1. Massage Therapy Benefits

    Massage used to be considered an indulgence, but it’s now recognized as a legitimate therapy for some painful conditions. Therapeutic massage may relieve pain by way of several mechanisms, including relaxing painful muscles, tendons, and joints; relieving stress and anxiety; and possibly helping t…Read More

  2. Pain caused by Bad Posture

    Sitting down all day is not good for any of us, but it is more commonplace now than in generation’s past. Unfortunately, this can lead to some serious posture problems. We often sit forward, looking at the screen of a laptop or desktop computer, trying to get our work done, especially now since a …Read More

  3. Indoor Air Pollutants

    How much time do you spend inside your home or other buildings? For most people, it’s quite a bit of time, particularly for those living in colder climates! The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that in the United States, people spend 90% of their time on average indoors. As a result…Read More

  4. Food Choices for Optimal Gut Health

    Researchers have discovered that roughly 70% of the immune system resides within the gastrointestinal tract (GI), suggesting a connection between gut health and immune function. The primary role of the gut is to digest and absorb foods and excrete waste. A healthy gut and digestive system ensure tha…Read More

  5. Getting Sick while Traveling: How to Reduce your Risk

    It’s not uncommon to experience gastrointestinal distress or to catch a respiratory illness during or shortly after traveling. According to a cohort study involving 460 subjects, 79% of participants reported illness during travel or following their trip. Several factors increase your risk of getti…Read More

  6. Meditation: For Physical and Mental Health

    Meditation is a practice originating in India and described in the ancient Hindu Vedic texts as a set of techniques to connect to one’s inner self and reach an altered state of consciousness. Today, meditation is also a popular practice among western countries. Meditation is a virtually risk-free …Read More

  7. Cupping: Chiropractic Treatment

    Cupping is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China. It involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction may facilitate healing with blood flow. Many Taoists believe that cupping helps balance yin and yang, or the negative and positive, within the body. Restoring balanc…Read More

  8. Massage Therapy

    Massage therapy has been around for thousands of years. Ancient cultures documented the use of massage, including Hindus, Persians, and Egyptians, who used massage to cure many different illnesses and ailments. Massage is still widely accepted as both a tool for relaxation and stress relief and also…Read More

  9. Seasonal Allergies

    Seasonal allergies are sometimes dismissed as a common nuisance; however, they can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life. If you experience seasonal allergies, it’s important not to underestimate their severity and the importance of managing the condition in order to obtai…Read More

  10. Preventable Type 2 Diabetes

    Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is when the body does not make or use insulin properly, which causes blood sugar to rise to unhealthy levels. With a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes comes a significantly increased risk of many other illnesses or comorbidities such as kidney disease, high cholesterol, high blood …Read More