The American gut (stomach) is a mess. It’s wracked by indigestion, bloating, cramping, and all manner of bowel disorders. Frankly, the statistics are enough to make one’s stomach turn. According to the Centers for Disease Control, digestive problems cause almost ...
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Coping with Restless Legs
For most people with restless leg syndrome (RLS), the trouble starts when they lie down and try to relax. Unpleasant sensations in their legs—variously described as burning, creeping, tugging, or like insects crawling inside their legs—cause an uncontrollable urge to ...
Read More »Treating Acute Bronchitis Naturally
Second to pneumonia, bronchitis is probably the most well-known and notorious respiratory disease. This condition occurs when the lining of your bronchial tubes, which are responsible for carrying air to and from your lungs, become irritated and inflamed. Acute bronchitis, ...
Read More »Treating Muscle Spasms in Your Back and Neck
At some point in your life, you’ve probably injured a muscle performing some kind of activity, and might have suffered from muscle spasms afterward. Muscle spasms are a nagging problem for many Americans, and can be bothersome for days on ...
Read More »Getting Your Eight Hours: Tips for Fighting Insomnia
When people think of sleep, two thoughts usually spring to mind; we need eight hours of sleep per night, and most people don’t get enough of it. While this lack of sleep can often be blamed on hectic and work-filled ...
Read More »Introduction to the Chi Machine
Millions of Americans suffer from illnesses like Diabetes, Arthritis, Neuropathy and lower back pain. Despite the heavy use of medicinal drugs, many of these patients are still bothered by the symptoms associated with such chronic conditions. A significant number of ...
Read More »When the Body Attacks Itself: A Look at Lupus
When the body falls ill, people generally assume that their illness is due to the presence of some foreign invader. While this is usually the case, there are occasions when the body is quite literally its own worst enemy. One ...
Read More »A Closer Look at Strep Throat
Nothing can ruin a day quite like strep throat, the throat’s most common type of bacterial infection. This condition affects a number of areas of the body, and can leave you feeling drained and down for the count. Fortunately, there ...
Read More »Under the Microscope: Lyme Disease
Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in North America, has earned a well-deserved reputation as a burdensome medical condition. In its more intense forms, it can bring about a multitude of symptoms, and can significantly alter a patient’s quality ...
Read More »Breathing Easier: Clearing Up Your Sinuses
Sinus infections are nothing to sneeze at – about 37 million Americans will develop one each year. Typical medical protocol calls for heavy doses of decongestants and antihistamines to knock out the infection. Unfortunately, these medications will likely knock you ...
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