bodies, there is no way to undervalue food’s ability to improve or undercut our bodily functions. Consider food as poor or premium gas we put into our human systems. Since food has specific nutrients that allow our bodies to have the best possible […]

 

What is CareCredit? | CareCredit

On January 21, 2021, in Commentary, by Erik

There are many different healthy habits that you should be adopting to become more healthy in 2021. Start each morning off with a healthy and filling breakfast to set the tone for each day. Try to get exercise in daily whether it be just going for a walk or even stretching at your desk. While […]

 

Exercise – the low-down on hydration

On January 19, 2021, in Commentary, by Erik

Most of us understand that it is important to be hydrated, but many don’t understand the underlying reasons for this. Fluids help regulate body temperature, and low level of fluids can lead to irregular heat dissipation. Without adequate hydrating, we may feel fatigued, our ability to reason and think can be impacted negatively, and other […]

 

Tips for Maintaining Good Health | Rhodes College

On January 17, 2021, in Commentary, by Erik

Maintaining good health is often tied to a healthy diet, exercise and adequate rest. This is a sound theory, but we face many challenges to put this into practice. From lack of time, appeal of unhealthy food to stress and high pace of work we do. In order to alleviate some of these issues, eat […]

 

7 real people share what motivated them to get healthier

On January 15, 2021, in Commentary, by Erik

We are all aware of the advertisements and claims showing drastic “before and after” photos. In this post we talk to 7 real people who had the determination to change their life for the better. Rachel Kasab said she struggled with weight loss for years before realizing she had to start loving herself. She needed […]

 

Five healthy habits net more healthy years – Harvard Health Blog

On January 13, 2021, in Commentary, by Erik

There are a few ways to lead a healthier lifestyle. One of the best ways to keep on top of your health is to eat healthy foods and exercise on a regular basis. Eating a healthy diet is essential to maintaining a healthy weight, even losing a few pounds can have positive effects on your […]

 

4 ways to stay fit and stress less during the holidays – KVIA

On January 11, 2021, in Commentary, by Erik

When the holidays come around it can be hard to stay on track because your focus turns to something else instead of to your health and it becomes almost like an excuse to break focus. You can set aside a few minutes a day for strenuous physical activity. Think about each of the things that […]