Are you suffering from sciatic pain or pain running down the back of your leg? If so, you probably already know, or will soon learn, this is called sciatica. But, what may be a surprise is that sciatica is not a condition, but a symptom of a condition. But that’s really just semantics right? You’re in pain now, and you ne … Read More
Natural Alternatives for Dealing with Upper Back Pain
Surgery for back pain is only performed in about 5% of all cases. And only 1% of all disc herniation occur in the thoracic, or upper back, due to its stability. This is good news for those with upper back pain: odds are high upper back surgery won’t be in your future. While upper back surgery is still rare, upper back pai … Read More
8 Top Natural Constipation Remedies
If you have a bowel movement fewer than three times a week, you could be constipated. While virtually everyone has experienced constipation at some point during their lives, recurring or ongoing constipation is not normal. Further, the symptoms it creates — bloating, straining, hard dry stools and difficulty eliminating — … Read More
Moodiness – The Causes and Top Cures
One minute you’re happy, the next you feel like you’re ready to explode out of anger, burst into tears, climb the walls out of anxiousness — or all of the above. Moodiness is something we all struggle with from time to time, but if your mood swings are extreme (i.e. they’re making your life, or your loved ones’, difficult) … Read More
Swimming for Back Pain: 3 Top Recommendations and a Warning
Your escape from back pain could be as close as the nearest pool. It's not just kids that love a trip to the swimming pool — your back does, too. Water has an amazing power to help you heal and nurture your muscles, but most people prefer pills and surgery. That approach certainly suits Big Pharma and hospitals, … Read More
Tailbone Pain Relief: The 1-2-3 Method
Tailbone pain is exhausting. Sitting down is painful. Standing up is painful. Lying down is painful. Talk about a pain in the butt! Fortunately, there are three fast, easy steps you can take to not only relieve your tailbone pain, but make sure it never comes back again. Tailbone pain, or coccydinia, is typically … Read More
Deer Antler Velvet Fights Fat?
Can Ray Lewis’ "Unfair Advantage” Help You Lose Weight? If you have even a passing interest in American football you’ve likely heard of Ray Lewis. Following the Baltimore Raven’s Super Bowl XLVII win in New Orleans, Ray Lewis is now a newly retired two-time Super Bowl Champion linebacker with the team. No stranger … Read More
10 Top Fitness Tips of All Time
It should come as no surprise that losing weight and getting fit are nearly always among the top 10 New Year’s resolutions that Americans make every year. They’re goals that the majority of us strive toward, but precious few actually reach … Why? … Read More
How to Stop Sugar Cravings: Top 10 Ways
While the American Heart Association recommends Americans consume no more than 9.5 teaspoons of sugar a day, the average adult eats 22. The average child? 32.[i] We probably don’t have to tell you that all of this sugar is not only adding to our waistlines, it’s also been linked to numerous chronic diseases ranging from ca … Read More
The 11 Best Healthy Habits for a Longer, Happier Life
You want to live a long, healthy and happy life, right? Here are the best healthy habits you should start doing today to achieve just that. No really, we mean today. Print out this list now, post it on your bathroom mirror or your refrigerator, and consult it often to give your mental and physical health a steady boost … Read More