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Quiz: Uncover the True Source of Your Discomfort
As we age, aches and pains go from making the occasional guest appearance to being center stage (complete with a marquee sign). And when pain strikes, most of us head to the medicine cabinet without looking into what’s causing it—we, understandably, just want it to go away. But, contrary to popular belief, pain isn’t the enemy: Think of it as the oil light on your body’s dashboard. “The old medical
6 Things A Fecal Test Can Tell You About Your Health
6 Things A Fecal Test Can Tell You About Your Health People are obsessed with poop. Why does it float? Why do its colors and consistencies vary, and is that normal? (Here are 7 things your poop says about you.) People want to know it all—and now, some are taking it a step further by having their fecal matter tested. Gut health is a hot topic right now—hence the explosion
Trying to Unwind? Try These Two Breathing Exercises
Trying to Unwind? Try These Two Breathing Exercises Breathing is a surefire route to calming your mind and relaxing your body, though most of us take it for granted. True, breathing is a bodily function that is both voluntary and involuntary, but this action takes on new power and meaning when you use it intentionally. Most of us live in a permanent state of “on,” by necessity if not
Elderberry: Health Benefits & Possible Side Effects, From MDs
Elderberry: Health Benefits & Possible Side Effects What are elderberries? The elderberry fruit (sambucus nigra) is commonly found in North America and Europe and has been used medicinally for centuries, says integrative medicine doctor Alejandra Carrasco, M.D. Elderberry flowers and leaves were traditionally used to manage inflammation, pain, and swelling. Today, the berry is most commonly found in supplement, syrup, or tea form to support the immune system and help fight illness symptoms. Health benefits of
7 Post-Workout Recovery Tips Jillian Michaels Swears By
7 Post-Workout Recovery Tips Jillian Michaels Swears By You pushed your limits at the gym yesterday, and today you’re really feeling the burn. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the pain and stiffness that starts a few hours after strenuous exercise and can last for two or three days. When just walking up the stairs feels like pure torture, it can be hard to stick to your usual workout schedule.
Exercises for Eliminating Knee Pain
You may first feel it when bending down to pick something up, or you may experience it as early morning tightness that you really feel when you first get out of bed. But whenever it strikes, your knee pain will undoubtedly grab your attention. The good news regarding knee pain is that it responds well to self-care measures. There are a number of elements that can place you at risk
How Does Massage Envy Stack Up Against Body Ache Escape
Body Ache Escape Massage Center is Massage Envy's #1 Competitor in Pickerington When looking for massage in Pickerington there are really only two choices, Body Ache Escape Massage Center and Massage Envy. How can you decide between the two? This article will help give you some guidance. Reviews When you run a search for both companies, Massage Envy Pickerington rates 4.3 stars on google, while Body Ache Escape rates
Boost Fertility with Acupuncture- The Amazing Tiny Needles
The Amazing Way Acupuncture is Boosting Fertility In her early thirties, Jill Hoefs had tried everything she could think of to get pregnant: Tracking her ovulation; lying with her legs in the air for 15 minutes after sex; changing her diet. After five months of no success, she and her husband moved on to fertility treatments, specifically, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in which a doctor places concentrated sperm directly into
Foods That Can Make Your Headache Worse
Avoid These Foods If You Get Headaches You eat lunch and suddenly have a splitting headache. You figure you must be tired or haven't had enough caffeine. You may be surprised to know that some foods may be to blame for your aching head. Because headache sufferers vary in their sensitivity to certain foods, keep a food diary, either on paper or electronically. Have columns for time, foods eaten and
5 Top Benefits of Eating Celery Seed: Is It Safe?
Celery Seed Is Good For You! Here's 5 Reasons This tiny miracle seed comes straight from a celery plant called smallage but cannot be harvested until the second year of development. The celery plant produces a valuable celery seed essential oil, which is often used in the perfume industry — and which also contains a powerful chemical compound called apiole. Celery seeds are well-known in cooking as a spice, both
