Our immune system is a very important and crucial part to our well-being and survival. This system of ours is made up of white blood cells and molecules which in high concentrations can be found in all of our lymphoid tissues, our liver, gastrointestinal tract, and our lungs. To avoid catching certain diseases and illnesses, our immune system needs to be functioning very well so it can help protect us. There are many ways in which we can boost our immune system, but for now I

Having healthy red blood cells is a major part in the homeostatic balance of the human body. These red blood cells have many important roles and help to carry out different functions throughout our life to meet our physiological needs. One of these functions is to carry oxygen to other tissues that are found in our body. According to the USCF Medical Center healthcare specialists (2002), “About 70 percent of your body's iron is found in the red blood cells of your blood calle

Our skin, also known as part of our integumentary system, is the largest organ our body has. The primary function of our skin is to protect us from harmful bacteria, injuries, and chemicals. According to Patton and Thibodeau, authors of Structure & Function of the Body, our skin by itself can weight about 20 pounds or more and makes up 16% of our body weight. (Patton & Thibodeau, 2016). The skin is also part of our eliminative system so keeping our skin healthy and well circu

Reaching a healthy goal weight and maintaining that healthy weight is very important to an individual’s overall health. When someone is suffering from obesity or being underweight, it can cause many other health problems and diseases to arise throughout the different body systems because it has thrown off the homeostatic balance. There are multiple different steps that can be taken to reach an individual’s weight goal, whether that is to lose or to gain. One of the first step

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial plant that is native to Europe, western Asia, and also northern Africa. This herb can be used in several preparations including infusion, liquid extract, tincture, and tea. The therapeutic uses for lemon balm include improving digestion, reducing acid reflux, easing stomach pain and cramping, and relieving nausea. According to Dorene Peterson, author of NAT 211 Anatomy & Physiology, it can also be used to help improve our qualit

The use of essential oils in aromatherapy has become quite the popular affair now days. From the use of them in cleaning products, medical settings, as well as in spas, essential oils are easily obtained by the general public and most people understand that these essential oils provide therapeutic qualities to them. According to our NAT 211 Anatomy & Physiology II text book, written by Dorene Petersen, “An essential oil is the distilled (or sometimes expressed) product of the