Poor circulation is a common problem caused by a number of conditions. Peripheral artery disease (PAD), diabetes, obesity, smoking, and Raynaud’s disease are some of the many causes of poor circulation (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Reduced blood flow can cause unpleasant symptoms, such as pain, muscle cramps, numbness, digestive issues, and coldness in the...
Back problems are one of the most common ailments that affect huge numbers of people every single day. While there are a variety of reasons why people experience back problems, there are just as many ways to help get rid of the pain. These are some of the best natural ways to help improve back...
Our bodies are incredibly intelligent machines. They can communicate with us, sending signals and symptoms to indicate that something might be wrong. However, in our fast-paced lives, we often neglect or dismiss these signs, only for the issue to worsen over time. Paying attention to our body’s messages and taking appropriate action before it is...
There’s a reason why kids are always more attached to their mums than to their dads. It’s because their cells never really entirely leave their mums’ bodies; some stay back and work several medical wonders, an obstetric phenomenon known as fetomaternal microchimerism. The word microchimerism was derived from the idea that a mother is sort...
Garlic is a popular ingredient in many foods, from garlic bread to pasta sauces. It’s rumored to ward off vampires, but its potent smell can definitely ward off people too. Mythology and bad breath aside, garlic may protect people from different ailments. Raw garlic in particular retains more beneficial compounds than cooked garlic that can...
One determined woman is a force to be reckoned with, no doubt. However, there is power in numbers, and the energy exuding from a band of strong and determined women is a force to be reckoned with. In a group where there is no jealousy, envy, disguised hatred, backbiting, toxicity or malice, women thrive, glow,...
Nowadays, anyone with a Wi-Fi connection has the world at their fingertips. Literally. Thanks to Google and other sites like it, you can know basically everything in and about our world. But, in reality, there are still countless mysteries in the world that are still unsolved. But that said, countless mind-blowing facts about the world...
In the past, a woman’s body was rarely talked about. Periods and sexuality were seen as taboo topics, which led many women to remain in the dark about their own bodies. Misconceptions like the saber-toothed vagina and periods that were so poisonous that they cause flowers to wilt were believed to be fact, and surprisingly...
Our busy lives have a tendency to sneak up on us – with work responsibilities, family obligations, taking kids to soccer practice and many other daily tasks, we often don’t have time to stop and breathe. At some point, we look at our lives and create an intention to make changes in our lives. It may...
Acid reflux or heartburn is technically known as gastroesophageal reflux. A person with acid reflux or heartburn may feel a burning sensation in their throat and chest, which may be quite painful and distressing. Acid reflux occurs when the valve, or sphincter, that connects the stomach to the esophagus, or food pipe, is weakened. When...
Gut bacteria, also known as the microbiome, refers to the trillions of microscopic organisms that reside in our digestive tract. These organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. If these bacteria are out of balance, it can cause illness and disease. These are the...
Karolina Jasko was a senior in high school when a strange spot appeared on her right thumbnail. The technician at her local beauty salon noticed it, a thin line vertically across the nail as if she drew it with a black marker. Neither person recognized this as a potentially deadly symptom. For the past few...
