Over 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia symptoms, and 90 percent of fibromyalgia sufferers are women. It's still up for debate why far more women get fibromyalgia than men. Some healthcare professionals claim it's due to decreased serotonin levels in the brains of women. Unfortunately, people suffering from fibromyalgia struggle with pain, fatigue, depression and other common…
What do constant headaches, gum disease, sleep disorders, sore joints and other serious health conditions have in common? They all have chronic inflammation as the root cause. Inflammation isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, acute inflammation is normal for your body — such as when you suffer a painful cut or bruise and your body…
Burns occur from exposure to heat, steam, hot liquids, chemicals or the sun. The treatment of burns depends on the severity of the burn. Severe burns can destroy all layers of skin and even damage muscles and underlying fat. Severe burns need immediate medical attention. Natural therapies can help with wound healing and decreasing pain.…
Many cologne's contain synthetic fragrances that can be toxic. Instead, try this homemade men's cologne recipe. It's easy to make, and the essential oils — including cedarwood essential oil, bergamot oil and sandalwood essential oil — provide health benefits while smelling amazing! Try it today! Note: Citrus essentials oils are highly concentrated and are full of…
Most of us were raised to believe that tooth decay and cavities were pretty much our fault because we had eaten too much candy and hadn’t brushed our teeth well enough. Plus, they were irreversible. Wrong (mostly)! More and more evidence suggests that only the eating candy part is actually true. Observations of many native…
You probably know that those bouffant hairstyles in the 60s, believed to have risen during the mid-to-late 18th century in western Europe, required a full can of hairspray! In fact, that hairstyle may have been created for Marie Antoinette due to her thin hair and her desire to thicken the hair. Even though the bouffant, made popular by…
While you may have never heard the term nutrient density before, you’re likely already familiar with the concept of eating mostly nutrient-dense foods. There are many ways that health experts describe the idea of eating a nutrient-dense diet. For example, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, author of the book “Eat to Live,” coined the now-trendy term “nutritarian.” I…
Chips, hot dogs, pizza and ice cream are obvious unhealthy foods. They're not considered healthy by most of us, let alone nutritionists. But what about unhealthy foods masquerading as "health foods"? In the food industry, it's long been a practice to sell their foods as healthy despite their foods being anything but. It's called customer…
[mwp_diet_calculator] This calculator is for informational purposes only. You should consult a health care provider before making any health decisions. Whether you're hoping to maintain your current weight or lose or gain weight, knowing the amount of calories to consume each day is an important piece of information to have. Thankfully this handy calorie calculator…
More and more health benefits have emerged linking nut consumption to a decreased risk of chronic disease. A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, for example, showed that a higher intake of some of the healthiest nuts was associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease. Other studies have also…
