As the sun caresses the morning horizon, millions of Americans wake to the stark reality of chronic pain. While many start their day with a rested mind and rejuvenated body, those with fibromyalgia (FM) face yet another day of pain and fatigue. The Brazilian Journal of Rheumatology reports that 6.4 percent of the American population suffers … Read more
When stress levels are high and your to-do list is long, getting quality sleep may seem like an elusive goal. Deep sleep quality can be your secret weapon for feeling refreshed and energized during the day. Once you get six to eight hours of sleep, depending on how much your body needs to fully recharge, … Read more
Antioxidants help prevent and slow damage to the body’s cells from free radicals, or unstable molecules found in the environment that cause oxidative stress. As explained by Jessie Szalay, a contributor to Live Science, electrons need to be in pairs for optimal performance, so when oxygen in the body divides into single atoms, these are … Read more
Green tea has turned into a popular drink inside the United States. According to The Tea Association of the U.S.A., of the 84 billion servings of tea consumed in the country in 2017, 13 percent of them were glasses of green tea. It’s true that green tea still lags significantly behind black tea in terms of … Read more
Traditional remedies for various kinds of conditions have existed since the early days of civilization. Back then, the lack of technology-led man towards wanting to understand the interactions that different components of nature have with human bodies. Through trial and error, early man was able to develop a number of remedies that showcased good results … Read more
Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency That Shouldn’t Be Ignored As one of the essential vitamins, vitamin D is a fat-soluble material that serves multiple roles in helping to support the body’s major systems. Commonly associated with milk, this element exists in several different foods and is also produced by the body. Surprisingly, vitamin … Read more
Gestational diabetes is a condition pregnancy can induce in women which causes high blood sugar. This high blood sugar can contribute to potential health issues for both the mother and the baby. According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes affects between two and ten percent of pregnancies in the United States per year. How is … Read more
How Nutrition Can Benefit your MS INTRO A diagnosis of MS can be overwhelming, particularly with all of the new information to process. Beyond medications, physical therapy treatments, and other healthcare-related appointments, patients often wonder if there is anything they can be doing in their day-to-day lives to control the symptoms of their MS. Nutrition … Read more
Foods to Avoid When You Have Lupus Though lupus is a chronic, life-long disease, altering your diet to prevent the development of other associated health problems is one excellent way of controlling your lupus symptoms and preventing flares. The scarcity of conclusive information available for a specialized lupus diet remains a frustration for patients and … Read more
Make Your Liver a Rock Star With These Healthy Foods If you have liver disease, your doctor may recommend a specialized diet to ensure your liver isn’t overtaxed by the food it must process. However, you can take advantage of several healthy foods to keep your liver in good shape even if a doctor hasn’t … Read more