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7 Natural Treatments for a Heel Spur (Plus Symptoms & Causes)

A heel spur is caused by the displacement of calcium on the bone that forms on the underside of the heel. It may be one small bony protrusion or a collection of tiny, irregularly shaped ...

Kegel Exercises: A Proven How-To Guide

You may have heard of kegel exercise, but unless you've tried them yourself you're probably still wondering: What are kegels? Kegel exercises or kegels are simple and discreet exercises performed on the “pelvic floor” region ...

What Causes Belching? Plus, How to Treat & Prevent Excessive Burping

Belching is a normal body process that allows for the release of air in the stomach. When you swallow air when eating or drinking, you’ll feel the urge to release it by belching, and burping ...

Natural Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis, Including 5 Key Stretches

Roughly 11 to 15 percent of the adult population suffers from the type of heel pain known as plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar heel pain (PHP) or fasciopathy. Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation ...

How Walking Speed, Number of Steps May Affect Dementia Risk

It's no secret that as we age we slow down both physically and mentally, particularly if we don't take the necessary steps to keep both our bodies and minds in shape and sharp. In fact, ...

Vision Board: What Is It? How Does It Work? (Plus How to Make One)

A vision board is a reflection of your dreams and goals that serves as a daily reminder of where you want to be in your life. It's an easy way to visualize your intentions and ...

Brain Fog Causes, Symptoms + Natural Treatments

If you find yourself constantly feeling fatigued, distracted, moody and just plain "off," you're likely dealing with some sort of "brain fog." Brain fog has become an unwanted side effect of our fast-paced, industrialized lifestyle. Unfortunately ...

7 Seasonal Affective Disorder Natural Treatments that Can Help

Do your energy levels plummet once the summer months are over? Does your motivation to socialize with friends and family or even leave the house disappear when the sun does, and do you start to ...

The Human Microbiome: How It Works + a Diet for Gut Health

Most people think of bacteria within the body as a cause of getting sick or developing certain diseases, but did you know that at all times there are actually billions of beneficial bacteria present within ...

Milk Allergy Symptoms & 7 Natural Ways to Manage

Did you know that milk is one of the most common food allergens in existence? It's estimated that between 2–3 percent of children under the age of 3 have a milk allergy. Experts used to ...