Healthful Diet & Nutrition

Aching back slowing you down? The good news is that most lower back pain comes from “mechanical” sources, like muscles, tendons or ligaments rather than more serious issues, like disc disease or bone fractures. Here are some tips for easing and preventing those nagging backaches that come from poor posture, heavy lifting, or muscular imbalances.   Sit with support How

Almost all women experience some level of period pain. Some are lucky enough that the cramps are just mild twinges, but unfortunately many are struck down by severe pain that is hard to shift. Try a combination of the following methods to relieve menstrual cramps.   1) Some supplements can help relieve not just menstrual cramps but also the other

We can probably all name some foods that help to promote stronger bones, but were you aware that some foods are also detrimental to bone health? That’s right; some nutrients hasten the rate at which we lose bone mass. Here we take a look at four groups of foods that may increase your risk of bone thinning, which you can

Summer is upon us, which means outdoor activities, and (hopefully) a whole lot of sunshine. If you’re going to spend time outside this summer, there are a couple things to think about: Preventing sunburns, for one. And, skin cancer.   The sun can do a lot more damage than just cause sunburn; it is also responsible for brown spots (age

Don’t make others’ first impression of you center on your having stained and yellowing teeth. Wear a bright smile all the time. Here are ways to inexpensively whiten your teeth and create an illusion of whiter teeth.   Stock Up on Over-the-Counter Teeth-Whitening Wares Invest on good-quality OTC teeth whiteners. Most teeth-whitening strips on the market perform fairly well. Find

With every magazine and television advertisement promising new and different ways to make your hair look healthy and bright, the path to luxurious locks may seem overwhelming. However, the truth is that almost anyone can achieve beautiful, vibrant hair simply by making minor changes to their diet and hair-care regimen. Below are a few simple and inexpensive ways to make

If you’re always forgetting facts and figures or you can never remember names and dates, then you’ll be pleased to know that you can improve your memory in almost no time at all. You don’t need to spend hours studying complex chess strategies or trying to memorize the digits of pi – just a few small lifestyle changes are all

The yeast Candida albicans is a normal component of your digestive system’s flora, a group of microorganisms that assists your body by breaking down the food you eat. However, in certain conditions, the yeast grows out of control, leading to a variety of symptoms. When it happens in isolation, doctors refer to this outcome as a Candida overgrowth. When you

Over the past couple of years, there have been a number of new medications introduced to treat the problems associated with acid reflux.  This condition troubles a large number of people around the country and around the world, and unfortunately the medications approved to treat this condition often have unpleasant side effects of their own.  For this reason and others,

Headaches are one of the most common health complaints.  The pain can range from the dull throb of a tension headache to the searing pain of a migraine, complete with nausea and light sensitivity.  While there are plenty of over the counter and prescription painkillers available, they have potential side effects and interactions with other medications.  Some even cause “rebound”