1 in 7 people suffer from moderate to severe migraines. Pulsing, throbbing migraine pain can last anywhere from four hours to three days. As if that weren’t bad enough, migraines can cause extreme sensitivity to smell, sound, light, and additional symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. But Aren’t Migraines Just Bad Headaches? No, migraines are…

Everyone likes to vent once-in-a-while when feeling angry or upset because it feels good and it’s a great way to reduce stress…or is it? Although venting sounds good in theory, psychologists claim it doesn’t make you feel any better but might actually make you feel worse! Although experts are uncertain why this happens, they do…

Everyone who is emotionally and mentally healthy wishes for a happy and fulfilling life, and to feel good about the future despite their current circumstances. Happiness is within reach; it just boils down to how willing we are to make any necessary changes in our lives to be truly happy. Although there can be many…

People have a love /hate relationship with onions. Let’s consider the humble onion. Onions come in many colors, white, red and yellow, and each is as healthy as the other. In fact, they are super healthy. Why? Well, according to Victoria Jarzabkowski, a nutritionist from the University of Texas,  onions offer people abundant sources of…

It seems everyone wants that “youthful complexion”, which is why so many people search for wrinkle removing creams and skin tightening procedures as they age. In ancient times, people used herbal formulas to maintain their youthful skin and appearance, but the modern era ushered in easier, not necessarily healthier, ways to satisfy those desires. Today,…

Physical therapy is a safe and effective treatment for many health conditions, from chronic pain to sports injuries. It strengthens your muscles and makes you more flexible, bringing relief to the hurting areas. Physical therapy is so much safer than pain medications, which only provide temporary relief and come with cardiovascular and stomach bleeding risks….

If you have an active lifestyle, you’ve probably heard the term “electrolytes” more than a few times. Fitness experts are always talking about how important it is to replace electrolytes after a hard workout. But, what exactly are electrolytes and why do you need them? What Are Electrolytes? Did you know that your body conducts…

Perhaps you wish you were friendlier, and more open and sociable, but the idea of interacting with other people fills you with fear and dread. If this is the case, you could be dealing with social anxiety. It’s More than Nerves Social anxiety is more than occasional nerves and self-consciousness. It’s a constant and intense…

You probably have a favorite sleeping position that you naturally get into after crawling under the covers and getting ready to fall asleep. However, did you know that your sleeping position could impact your health? It can affect your breathing, cause neck and back pain, tummy trouble and shorten your lifespan! Sleeping on Your Back…

Everyone has an aunt or uncle who can “feel” when the weather is about to change. In fact, more than two thirds of people who suffer from joint pain believe there is a connection between weather patterns and their creaky joints. But is this just an old wives tale? Could so many people be mistaken…

Every parent knows how challenging it is to get a child to go to bed and fall asleep. Children’s bodies don’t abide by the clock, and bedtime is almost always an ordeal. It can be tempting to let your kids stay up until they fall asleep, but science says that’s not a good idea. When…

Learning how to eat healthy isn’t nearly as complicated as people think. By practicing these simple habits, healthy eating will become second nature. Eat A Variety Of Foods Many diets don’t work in the long run because they either cut out healthy food groups entirely (example, carbs) or severely restrict what you can eat. With…