There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the pain reliever Toradol … at least, not the way you’re likely familiar with Celebrex, Advil, Motrin and Aleve. But, they’re all a part of the same painkiller "family” -- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which many well-meaning physicians recommend as a first-lin … Read More
Are you experiencing big toe pain? Most likely you simply stubbed your toe or need better fitting shoes. But it can also be a sign of a deep-seated condition such as gout or a lingering injury from foot trauma. More serious causes of pain in your big toe may include structural deformities, vascular disease or chronic infl … Read More
Two-thirds of men and more than 80 percent of women suffer from headaches. And for an unlucky one in 20, headaches may occur nearly every day.[i] You’re probably all too aware of the common headache triggers, such as stress, not getting enough sleep, drinking too much alcohol (especially red wine) or skipping a meal, but som … Read More
When you think about soothing pain, you probably don’t think about helping yourself to a tasty beverage. But like the natural foods that fight inflammation and pain, certain natural beverages have similar qualities. When consumed over time, these drinks may very well prove beneficial to your pain levels, and you might eve … Read More
Anxiety, that debilitating feeling that you just can’t relax, is far from just an emotional problem. When feelings of anxiety and worry consume you, it causes physical changes and is even linked to chronic disease such as heart disease, chronic respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndro … Read More
Working out doesn't have to mean pain and aching muscles. That's the stereotypical experience. You hit the gym hard and you hurt for days. As soon as you feel better, you repeat the process. But that's not a good way to stay in shape. In fact, that on-and-off cycle of a heavy workout followed by days of rest followed by an … Read More
Everyone experiences pain in some form throughout their lifetime, many on a daily basis. Even though pain is a bittersweet alarm, it’s a necessary condition of life. Without pain, you would never know if something is wrong with your body. There are some conditions, however, that cause so much pain as to be nearly unbearab … Read More
The best post workout supplement isn't a specialized sports drink or fancy protein powder. In fact, when you chug a sports drink, grab an energy bar, or down a protein shake after an intense workout, you may actually be making things worse! It all comes down to the "extras” included in these kinds of products. To make them … Read More
So you want to live to the ripe old age of 100? Or you at least want to live a VIBRANT life as long as possible? Centenarians -- people who are 100 or over -- are indeed a rare breed, making up just 1 out of every 6,000 people in the United States (and 85 percent of the time, they’re women). But this is a dramatic increase … Read More
Did you know that the average person with back pain spends about $3,000 more each year on health care than someone without pain ($7,000 vs. $4,000 respectively)?[i] These extra thousands are going toward lower back pain treatment, but research suggests that more treatments do not necessarily … Read More