Inflammation is the body’s process of defense against things that harm it, such as infections, injuries, and toxins. When cellular damage is detected, the body releases antibodies and proteins (CRP) and increases blood flow to the affected region. Inflammation plays a crucial role in healing, yet chronic inflammation increases the...
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Avoid Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: 5 Shocking Tips
Muscle soreness from working out is one thing, but Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is whole other beast. Ditch the myths and learn the top 5 tips to avoid DOMS. Most people who’ve stepped foot in a gym have suffered through the unfortunate experience of DOMS. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or...
Grounding: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Technique
“…things in their original simplicity contain their own natural power, power that is easily spoiled and lost when that simplicity is changed” [3]. Imagine you are swimming in a still lake and you dive under water. This water is still and clean so our sight underwater is clear and calm....
Turmeric and Ginger: Benefits Beyond Fighting Inflammation?
Turmeric and ginger are both potent anti-inflammatory herbs that have made their way from traditional Asian cuisine to now being a staple in many homes across the world. They have become two of the most extensively studied ingredients in herbal medicine. Fighting inflammation, here's were we start Both turmeric and...