Health Journal

6 Ways to Naturally Soothe Sore Joints
You want to be able to enjoy your favorite activities, spontaneous adventures, and outdoor fun - not have to sit them out due to joint pain and stiffness! Joint discomfort is a common experience for many of us, no matter...
Can Turmeric Help with Joint Pain?
If you’re an amateur chef at home, you’re probably familiar with turmeric. It’s a can’t-miss bright orange powder that has a somewhat earthy taste to it—great for seasoning Indian, Asian and Mediterranean dishes. But while you might know how to...
The Healing Power of Turmeric
If you are a fan of Indian cuisine, you’re probably familiar with a spice called turmeric and the sharp flavor it can add to a dish. But did you know that turmeric has many more benefits than simply being a...
Minimizing the Effects of Arthritis This Winter
People who suffer from arthritis will often tell their friends and family members that they can sense oncoming storms or weather changes based on feelings in their joints. While this sort of statement may seem perplexing and perhaps even a...
What Was That? 10 Tips for Improving Your Memory
The human brain is constantly changing. The cells and neurological pathways that help us think, feel, and remember are constantly adapting, rebuilding, and reshaping themselves to help boost our ability to focus and recall important information. However, many things can...
What Effects Can Chronic Inflammation Have on Your Health?
We’ve all gotten an infection or hurt ourselves at one point or another. When a wound occurs, your body’s natural defense mechanisms are activated, sending white blood cells to the area to heal it. This process is called inflammation, and...
More than Skin Irritation, Psoriasis Can Have Arthritis Effects
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects more than 3 million people in the United States each year. It’s usually characterized by inflamed skin that has a scaly texture, which flakes off or scabs over. Like many dermatological conditions,...
Gout Can be a Huge Pain in the... Toe?
When we tend to think of serious ailments, equally serious symptoms come to mind. Pneumonia, for example, is a severe respiratory condition that occurs when the lungs fill with fluid. We take these conditions very seriously because their implications are...
Coping with Candida: What You Can do to Lessen Chronic Symptoms
Many people suffer from a strange, seemingly-unrelated group of symptoms that negatively affect their health, including fatigue, sinus infections and digestive issues. While each symptom may be related to a condition particular to one part of the body, many people...
Gain Without the Pain: Anti-Inflammatory Supplements After Working Out
There are a lot of macho slogans people like to live by when it comes to working out. Phrases like “take no days off” and “no pain, no gain” tend to give the illusion that lifting weights is a battle—one...