By Jaimi Jansen Summer may be coming to an end, but it doesn’t have to be over yet. We still have the Indian Summer! For those who are not familiar with the term “Indian Summer,” it refers to the warm, dry weather experienced in the northern hemisphere during early autumn. Enjoying the still warm weather […]
Supplement of the Month: Electrolytes
Electrolyte enhancing is becoming more and more common in the marketing of sport drinks and other health products. The addition of these substances to bottled water, for example, make the product much more attractive and expensive. But, what exactly are electrolytes? And why are they so popular? Electrolytes The term electrolytes refers […]
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Warning Signs of a Heart Attack By Jaimi Jansen Heart attacks (myocardial infarctions, or MI’s) are caused by a blockage of a blood vessel that delivers blood to the heart itself (usually a coronary artery). This leads certain areas of heart muscle to be oxygen deprived and to slowly start to die and cease function. […]
Tips to Beat Your Caffeine Addiction
Tips to Beat Caffeine Addiction By Jaimi Jansen Caffeine is one of the most universally used mood-altering substances, and as a mild stimulant, it has an effect on the central nervous system. These effects cause it to be highly addictive, often leading many people to have a caffeine addiction without their knowledge. Common Withdrawal Symptoms […]
The Benefits of Acupuncture on Fertility
By Jaimi Jansen Acupuncture has been proven to hold many health benefits, and among those is its ability to aid in fertility. Fertility refers to the ability of an individual to produce reproductive components of the right quality and quantity, which in turn leads to conception. However, many couples find themselves unable to conceive children […]
Probiotics: Their Role and Benefits in the Body
Bacterial cultures are most commonly known for causing infections and are generally disliked. Most cleaning products at the grocery store are likely to make more profit if their label reads, “kills 99.99% of bacteria.” But not all bacteria is created equal and some bacterial cultures are actually essential to maintaining good health and living a […]
How to deal with Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Management Chronic Pain is often complicated because it can involve not just a physical sensation, but an emotional one as well. This feeling or sensation can present itself in many different forms, and in varying intensities, depending on the source and the individual. Components of Pain Pain is complex in that it can present […]
Common Stretching Mistakes
Stretching is one of the best things you can do to increase flexibility, plus it’s a great form of relaxation and stress release. However, stretching improperly can actually lead to more harm than good. Below are some of the most common mistakes people make when stretching: Stretching Before Warming Up: A common misconception is that […]
What Makes a Healthy Diet
With so many different diets claiming to provide miraculous weight loss or unlimited energy, it can be difficult to know which are actually beneficial to health and weight loss goals. However, the answer may be easier than you think. We tend to already know what is needed for a healthy diet, which consists mainly of fresh, […]
How Acupuncture can Relieve Stress
By Jaimi Jansen Stress is an everyday part of the lives of most Americans. Whether it comes from a busy schedule, family or health problems, stress does nothing more than aggravate the present situation and often makes one susceptible to even more stress. Acupuncture is an excellent non-prescription therapeutic practice that has been proven to […]