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...

If I told you that you could improve your liver health or relieve a sore neck by massaging pressure points in your feet, there is a good chance that you would be pretty skeptical about it. And that’s understandable! How can a foot pressure point impact other parts of your body? If you are not...

Hands are one of the most common (and inconvenient) places for people to experience arthritis. As arthritis wears away at the cartilage and cushioning in the joints, it causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness. Simple tasks like gripping a utensil, twisting a doorknob, or using a keyboard can become painful, difficult, or nearly impossible. Medical options...

This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Imagine a time when gout was considered a condition exclusive to wealthy kings due to their indulgence in rich foods and wine. But today, we know better. Gout, a common health problem, can...

Whether you’re an exercise buff, enjoy an occasional walk or bike ride around your neighborhood, or even type daily e-mails on your computer, chances are at some point you have experienced back pain when breathing. An estimated 80% of Americans will experience some form of back pain in their lives; and according to the American...

Essential oils go back centuries and they have dozens of uses. One of the most common uses in modern times is as a natural mosquito repellent. These flying pests can cause itchy bites and they can also transmit disease. When you are spending time outdoors, it is important to prevent bites as much as possible....

Pharmaceutical entrepreneurs are constantly brainstorming new ideas to make cannabis and its products easily accessible and safely usable for medical and recreational purposes. In the 29 states where it’s currently legal, cannabis is available as capsules, oils, nasal sprays, inhalers, smokes, pipes, vapes, and even water infused with a certain amount of CBD. Well, how...

Hundreds of thousands of antibiotics are prescribed every year to treat a wide variety of infections. While most of the time they are incredibly helpful, sometimes they can do harm. In a heartbreaking turn of events, a young mother named Hailey Sebert found herself disabled after being prescribed a common antibiotic. Hailey’s story sheds light...

How has fibromyalgia affected one of the best-selling musical artists of the 21st century? In “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” a documentary released on Netflix, Lady Gaga describes the pain that’s characterized her life with fibromyalgia for the past half-decade. “I have chased this pain for five years,” Gaga said. “I can still be me, and when I...

For centuries, back pain has been a common ailment among people both young and old. Unfortunately, many people have learned to live with and through it. However, anyone who has experienced the debilitating pain of sciatica knows it is no joke. The thing with sciatica pain, however, is that it can take a longer than...

Peppermint oil is one of the most widely used essential oils, found in everything from candy canes to chewing gum, to toothpaste. Beyond its good smell and unique, refreshing taste, however, peppermint essential oil has a number of benefits for your health. While some of these uses you may already know, there are many uses...