Cayenne pepper has many health benefits. It is a member of the chili pepper family, and it is a spice that can be used for both cooking and as an ingredient in your favorite dishes. Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) is commonly used as a seasoning or in foods that are served with a kick and...
Debilitating and often accompanied by throbbing pain and sensitivity to light and sound, headaches and migraines can quickly derail our daily activities. While over-the-counter medications have been the go-to method for headache and migraine relief, natural and effective treatments offer an alternative approach for managing and preventing these painful occurrences. These are some of the...
When you’ve got a nagging headache or your neck hurts after a wonky night’s sleep, what’s the first thing you do? For many of us, it’s to go to the medicine cabinet for something such as an ibuprofen. Unfortunately, this might not be our best choice. Anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids, commonly used to alleviate pain,...
Muscle cramps or spasms can be a painful and uncomfortable experience. These involuntary contractions can happen to any muscle in the body, but are most commonly experienced in the legs, feet, and abdomen. While there are various medications available to alleviate muscle cramps, there are also natural muscle relaxers that can provide relief without any...
How many times have you heard that “sitting is the new smoking?” From chronic back pain to increased mortality risk, everyone knows sitting all day isn’t good for your health. But, still, all kinds of jobs require people to sit for prolonged periods of time. Whether it’s good for your health or not, you still...
Magnesium’s long list of health benefits are nothing short of impressive. However, with the good comes the bad. When your magnesium levels dip too low, the body cannot function properly and becomes at-risk of several illnesses and diseases. Getting enough magnesium in your diet can be challenging. However, with the help of supplements like the latest trend...
Written By: Dr. Hamid Tajbakhsh, ND Fibromyalgia is a condition that often is a diagnosis of exclusion meaning that it is a diagnosis arrived at after ruling out other conditions. Because of this, fibromyalgia usually takes a long time before it is finally diagnosed which can serve as a source of stress. Once it is...
What You’ll Need: Preparation Mix the turmeric and honey together in a small bowl, and then add the milk or yogurt. Don’t add too much milk because you want the mask to be viscous enough that it will not simply drip off your face. Be very weary of your face mask if it is dripping,...
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...
