Kratom has recently sparked a heated debate regarding its safety and potential benefits. This botanical herb, native to Southeast Asia and known scientifically as Mitragyna speciosa, has garnered contrasting opinions. While some view it as a natural remedy for chronic pain and opiate withdrawal, others warn of its addictive nature and potential health risks. Let’s...
Are you looking for stretches to relieve tight shoulders? Whether your shoulder tightness is from sitting at a desk all day, working out intensely, or from your daily activities (like too much texting), these easy moves will loosen up tight shoulders. Even if you don’t have a full-time desk job, chances are you spend the...
A DEFICIENCY IN THIS CRITICAL nutrient makes you twice as likely to die as other people, according to a study published in The Journal of Intensive Care Medicine.(i) It also accounts for a long list of symptoms and diseases, which are easily helped and often cured by adding this nutrient. Magnesium for relaxation is also...
Almost everyone you know, whether it’s your grandparents, best friend, or boss, has complained of back pain. It’s one of the most common forms of pain; about 80 percent of Americans have or will get it at least once in their lives. The aches, spasms, and sensations you feel on your back can be triggered by...
Arthritis wears away at the cartilage of a joint, which is the cushioning material between bones. This can cause inflammation and irritation of the synovial lining, which produces the synovial fluid that helps protect and lubricate the joint. When arthritis affects the joints of the hands, it can cause pain and stiffness. That pain can get worse whenever you use your hand a...
If you’ve ever had a nagging cold, relentless migraines, or acne that just won’t go away, chances are you’ve tried every drug, cream, and medicine on the market. Unfortunately, many of these drugs have both known and unknown side effects, such as a damaged stomach lining or making you drowsy, that affect our future health and...
Cannabis has always been a controversial topic. A lot of people associate it with recreational use but it can also be a natural remedy for pain, aging, and mental disorders. CBD oil is a chemical found in cannabis, and has gained significant attention for its potential health benefits. It is not psychoactive, so it can’t...
Ottobock Professionals, a German company specializing in prosthetics and assistive technologies, has recently made headlines with its electric body suit. This innovative device has the potential to help millions of people who suffer from mobility challenges due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. Ottobock Professionals: Revolutionizing Mobility with Their Electric Body Suit...
Epsom salt baths are a popular way to relax and unwind after a long day. They are known for their ability to soothe the skin, reduce soreness and pain, aid in exercise and athletic performance recovery, reduce stress and aid sleep, promote foot health, and even draw out splinters. In this blog post, we will...
Fibromyalgia is still a very poorly understood disease. Scientists are constantly researching to try and learn more about out and, hopefully, how to treat it. Researchers from Canada’s McGill University discovered in April 2019 that gut bacteria have a very strong link to fibromyalgia. In fact, the research team shows, that there are 19 different...
Have you ever heard the terms “heart attack” and “cardiac arrest” used interchangeably? Don’t worry, so have we. Surprisingly, this mix-up is a mistake that occurs quite often. Simply talking about these two heart conditions is fine, until a real-life situation demands that you know the differences. It could be a matter of life or...
Fibromyalgia is a tricky condition to diagnose and an even trickier one to treat. The painful condition that affects women more often than men isn’t even widely recognized throughout the medical community, making the hunt for treatments a slow-going process. However, a team of researchers point to one potential treatment as a viable option for...