Originally recognized by the American College of Rheumatology in 1990, Fibromyalgia is highly misunderstood among the general population. Predominant in the female population, as high as 7% of the population has been reported, with many more cases going undiagnosed. As awareness of the disease grows, so too is the demand for ways to manage the pain. […]
With just over 20% of children, or 1 in every 5, suffering from a mental disorder at some point in their life, it is surprising that this statistic hasn’t taken the internet by storm. A silent epidemic impacting our children, mental health disorders are on the rise and it is our job to educate ourselves […]
Experts report that as high as 60% of all adults report experiencing nocturnal leg cramps. Waking us up in the middle of the night and interrupting our sleep, these cramps are not only painful but are also an extreme nuisance. Most often located in the calf muscles, they can also occur either in the feet […]
Today there are so many unhealthy foods, but there are mountains among mountains of unhealthy snacks, devils foods, and pastries out there. But they are so bad for you! As much as we love to indulge in a twinkie, ho-ho, or a Debbie cake of any kind, we can’t change the fact that they are […]
Your body is a well-oiled machine, with a series of different systems all working closely together in an interconnected web. From the digestive system to the circulatory system, the more you optimize your body’s use of each individual component, the more you can improve your health as a whole. One extremely powerful system in your […]
Today we are surrounded by unhealthy food. Processed foods, fast food, big brand organic foods, it’s all the same. There is a growing awareness of how dangerous and unhealthy processed foods are. The health of the public has rapidly been decreasing while cancer cases, heart disease, and diabetes have only increased. It doesn’t take a […]
Today there are a multitude of reasons to why you should go on a plant based diet. The majority of the meat and dairy around us is heavily processed with chemicals and growth hormones. There is a growing awareness for the harsh reality of what most of our food really is. Fast food has almost […]
Do you feel like you have been dealing with one health complication after the other? We often start feeling a little muggy, but it should never last for longer than a couple weeks, if that. If you have felt rather crappy for an extensive amount of time you aren’t alone. Many people these days are […]
Today there is sugar hidden in literally everything. It surrounds us from almost every single direction, junk food or not. We should all be well aware that sugar is really bad for us. It causes a world of health issues for us and it is awful for basically every part of our body. However, new […]
All natural fruits and vegetables are good for you, but you might not be aware that you’re not supposed to mix certain ones! Take cucumbers and tomatoes for example. Cucumbers and tomatoes are awesome for our body. They are both packed full of water, antioxidants, nutrients, and vitamins. However, you’re not supposed to mix them […]