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...
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...
Consistent knee pain afflicts many people at different stages of their lives. As we get older the likelihood of pain increases; life takes a serious toll on our joints. Chief amongst the ailments that affect our knees is osteoarthritis. The condition now affects 52.5 million Americans, with the numbers increasing every year. This form of...
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...
Written By: Jennifer Dene Are your twitching legs keeping you awake at night? Do you regularly feel like you have an itch that you just can’t scratch? You may be suffering from restless legs syndrome. In this article, we’ll talk about the causes of this condition, and you’ll learn eight yoga poses to treat restless legs. What Is...
Back pain was the bane of my life! I constantly felt like I wanted to lie down and stretch out my back and back massages were almost daily routine in my house. Then I discovered a simple, easy way to relieve the pain through my feet! These five exercises are absolute magic; they’ll help rid...
Sciatic Nerves Sciatic nerves are the two longest nerves in your body. They start at you lumbar spine and run right down to your anklebones. One for each leg. Sciatica pain can be caused by a myriad of things, from herniated disks to pregnancy and old sports injuries. Sciatic Pain Sciatic pain is when these...
According to several studies, essential oils may help with seasonal allergies. Also called “hay fever” or seasonal allergic rhinitis, allergies can flare up during certain times of the year, namely when plants begin to release pollen particles into the air. Symptoms often include sneezing, a stuffy nose, watery eyes, and itchiness, depending on the person....
Swollen, painful feet can throw off the kinetic chain and lead to pain in your ankles, knees, hips, back, and even your neck. It can also lead to debilitating injuries in the feet, like plantar fasciitis, or inflammation in the fascia that lines the bottom of the foot. Fortunately, there are some foot stretches that...
Bunions may seem harmless, but they can lead to some pretty serious complications like intense pain, further deformity, and even inflammation in the form of bursitis. Bunions can happen to anyone, and spotting and treating them early can save you from a lot of pain later on in life. What Exactly Is a Bunion? For...
Recently, TikTok influencers have been buzzing about a traditional health practice known as ear seeding. This ancient technique, also called auricular acupressure, is gaining attention for its supposed health benefits, despite its roots dating back thousands of years. It involves stimulating specific points on the ear using small beads or seeds attached to adhesive material....
Chronic pain can be a nightmarish and debilitating condition. Whether the source is fibromyalgia or migraines, sufferers are more than willing to look outside the box for relief or better yet, a cure. In recent years, a treatment option for chronic pain known as daith piercing has been making waves. Before dashing out to get this...