Painkilling drugs can do wonders for patients that need them, but they also can be extremely addictive and potentially lead to serious side effects. Even acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol, affects us in ways we’re only now starting to fully understand — it makes people less empathetic — which makes it more important than…
Inflammation as a bodily function is not necessarily a bad thing. When the body is injured or ill, the lymphatic (immune) system springs into action, bringing the immune system’s army of white blood cells to the area of concern via increased blood flow. With the increased attention to the area, there might also be swelling,…
Since the beginning of time, people have been searching for new ways to restore youth and slow signs of aging. With the hunt still on for the mythical Fountain of Youth, pills, potions, serums and other anti-aging supplements have started cropping up all over the market promising to turn back time and keep you feeling…
Approximately 3–6 percent of all women (3 to 8 million) living in the United States suffer from the painful pelvic condition called interstitial cystitis (IC). IC is much more common in women than in men, but it also affects somewhere between 1–4 million men in the U.S. alone. Children can also be affected be interstitial…
You’ve likely heard the term “superfoods” tossed around quite a bit and have probably heard about all of the benefits offered by these nutrient-rich dietary additions. So what is considered a superfood exactly? Although there’s no set criteria as to what defines a superfood, these are foods that are jam-packed with nutrients that help provide…
Springtime is a symbol of new beginnings, a boost of activity within nature and an abundance of fresh produce after the hibernation of winter. We know that eating seasonally, when fruits and vegetables are at their freshest and available locally, is the healthiest and most sustainable way to fuel your body. Thankfully, there’s a long…
Symptoms and even chronic diseases related to heavy metal toxicity (also called heavy metal poisoning) is now considered to be a problem that millions of people deal with. That makes incorporating a heavy metal detox into your routine from time to time vitally important. Exposure to toxic heavy metals is believed to be a contributing…
Several studies show that exercising kindness boosts happiness levels, but new evidence shows it also promotes healthier aging, too. Adding a little kindness into your day can boost your self-esteem, support your immune system, improve the health of your heart and promote healthy aging. These are great reasons to add small acts of kindness to…
While low-carb diets have been shown to have many benefits, especially for those who can afford to kick a sugar habit or perhaps lose weight in order to improve their health, many are hesitant to try this way of eating out of fear of giving up some of their favorite foods and sticking solely to low-carb…
Between the Mediterranean diet, ketogenic diet and a host of other diet plans to lose weight, there's no shortage of suggested ways to eat but there’s one diet that modern researchers keep coming back to when they study health and longevity: the Okinawa diet. The Okinawa diet is considered a longevity diet, which should come as little…
