It’s been reported that headache disorders are the most common neurological disorder affecting 90% of all Americans. Approximately 10 million doctor visits a year are due to headaches. Headaches can disrupt your sleep, work, family life, sports, and leisure activities. Acupressure Points for Headache Relief to the Rescue! Did you know that there are hundreds… Read more
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Using high-calorie and fat-laden foods to battle stressed-out feelings can temporarily boost our serotonin levels (feel-good chemicals in the brain), and convince us that we’ve beat the blues, however the extra weight gain is likely to only cause more stress. Here are 6 healthy and stress fighting foods that can make both our moods and tummies… Read more
Battling sleep deprivation can be a nightmarish experience for those trying to get some simple shut-eye. In fact, the National Institutes of Health estimates that 1 in 3 adults suffer occasional bouts of insomnia. Not getting enough sleep can lead to possible health consequences that negatively affect the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. 9… Read more
Study Suggests “Genuine” Smiling Can Reduce Stress! When someone is down and out and feeling glum, it’s hard not to tell them to cheer up and turn that frown upside down. Well, according to psychological scientists Tara Kraft and Sarah Pressman of the University of Kansas, there are potential benefits of smiling and how it… Read more
Below is a list of 7 Miracle Spices that are heart healthy, cancer-fighting, and pain reducing. 1. Chili Peppers– contains the spicy capsacin, the ingredient has medical benefits that include pain relief, heart health, fighting prostate cancer, and stopping ulcers. 2. Cinnamon– helps keep your arteries healthy, manages blood sugar levels, and lowers cholesterol… Read more
Current research offers a more appetizing alternative to common pain medications, which for some individuals may actually be dangerous. “What we eat has a dramatic impact on levels of pain in the body,” says Beth Reardon, M.S., R.D., a nutritionist at Duke Integrative Medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. 1. Red… Read more