Let’s face it; we aren’t getting any younger. Anything that can improve quality of life and put more life in your years is something everyone can be onboard about! Regular chiropractic care is one of the things that many people stand behind. Spinal pain, arthritis, joint pain, loss of range of motion and a decrease in flexibility are common issues in an aging population. Receiving regular chiropractic care or maintenance care as some call it, has been shown to improve the issues listed above, as well as improving balance issues, eliminating...
read moreThere is a good reason eye health practitioners implore that you keep up your scheduled eye exam appointments. It is not to just make sure your eye lens prescription is adequate, it is also essential to make sure you do not go blind. A thorough eye exam can look for and rule out an entire host of macular degeneration marker possibilities easily displayed under a microscopic screening. Now, retinal calcifications, the formation of tiny spheres made from the same material bones and teeth come from, are another clue that can be added to the...
read morePickles are a tasty side that compliments many dishes including a good, savory sandwich. The word comes from the Dutch “pekel” or northern German “pókel,” meaning “salt” or “brine,” which is the major transformer of a cucumber to a pickle. Pickles can be found mentioned in the bible as well as writings by Shakespeare (“And Trinculo is reeling ripe: where should they find this grand liquor that hath gilded ’em? How camest thou in this pickle?” – The Tempest) Although pickles have been around for centuries, it wasn’t until modern...
read moreYour face is your calling card. It is the first responder to everything and anything that comes within your direct path. Now, science has shown that the mere structure of your face may actually determine how you might react when it comes to life situations such as career drive, sexual behavior, and even criminal intent. New and past studies confirm the differences in facial structure and what it might say about you before you even attempt to utter a word It is called physiognomy, Greek for physics meaning “nature” and gnomon meaning “judge”....
read moreOur skin is one of the first things people see when meeting us, so it’s understandable that we want to put our best face forward at all times. While it would be nice to leave our skin issues and raging breakouts in our high school days, the reality is many adults suffer from skin issues that leave them self conscious. To complicate matters, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there and products to buy that will treat every skin condition you can imagine (along with some you have no idea existed). Some of the information may...
read moreIt seems as though there is a medication for just about every ailment these days. The only problem with that is, when you take a prescription or drug for one thing, you often have to counteract it with something else. Soon, you have a whole container of medicine that you are responsible for ingesting on a daily basis. When you can prevent, cure, or alleviate some of the symptoms you are feeling in your mind and body naturally, wouldn’t you want to try it? Whether it’s a medical condition, a physical issue, or a psychological...
read moreAs flu season approaches, so much indoor activity and close contact spawns all sorts of influenza viruses waiting to make your life miserable. Before flu season shifts into full swing, there are several ways to prepare to fight the flu naturally or alongside the flu shot. The flu shot is a gamble but has shown to effectively fight a virus if that virus corresponds with that year’s flu vaccination. The vaccination is made up of two or three predicted or expected, highly algorithm derived flu strains administered in one shot. The Centers for...
read moreAs you age you may be taken by surprise how painful sleeping can become. Many people report being unable to find a comfortable sleep position and waking up extremely stiff, immobile and in pain. Heck, it’s hard enough to get through the day but having pain during or after your essential slumber is just downright unfair. These 15 ways to sleep without pain are a few things you can try to alleviate your body from feeling like it was hit by a truck when you wake. These are simple fixes that just may have you dreaming good dreams instead of a...
read moreGrowing human anatomy in a laboratory dish is becoming more popular than ever. From ears to skin, stem cell science has made it possible for a future of potential human spare part harvesting. As sci-fi as it may sound, many of these advancements are in the testing or early stages of development. Some research is currently being implemented into mainstream disease applications that include stem cells for macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of worldwide blindness (America alone reports 11 million afflicted...
read moreWith the medicinal benefits of marijuana finally coming to light (even though ancient cultures told us long ago) other illegal street drugs have made it into the lab. There are a variety of studies currently underway using LSD (acid), psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and MDMA (ecstasy) to treat a variety of physical and mental challenges. Now, the controversial street drug ketamine or ‘Special K’ has had its own health benefit breakthrough. Turns out that the chemical reaction it can cause in the brain just may knock out what is known as...
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