Arthritis is staggeringly common, with around 1 in 4 American adults suffering from the condition. While we tend to think of it as a single disease, it’s actually a cluster of symptoms (other than arthritic autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis). But regardless of the underlying diagnosis, it often presents with pain, reduced range of motion, […]
Category Archives: Healthy Living
Healthy Living, Natural Remedies, Recipes, Skincare
How to Use Jojoba Oil for Your Hair & Skin Care Regimen
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Nov
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You may have seen jojoba shampoo or skin creams at your local supermarket. While it was once an ingredient in specialty organic and natural products, it’s found its way to the mainstream market for skin and hair products. But do you know what makes it so special? Before we look at the ways that you […]
Harley Pasternak, Healthy Living, Pain Relief Tips
Celebrity Fitness Trainer Workout & Diet Tips: Harley Pasternak’s Top 5 Must Haves for a Pain-free Lifestyle
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Oct
Oct
If you’re into celebrity fitness, you may have already heard of personal trainer Harley Pasternak. He’s been named the Global Fitness Advisor for Four Seasons Hotels and has designed some of the most innovative fitness facilities at the Four Seasons in Montreal, Cabo San Lucas, Beverly Hills, and Anguilla, to name a few. He’s also […]
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Do you struggle with arthritis pain in hands? It’s unsurprising, really, given how much work these two small body parts do throughout our lives. Arthritis.org notes that by the time the average person hits 80 years of age, 50% of women and 25% of men have the stiffness, pain and gnarled hands and fingers associated […]
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What is tea tree oil used for? Melaleuca alternifolia, most commonly known as tea tree oil, is a catch-all when it comes to solving the world’s problems. Okay, well, not the world’s problems, but it does have a number of household uses, as well as features prominently in a number of holistic remedies for the […]
Healthy Living, Pain Relief Tips
My back hurts: How do I choose the right health expert for my back pain?
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Sep
Sep
Imagine spending a great deal of time sitting at a work desk. The aches and stiffness come and go, but most of your colleagues complain intermittently, too. Then one day, as you rise from your chair, pain grips your lower back — sharp, throbbing, or shooting pain that takes your attention away from life and […]
Healthy Living, Natural Remedies, Recipes, Skincare
The Great Debate on Natural Deodorant + Enjoy a DIY Deodorant Recipe
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Sep
Sep
Body odor creeps close to the top of a list of insecurities when venturing out in public. No one likes to smell or likes having to endure someone else’s offensive odor when working out at the gym or when crammed into close quarters like a conference room, elevator, or crowded train. However, the potential dangers […]
Acne, Healthy Living, Natural Remedies, Recipes, Skincare
5 Bentonite Clay Mask Recipes for Healthy Skin
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Sep
Sep
Bentonite Clay Mask Recipes It is such a battle trying to deal with unruly skin. Whether it’s acne, dry patches, or wrinkles, sometimes it seems like your skin just won’t listen. Well maybe it is what you are eating and drinking or maybe you just need a new acne cleanser, acne treatment, or eczema treatment; […]
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You might think “you can’t teach old dogs new tricks,” but polls suggest that the fastest adopters of medical cannabis happen to be “baby boomers.” This includes CBD. The stigma of cannabis has been rapidly declining in the United States since its legalization for medical and recreational use, which has considerably affected our seniors. Polls […]