The Function of Calcium – What You Need to Know About the Other 1%
Playing the first thing that comes to your mind game, we say “function of calcium” and you say “bones.” Congratulations, you would be correct 99% of the time. Ninety-nine percent of the calcium in our bodies is found in our bones and teeth. That other one percent, however, plays a crucial role in some essential…
Top of the Foot Pain – Find Your Relief
It’s safe to say that our feet are sometimes our most used, under-appreciated limbs. They often go without any pampering or special treatment, except as an afterthought. When our feet give us pain, they are trying to communicate with us. At times, it may be to point out a bigger issue. Pain on the top…
Shoulder Blade Pain
Pain in our necks, backs, or shoulders can leave us uncomfortable and feeling weakened. Our shoulders and arms perform the majority of our daily tasks for us, and it’s not uncommon for us to experience pain or discomfort. Left shoulder blade pain can be extremely excruciating, as well. What is it that specifically causes our…
What Are Prostatitis Symptoms & How Can You Find Support?
Prostatitis is one of the least recognized and most disregarded ailments for men. The most common symptom of prostatitis is pain during urination. There are several forms of prostatitis and they each have their own symptoms and side effects. What is Prostatitis? Prostatitis is, in short, inflammation of the prostate gland. The inflammation could also…
What is the Human Microbiome and Why is it so Important to Your Health?
Your body is more than a patchwork of organs, muscles, bones, nerves, and bio-chemicals, including the nucleic acids DNA and RNA. It is a “supraorganism” that also contains trillions of organisms. Most of these microbial cells are bacteria that reside in our gut. The human microbiome also consists of the genes that are hosted on…
Let’s Talk Cardio – What is Cardio & What are the Benefits
Ah, the dreaded cardio. Do you cringe when you hear that word? No need to worry, cardio does not have to be a bad thing. Our bodies need the stimulation that cardio can give us. Cardio keeps our hearts healthy and strong, and trains our bodies to better use our oxygen. What Is Cardio? Cardio…
Digestive Health – What are Digestive Enzymes
Our digestive systems are a sensitive matter, but gut health and understanding your digestive system and the enzymes related to your digestive system is so important. The digestive system is literally the core of our being, and if something goes wrong it could affect many other aspects of our body and health. Regular bouts of…
Summer Recipes to Help Keep Your Cool
It’s summer time and that means the weather is heating up and its time for summer recipes! It also means its time to bust out your favorite summer recipes. Cooling foods not only keep us from overheating, they reduce the tendency to get irritable, impatient and angry. Nobody wants to stand over a hot stove when…
