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...

Chronic Pain Pain is a debilitating feeling that can get to the best of anyone, especially when it is chronic (persists for more than 6 months). According to the Institute of Medicine, over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, it is even more of a common issue than stroke, diabetes, and diabetes combined! How is it possible that we sense and experience chronic pain anyway? Well, the nervous system has a funny way of ensuring pain signals continue to transmit to our mind (afferent receptors) and senses (efferent receptors). `Although everyone experiences and perceives chronic pain differently, the source...

 Acute Pain  Acute pain is short lasting and often leaves quickly, although some may later develop chronic pain in the event the pain persists. While acute pain is temporary, there are several versions it may present present itself as. Some types of acute pain go away in a matter of seconds or minutes, so most just need to wait for the discomfort to leave on its own without the need to take extreme measures. However, it is the other versions of acute pain that many seek treatment for: discomfort that lasts for days or months at a time (but less...

Essential Oils If there is one thing you should have in your household at all times, it should be essential oils because they are the jack of all trades. They can be used for a variety of things such as cleaning our homes, fighting off colds, getting rid of skin imperfections, and providing us with a better sense of relief when we are in pain. Essential oils can treat headaches, muscle pain, tooth aches, cramps, neuropathy – the list could go on! With the collection of essential oils available, you can easily determine which works best for you and which...