While kinesiology tape and other "athletic tapes" have been around for many years, recently they've gained a lot of attention as famous athletes have begun using the technique to deal with injuries and to support their training. For example, "star athletes" and Olympians including David Beckham, Lance Armstrong, Serena Williams and Kerri Walsh have all…
Most of us don't ever think of our bones as being "living tissue." But the cells, nerves, blood vessels and minerals that make up our bones are, in fact, always renewing themselves. It's estimated that around 10 million people living in the U.S. alone currently have osteoporosis, and somewhere between three to five times this…
Reflexology is a 4,000-year-old healing art that has only a few medically backed studies to prove it's benefits but has a large amount of personal testimonies praising it's worth. One of the most significant studies on reflexology was published in the journal of Multiple Sclerosis and found that "specific reflexology treatment was of benefit in alleviating motor, sensory…
Using hand sanitizers like they're going out of style (unfortunately, they're not) and popping antibiotics at the very first sign of an illness. Yes, without knowing it, many people practice antibacterial overkill. Although the dangers of antibiotics are becoming more known today, many people remain confused or misinformed about when and when not to take prescription…
I’m going to ask you to do something painful right now: think back to hitting puberty. Ouch. This is often an awkward time to look back on, as you recall adjusting to the changes in your body, developing an interest in dating and comparing yourself to friends. For most of us, the onset of puberty…
How much sugar per day do Americans consume? Today, the average adult living in the U.S. consumes about 22 teaspoons of added sugars every single day, including from hidden sugar foods they might actually believe are "healthy." Compare this to the amount of added sugar recommended by authorities such as the World Health Organization and…
Most families are all too familiar with the dreaded suppertime dance: combing through the pantry and refrigerator, hoping the ingredients for a quick, simple and nutritious meal will magically appear. I know — I’ve been there. That’s why I constantly come back to these easy dinner recipes. Because each one requires just five ingredients (not…
As Hippocrates said, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." But if you’ve stayed at or visited someone staying at a hospital recently, you might have noticed that the cafeteria options available and patient meal plans offered weren’t exactly what you’d expect. Sadly, it seems like most of the food served in…
It’s no secret that kids can be picky eaters. If your little one eats only a handful of foods, making sure they get the healthy nutrients they need can be tough and make meal times a challenge. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of healthy snacks for kids — essentially, food that kids love, gone…
Unbeknownst to most, healthy fats in your diet, including long-feared cholesterol, are proving to be key players in brain and psychological health. In previous generations, people believed cholesterol clogged arteries and caused heart problems. However, today we understand that the standard Western diet, which contains a large amount of hydrogenated fats and refined carbohydrates, leads to…
