From Less Stress to Fewer Colds, Some GOOD News! As Jonathan Swift, the 18th century poet and author, famously said: "Every man desires to live long; but no man would be old.” Now, in the 21st century, many attempt to fight back against the hands of time by trying various creams, treatments and even surgeries to look and fee … Read More
Obesity and Pain: How to Break the Vicious Circle
Being overweight or obese isn’t just a pain... it might actually be causing your pain. And because it hurts, you don’t want to exercise. And because you don’t want to exercise, you gain more weight… and more pain comes with it… It’s a vicious cycle–but you’re not alone. If you’ve ever wondered why the Healthy Back I … Read More
9 Weird Symptoms that Signal Serious Disease
Have you ever wondered what the ridges on your fingernails or that pain in your heel might mean? How about that mysterious streak of discolored hair that’s definitely not a sign of old age? More often than not, a weird symptom that pops up one day might indicate nothing at all. No need to become a hypochondriac over … Read More
Top 10 Foods for Stress
The majority of Americans are living with high to moderate levels of stress, and most report that their stress levels are only increasing, rather than decreasing. Already, more than half of Americans say they suffer health problems as a result of stress, while another 94 percent believe, rightly, that stress can contribute … Read More
A Little-Known but Super-Powerful “Cheat” for Targeted Pain Relief
One in five Americans struggle with chronic pain, according to a 2014 survey.[i] Of the nearly 35 million adults with persistent pain, 67 percent said their pain is “constantly present” while more than 50 percent said the pain is sometimes “unbearable and excruciating.” If you’re facing this daily battle, you know it’s no … Read More
Skin Problems? It Could Signal One of these 7 Serious Diseases!
Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but your skin is a window to the rest of your body, as skin issues often represent the first signs of something going amiss underneath. The skin is often overlooked as simply a covering, but as your body’s largest organ, it acts as a barrier and shield against the outside world. And … Read More
How to Prevent a Broken Hip
The 7 Key Steps I once asked my grandmother what she thought was the best way to prevent a broken hip. She immediately responded, "Don’t fall in the first place!” While her response may have been sarcastic, she has a point. The most common cause of a fractured hip is taking an unexpected tumble. Unfortunately, this type o … Read More
Should You Exercise When Sick?
… 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
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
Skipping Meals: 4 Top Benefits, 4 Top RISKS…
When’s the last time you woke up late for work and rushed out the door with your cup of coffee in hand — but no breakfast to speak of? Or how about got so busy that lunchtime came … and went … before you had a chance to grab a bite to eat? … Read More