Anxiety Is On The Rise Anxiety continues to make headlines as people are trying to cope with the COVID pandemic, and all the changes it is causing. We feel fear for our well-being, economic stability, our loved ones' health, and our health. Uncertainty about the future is causing a chronic...
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...
Most people, both sedentary and athletic, suffer from either acute or constant pain. We know something hurts but aren't sure exactly what is causing it. Also, we don't know how to make the soreness stop without resorting to pain medication. Analgesics, unfortunately, only mask the discomfort and do nothing to...
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...
An electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS), also called an “e-cigarette” or "vape," is a relatively new and rising trend. While science has clearly shown the dangers of tobacco cigarette smoke, we know little about the potential benefits or risks of e-cigarette use, particularly in this COVID-19 pandemic era. Vape -...
Every day we are bombarded by updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it impacts Americans' health. As the number of cases continues to rise and the school year approaches, it is easy to fall prey to worrying about all the factors that are out of our control. Instead, we...
