Wellness

4 Powerful Foods To Improve Your Heart Health

salmon-01Taking the lives of nearly 385,000 people each year, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. Smoking, high LDL cholesterol, obesity and high blood pressure are the biggest contributing factors of  this hidden killer. While eating the wrong foods will increase your chance of developing cardiovascular disease, eating the right foods will actually reduce your chances. Keep reading to learn 4 of the best “heart-healthy” foods to ward off cardiovascular disease. continue reading »

The Hidden Dangers of Processed Foods

hot-dog-01Over the past 30 years, the amount of processed foods we consume as a society has doubled (source). Many today are stuck in the mindset of picking up fast food burger instead of preparing their meals. While opting for fast food might save you some time, it’s a poor decision that will ultimately take a toll on your physical and mental health.

It’s no secret that processed foods such as those purchased from fast food burger joints are bad for your health. However, most people don’t realize just how bad it truly is. For a closer look at the hidden dangers of processed foods, keep reading. continue reading »

Do You Suffer From Insomnia? Read This.

Do you lie in bed staring at the alarm clock for hours on end? Insomnia – the inability to fall asleep when desired – is a common disorder that affects nearly half of the adult population (48%). Both men and women, young and old, can experience this disorder. If you find it difficult to fall asleep, keep reading to learn more about insomnia and how to treat it.

Insomnia is unique in the sense that it’s both a medical condition and side effect. Certain types of medications, such as antihistamines and nasal decongestants, may trigger insomnia. Consuming large amounts of the stimulant caffeine can also increase a person’s risk of developing insomnia. continue reading »

Top 3 Inflammatory-Fighting Herbs

Do you suffer from chronic inflammation? According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic inflammation contributes to seven of the top ten leading causes of death. It’s commonly associated with heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and nephritis. Thankfully, there are several all-natural herbs that can counteract the effects of inflammation, offering relief to its potentially life-threatening effects. continue reading »

Do You Suffer From Sciatica? Try Massage Therapy

back-pain-1014Sciatica, also known as lumbar radiculopathy, is a painful condition in which one or both sides of the sciatic nerve is compressed. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body, stretching from the lower back and splitting into two at the pelvis, with one nerve going down each leg. It’s responsible for sending and receiving electrical impulses from the brain, essentially telling the muscles in the legs and feet when to contract.

There are several different factors known to play a role in the formation of sciatica, including weight gain, spinal disc herniation, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, pregnancy, and trauma to the spine or surrounding tissue. Normally, the sciatic nerve remains unconstrained, but there are certain conditions, diseases and injuries that will compress the nerve, resulting in sciatica. continue reading »