Wellness

Joints are the structures that connect two or more bones in your body. They are the link between the bones from head to foot, allowing the body to move around in certain angles and take on a various amount of weight we carry. In between your head and toes, joints are in your ankles, knees, hips, arms, and other areas. They are wrapped in the soft tissue to keep the bones from rubbing against each other. However, swelling and pain occur in the joints when excess fluid is collected in these tissues. It will be like a bulge that cannot… Read More »

In our hectic day and age, it seems as if we’re constantly on our feet. Deadlines, early hours, and packed schedules have just become a part of daily life these days. As a result, we tend to be glad of any opportunity we can get to catch a few hours of sleep, it’s increasingly feeling like a luxury we can’t afford. But it’s a luxury that we definitely need since sleep greatly affects our health. Because of how irregular modern work hours are becoming, many of us also find that even on those occasions when we have time to sleep,… Read More »

We have all felt the burn through exercise at some point in our lives – and just like any professional athlete, we all know the joy of sore muscles the day after you do the work. Sometimes this muscle pain can last for days before you can stand, sit or stretch as you normally would. But just like the professionals know you can treat sore muscles naturally and without having to resort to extremes. So save yourself from muscle pain by taking our advice and learning how to manage your aching muscles more naturally. What Causes Sore Muscles? Sore muscles… Read More »

An herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries, horny goat weed is a common ingredient in many vitamins, supplements, and other medicines. The leaves of the herb are what is used in these vitamins, supplements, and medicines. Known as “yin yang huo” in Chinese medicine, there are at least 15 known different species of horny goat weed. Icariin, found in horny goat weed, has been proven through studies to be beneficial for libido and stimulation. What Is Horny Goat Weed? Considered to be a natural aphrodisiac, horny goat weed is a member of the Berberidaceae family… Read More »

Biotin is a vitamin that we should be eating every day to avoid brittle nails, nerve damage – and that can even prevent hair loss! Without Biotin our bodies would never be able to work at optimum capacity… but how do you know if you are getting enough Biotin and if Biotin supplements are right for you? Read this article, and soon you will have your answer!   Why Do We Need Biotin? Biotin is a vitamin found in certain fresh foods that helps the body to produce enzymes. These enzymes then go on to break down the other foods… Read More »

Anyone who has ever experienced the debilitation of hip pain knows how tough it can be to work through. Getting on with your day can be an unpleasant experience, leading to cramps and muscle pain all up and down your side. Thankfully there are some exercises you can do that will help you relieve that hip pain and improve your mobility levels. Interested? Read on to find out more. Why Do I Get Hip Pain? You can get hip pain on either side of your body and the inside or the outside of your hip joint. There are different areas… Read More »

Are you looking for inner peace? If your mind runs rapid with worry and your thoughts foggy, then there are natural remedies that can help you relieve the effects of these symptoms. People with a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) show excessive worry or anxiety most of the days for a minimum of 6 months period. What Are The Symptoms Of Anxiety? There are different levels of anxiety; however, the primary symptoms are as follows: Heart races while you’re at rest. Mind feels foggy Tired most days Racing thoughts Worry about most things You feel nervous or restless While these are… Read More »

“Probiotic” is probably one of the more obscure terms when it comes to nutritional and dietary matters; but in brief, as the name implies, it’s pretty much the opposite of antibiotics. Probiotic foods contain live bacteria and yeast that flourish in the body.  Deliberately introducing bacteria to one’s body is, of course, not typically something one associates with healthy practices; but the bacteria in probiotic foods is specially selected to be beneficial to the body – and in particular, to the digestive system, which is heavily dependent on the presence of “good” bacteria to function properly. As a result, a proper amount… Read More »

Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata) is indigenous to South America and the Caribbean, and it is a tropical plant. Around the world, people used the root of the sarsaparilla plant for its medicinal properties. It was used in Europe long before it was eventually recognized in the Americas. Sarsaparilla root contains a high concentration of nutrients and organic compounds, and its extracts are added to various food substances, including soups, stews, and many others. You will also find this beneficial plant extract within premium skin care supplements, such as AgelessHAIR. These amazing roots are renowned for their use in maintaining a healthy… Read More »

Citric acid is what makes fruit have that sour taste, and it was first derived from lemon juice in 1784 by a Swedish researcher. Some examples of these fruits include grapefruits, lemons, tangerines, oranges, and tomatoes. All the ones that make your mouth pucker when you eat them. Citric acid is predominately used as a flavoring and preserving agent for food and drinks. It can also be used to preserve medicines to protect them from viruses and bacteria. Did you know these sour-tasting foods have significant benefits for your immune system? Let’s take a look at some of the health… Read More »