It goes without saying that physical activity is good for you. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week to keep you fit and help prevent heart disease and stroke. However, a recent study notes that physical activity may also be a natural way to slow aging. Presently, scientists loosely gauge […]
Alternative medicine is becoming more widespread and commonly used by people all over the world. This is true especially when used to treat pain. Western medicine often relies on medications that cause a large amount of side effects and can be extremely addicting as well. One alternative medicine that has been around for quite some time but […]
We all know the feeling: that stabbing pain when you swallow is a harbinger of illness. It happens all too often during cold and flu season when contagious bugs are flying around the school, office, shopping mall and public transit. Or, it could be allergies. A sore throat is a year-round problem for many. Although […]
You’ve probably heard the term food as medicine, but did you know that music offers healing powers too? It’s been proven by science to ease pain, relieve stress and improve overall well-being, inspiring a program known as “Musicians on Call.” Their mission is to bring music to the bedsides of patients that are too sick […]
Turkey neck is caused by a combination of loose skin, untoned muscles, and fat. Though it can be hard to keep the skin tight as you age, it is possible to exercise your neck muscles and reduce the appearance of turkey neck. Here are a few ways to help tone that flabby neck and keep […]
We have reached a place in history where it would be completely remiss of us to ignore the mounting evidence in favor of using cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Cannabis is one of the most ancient sources of plant medicine known to humankind, and it has been blacklisted and ignored for way too long. Should people […]
In the 1600s settlers brought cherry trees to America, and for good reason. Cherries, bright red, juicy and delicious, are so much more than just a sweet treat. It turns out, they’re packed full of beneficial nutrients and may even prevent certain diseases. Here’s why you should include cherries in your diet — every day! […]
How much sleep are you getting every night? Are you waking refreshed and ready for the day ahead? Despite all our modern conveniences, special beds, sleep machines, and sleep-aid pharmaceuticals, Americans generally sleep horribly. Data from the National Sleep Foundation found that 48 percent of Americans have insomnia, and 22 percent have it almost every […]
Cases of an unusual fungal infection, called histoplasmosis, have shown up in Montana and Idaho. The Histoplasma capsulatum fungus is something commonly found in the Ohio River and Mississippi valleys, but it has not previously appeared in Montana. Not just a fluke According to a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Whether you drink them for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or to fuel a workout, smoothies are a wonderful way to get a bunch of nutrients coursing through your system in the most delicious of ways. To make them at home, it goes without saying that you’ll need a blender! Since smoothies have grown in popularity, […]
