It was in the year 2000 when medical student Sanders Markx first met April Burrell. At that point, April had already been living in a psychiatric institution for nearly six years. Diagnosed with a severe form of schizophrenia at age 21, she was in what the medical world calls a catatonic state. Twenty years later,...

Multiple sclerosis is a somewhat lesser-known ailment, but it can severely impact the body’s mobility and brain function. In recent years, roughly the last 20-30 it has become a much more common diagnosis. From Montel Williams, Selma Blair, and Christina Applegate, many celebrities have made it their mission to show fans life doesn’t have to...

Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing distress not only to the individuals diagnosed but also to their families and caregivers. In a remarkable turn of events, two individuals, Cici Zerbe and Simon Nicholls, have made claims of “beating” the disease through significant lifestyle changes. These cases have sparked...

The concept of ideal weight according to one’s height is a touchy subject that has sparked controversy within the realm of health and wellness. Much of this debate revolves around the Body Mass Index (BMI), a tool commonly used to determine if an individual’s weight falls within a healthy range for their height. While some...

For decades we were told to eat three meals per day: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Then different information started coming out about eating more often but smaller portions and other various “fad” diets. The most recent eating trend to pick up steam? Intermittent fasting. Many people are jumping on the intermittent fasting train, claiming that...

In 2013, following the birth of her first child, Nissa Graun weighed 245 pounds. Despite being a lifelong yo-yo dieter, losing the same 20-40 pounds since the age of 12, she faced the daunting challenge of needing to lose over 100 pounds this time. Was that sort of weight loss possible? Health Wake-Up Call Experiencing...

A tight neck can be debilitating and make even the most simple movements excruciating. The pain, headaches, and difficulty with lateral movement are extremely common symptoms of a tight neck. The good news is there are some simple ways to combat this, but first, we must understand the physiology behind what causes neck stiffness. Muscular...

Maybe you remember planking as that short-lived online craze way back when; lying face down on top of random objects and posting pictures on Twitter and Facebook. Well, the kind of planking you may be more familiar with is the dreaded minute of holding a firm position on the ground during your workout. You lie...

If you’re going to eat, you’re going to poop; it’s just a natural biological function that everyone faces in life. However, not everyone is willing to share the sordid details of their bowel movements. In fact, new studies have shown that many people are uncomfortable talking about bowel movements (which might explain the startling number...

This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Could a magnesium deficiency be to blame for your chronic inflammation? Whether it be asthma or diabetes, inflammation is often the culprit. We know that inflammation is caused by issues such as stress...

Stretching can be great for your health, but there are all too many myths about stretching readily available out there. Unfortunately, if we believe too many of these stretching myths, we may not reap the maximum benefit from our stretches—and in some cases, we end up only causing ourselves pain and injury. 1. Static Stretching...

This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. The thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped gland, is situated in the neck. It is one of the most vital endocrine glands in the human body, responsible for producing and releasing thyroid hormones. These...