… Not When You Have These 7 Symptoms! If you’re feeling under the weather — stuffy nose, cough, fever, aches and pains — should you hit the gym or are you better of hitting the couch? And what about if you’re struggling with a chronic or more serious illness — not just a simple cold? … Read More
Top 5 Health Risks of Carpet
As one of the most popular flooring choices in the United States, carpet is installed in upwards of 70 percent of U.S. homes. It’s a soft, cozy way to warm up your rooms, but there’s a dark side to carpeting that few people are aware of … … Read More
How to Eat Healthy When Dining Out
How to Avoid Hidden Temptations and 11 Other Tips! Ninety-two percent of Americans say they enjoy going to restaurants, according to the National Restaurant Association.[i] And for 41 percent, eating out is an "essential part of their lifestyle.” We enjoy eating out for many reasons — it’s a break from cooking (and doing th … Read More
Is Spicy Food Good for You?
... 5 Top Benefits and 4 Must-See Risks Do you douse every meal in hot sauce? Does the thought of chili pepper, cayenne pepper, habanero pepper or any hot pepper make your mouth water (in a good way)? If you love all things hot and spicy, you may be wondering if all of that spicy food is good for you. As it turns out, … Read More
5 WORST Foods for Pain
When you think of what to eat for dinner, you probably don’t take your aching joints or throbbing back into account. But you very well should. The food you eat can play a major role in how you feel — and that includes your physical aches and pain. … Read More
Eating Too Many Carbs & Sugar Leads to Brain Decline
Ibuprofen Leaves Boy Looking Like He Was Burnt Alive
Ibuprofen (i.e. Advil, Motrin) is one of the most common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used in the United States. Most don’t think twice about taking this drug, either in prescription or over-the-counter form, to relieve pain from muscle aches, arthritis, backaches, headaches and more. It’s so common … it m … Read More
How to Start a Diet: The 6 Steps to Ensure Success!
Two-thirds of Americans consider themselves over their ideal weight, and three in 10 are currently trying to lose weight.[i] Are you among them? … Read More
How to Get a Firm Butt: The 3 Fastest Steps
Your squishy, lumpy butt isn't doing you any favors. Not in the looks department, and certainly not in the health department. If you don't have a firm butt, you don't have the muscle tone to support your spine or back. This leads to muscle imbalances, the #1 cause of lower back pain. Don't think that's serious? Remember, t … Read More
Epidural Steroid Injections: 11 Biggest Dangers to Beware Of
Each year, an estimated 5 million to 9 million people receive epidural steroid injections for back pain. During this procedure, a mixture of steroid and numbing medications are injected into your lower back. Generally, fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance is used to help confirm that the needle is placed in the correct spot befo … Read More