What is Inflammation Anyway? The body does a lot of things to protect itself from foreign invaders, and inflammation, which is normal under certain circumstances, is one of them. Inflammation is one of the many chains of reactions the body has when it is under attack that is started by chemicals relaying information to prepare for defense. Yes, inflammation is a needed reaction, but it can become problematic if you have a certain condition or injury that allows it to persist longer than it is welcome. Other times, the body has it completely wrong and winds up attacking itself (autoimmune...

Dealing with Skin Issues Struggling with skin issues can be depressing when you try anything and everything, but it seems as if nothing works. You do not need to spend hundreds to thousands of dollars on skin care products that are filled with unnecessary additives that do more harm than good. What you apply on your skin gets directly absorbed into the bloodstream, so be cautious as to what you apply so the skin does not become further irritated when you are battling with a skin problem. Acne, Psoriasis, and Eczema occur due to Inflammation Skin issues such as acne,...

 Pain Can be a Real Drag Feeling discomfort of any kind can really be a pain in the behind. It can stop people from wanting to get out of bed, complete their errands or go out for a walk outside just to enjoy the scenery. It can make us feel as if we are on our deathbeds or are zombies who no longer have as much as a breath left in them. Most of us can admit that when pain comes, whether it is short or long lasting, can put a damper on our daily lives making what we thought...

 When Food Could be the Enemy Foods that we should be avoiding, in general, are often not really “food.” In many cases, they are nothing more than chemical alterations added into our foods by companies in order to make stuff taste better or last longer. Health is the last thing food industries really think about when packing food so long as they are making profit. With the amount of processed foods that have increased over the years, the same can be said with the increased incidence of cancers and disorders such as autoimmune and anti-inflammatory disorders. Sure, it is important...

 Treating Pain Naturally without the Additives There are so many things a person can use to help treat and heal pain. Some of the most common natural pain killers known today are primarily herbs such as cloves and basil. While most people are familiar with the more well known herbs, they are not aware of other wondrous herbs that exist and are capable of being used as a treatment option. These herbs can be used in addition to a particular routine or as a new game changer altogether. Below are ten natural remedies you probably never knew existed that you can...

Looking beyond Medications for Pain Management Let’s face it, even though we are more than willing to use prescribed or over-the-counter medications when we are dealing with pain, they may not always work as we expect them to. Another thing to consider is that a drug may be helpful for some, but it still may not work for everyone.  Other times, we may simply prefer not to use it, and instead go for a more natural alternative that can still provide us with the same effect. Additionally, more and more people are turning away from medications is because of how...