What is Chronic Lyme Disease?
Like Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and Fibromyalgia (FMS), Chronic Lyme Disease is a diagnosis that is fraught with controversy. Considered idiopathic (meaning the origin or cause is uncertain), Chronic Lyme Disease symptoms are many and...
Why All the Fuss About Gluten?
More people than ever are choosing to have a diet that is gluten-free. Information about gluten intolerance is becoming more available, and laboratory tests can now detect varying levels of intolerance. For some people like those with celiac disease, going...
The Healthiest Way to Increase Your Protein Intake
Non-animal-based foods can supply our daily need for essential amino acids that are the body’s building blocks without the problems often associated with meat-based diets.
Do You Need Protein Supplements?
Many American meals revolve around some form of protein. From Big Macs to cheese-and-pepperoni-laden pizzas, some Americans consume between three and five times more protein than they need on a daily basis. On top of that others take protein supplements. A healthy...
The Incredible Benefits of Strengthening Your Core Muscles
Your core muscles are the muscles that lie around your trunk and pelvis. Strengthening the core muscles can help you live a longer, more fulfilling life.
Your Body’s Many Cries for Magnesium
Magnesium assists with over 300 biochemical functions of your body’s enzyme systems, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve repair, the control of blood sugar and blood pressure, energy and healthy bones. Deficiencies cause of host of physical problems, many of which are correctable.
Boost the Benefits of Physical Therapy with a Massage
Sports-related injuries benefit from physical therapy, as do many other types of injuries and musculoskeletal problems. You can amp up the benefits of physical therapy with massage therapy, thus helping your body to heal faster. What physical therapy does Physical...
Deep Tissue Massage – Is it for You?
A deep tissue massage is quite different from a regular massage. With this type of massage, the primary focus is the realignment of deeper layers of muscles than regular massage therapy addresses. It is used to relieve chronic pain, spasming muscles, neck, shoulder...
Yoga and Self Discipline
Here are some ways you can successfully integrate yoga (or any new habit) into your life.
5 Reasons We Need More Probiotics, the Bacteria Worth Eating
We need certain bacteria and yeasts, known as probiotics, in our bodies to help keep us healthy.
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