Antioxidants help prevent and slow damage to the body’s cells from free radicals, or unstable molecules found in the environment that cause oxidative stress. As explained by Jessie Szalay, a contributor to Live Science, electrons need to be in pairs for optimal performance, so when oxygen in the body divides […]
So, does acupuncture help with muscle spasms? The answer is yes, acupuncture is very beneficial when it comes to muscle spasms, and it alleviates every other symptom that comes with it, such as pain. The treatment has been used for years now, and as long it is administered by a […]
While it’s easy to lose weight in the beginning, there’s always that point where things plateau and it can be really hard to keep motivated in spite of diminishing results. It’s almost guaranteed to happen when trying to lose a large amount of weight, but don’t lose hope just yet. […]
Did you know that February is American Heart Month? The Heart Truth and NHLBI celebrate this month by motivating more Americans to make the switch to a healthier lifestyle to prevent heart disease. Especially now, focusing on your heart health has never been more important because people with poor heart […]
National Thyroid Awareness runs every January for the entire month. The American Thyroid Association estimates that roughly 20 million people have a thyroid disorder, and they predict that more than 12% of the population will develop problems with their thyroid during their lifetimes. This number could be significantly higher, but […]
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a therapeutic tool that is part of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In the practice of acupuncture needles are inserted into the body via the skin at certain points, activating the meridians, or channels, that are responsible for balancing the energy flow inside the body. […]