Millions of people struggle daily with a chronic health condition. This can be a pre-existing condition like high blood pressure or diabetes, chronic kidney disease, Chron’s, chronic pain, depression, cancer, and many rare conditions that affect daily life in a major way. Managing Stress... Many times, stress is tossed around...
Repetitive Stress Injuries Are A Problem Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) are a common occurrence in the United States. Their main causes are manual labor, office work, and the use of modern technological devices. These activities involve repeating motions and sometimes carrying out manual labor. Examples include the repeated use of...
Saunas may be a missing link in heart health. The topic has caught the attention of numerous health education, research, and advocacy groups ranging from foundations specifically focused on heart health to the Mayo Clinic. Scientific Research on Saunas and Benefits to Heart Health Research has shown that sauna bathing...
Pain Relief Methods... We all experience pain from time to time. “Nociception” is our pain sensor, and we have two systems of pain sensors in our body. One detects pain from external sources like a bee sting, and one identifies internal pain like a sore muscle. It's very easy to...
Sugar. The cocaine of the food chain. Whether or not you realize it, sugar affects the body in many ways. This powerful hormone is a quick and easy source of energy and, let’s be real, happiness. And it is quite literally the source of both. Energy Sugar, also known as...
If you are human, you are not exempt from the wonderful gift of stress. Stressful thoughts, relationships, school, work, and family life are just the minimum. Western medicine has done its duty of selling remedies for conditions caused by stress, but there are easier ways to manage many situations and...
Hand Injuries Are Common Everyone has had a hand injury that has caused pain or swelling. Injuries to the hand are common and they can happen to you, whether you are an athlete, engage in mild exercise, or perform daily activities. Injuries to the hand can be due to everyday...
Many of us, as we get older, start to worry about our bodies wearing out. We especially worry about throwing out our back or slipping a disc. There’s a good reason to worry – back pain is “one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days...
These days it’s easy to still get a rigorous workout even without stepping foot in a gym. With the internet, smart TVs, phones, and a computer at your disposal, all you need is a Wi-Fi connection, an open browser, and a little will power to sweat it out right from...
Spending time in a sauna may be just what your body needs. Saunas have been in use for centuries upon centuries. In some cultures, they are a staple to lifestyle and the promotion of positive well-being. The purpose of a sauna is to relax (or bath) in a heated environment. ...
