According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 58.5 million Americans now suffer from arthritis. That equates to one in four people over 18 having some form of arthritis! Arthritis is characterized by stiff, aching, hard-to-move joints and bones. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which affects about 33 million…
We all know sugary and fizzy drinks can wreak havoc on our health, and they are found everywhere. From TV commercials promoting diet soda to the enticing menu presented to us at our favorite restaurant, artificially sweetened drinks lie everywhere. The good news is there are healthy drinks out there, even if healthy beverage options…
Dry needling is a form of alternative therapy is used to release tight muscle bands that are associated with trigger points — or hard "knots" within a muscle that can cause pain over a large area — with a very thin needle placed in strategic regions of the body by a trained physical therapist, physician or…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the body, accounting for about 8.1 million visits to health care providers each year. UTI symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable, and for some people, especially women, they are a recurring health issue. Unfortunately, the most common treatment for UTIs is antibiotics, and…
This medicinal mushroom has been a staple in holistic medicine for centuries and has long been revered for its potent anti-aging, health-promoting properties. In recent years, research on the cordyceps mushroom has turned up even more impressive findings, reporting that this superstar supplement can also enhance athletic performance, promote heart health and decrease inflammation to…
Although most people associate chives as a simple garnish for baked potatoes, egg dishes and salads, there are so many more potential benefits and uses of this versatile vegetable. In fact, like other veggies in the same family, they are packed with important nutrients and health-promoting compounds that have been shown to fight cancer cell…
Have you heard the hype about SAM-e (s-adenosylmethionine)? It's a dietary supplement that has been on the U.S. market for only 25 years, long after it was discovered in Italy in 1952. Although it's only available by prescription in Europe to treat conditions like depression and arthritis, the supplement is becoming more and more popular…
A common star of mushroom coffee and mushroom tea, the chaga mushroom is loaded with impressive health benefits. It actually has one of the highest ORAC scores of any food. Why is this a good thing? ORAC stands for “oxygen radical absorbent capacity.” The higher the ORAC value, the better a food's ability to protect…
Most people are familiar with acupuncture, a form of treatment used frequently in traditional Chinese medicine. Moxibustion, another therapeutic method that’s often used along with acupuncture, is less known by the general public. It involves burning ground mugwort leaves to warm and stimulate certain trigger points in the body. Used since about 500 BCE, moxibustion…
