The holiday season is in full swing. If you’re scurrying around doing last minute shopping and feeling slightly stressed, there’s good news. It truly is better to give than to receive. Recent research suggests several ways in which gift giving (of both time and gifts) benefits our hearts, minds and bodies. So spread the joy… Read more »
The holidays should be a time of joy – the sights, the smells and the many tastes. But pain can stop you from fully enjoying all the season has to offer. According to experts, these anti-inflammatory herbs and spices may help you find pain relief. So, as you go about your holiday shopping and cooking,… Read more »
The cold temperatures blanketing much of the country can be wonderful: beautiful snowfall, sipping hot chocolate and snuggling up by a cozy fire. But stiff and sore joints can be a definite downside to the cooler months; plenty of people suffering from arthritis and osteoarthritis find that cold weather makes their condition worse. Barometric Pressure… Read more »
Probiotics are “friendly” bacteria found in foods such as yogurt and in pill supplements and are important for good overall health. Recent research suggests that probiotics are important for people who suffer from type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The hope is that using probiotics to alter the type of bacteria in the gut may… Read more »
New research suggests that vitamin C supplementation is associated with improved blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. A small Australian study, published in 2019 in the journal, Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, reports that people with type 2 diabetes who took a vitamin C tablet two times a day reduced their blood glucose… Read more »
Joint pain can be discomfort, pain or inflammation arising from any part of a joint — including cartilage, bone, ligaments, tendons or muscles. Most commonly, however, joint pain refers to arthritis, which is inflammation or pain from within the joint itself. Joint pain can be mild, causing soreness only after certain activities, or it can… Read more »
Most of us know that calcium is important for strong teeth and bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly. But you may be surprised to learn that calcium is important for regulating mood and behavior. Calcium deficiency can be linked to various health concerns, including depression. Long-term calcium deficiency can… Read more »
The International Headache Society (IHS) defines a migraine as a headache disorder with recurrent attacks (at least five) that last from 4 to 72 hours, are associated with nausea and/or sensitivity to light and sound, and also have at least two of four other characteristics including: pain that is of moderate or severe intensity; throbbing… Read more »
We’ve all suffered from occasional back pain. Perhaps a day of yard work or heavy lifting has left you wincing in pain. However, a recent study published in The Journal of Pain suggests that the short-term back pain you feel now could be a precursor to long-term pain and disability. The study followed roughly 500 people… Read more »
You know there are many benefits of vitamin D – strong bones, improved mood and according to recent research, more efficient weight loss. But the symptoms of a deficiency in this critical vitamin are lesser known and you should be aware. Here are eight signs of vitamin D deficiency: HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE – Believe it or… Read more »