Posts by madwire
Can Stress Cause Back Pain?
When it comes to back pain, some causes seem pretty obvious. A fender bender can do a pretty good job of jolting you around, which makes the resulting whiplash an expected, if unpleasant, effect. Or maybe your kid is tackled during a football game; even with the pads, that contact can be enough to affect…
Read MoreQuick And Easy Tips For Fighting Back Pain
When back pain flares up, it can make it hard to think about or do much of anything. In all likelihood, you want to grab your pain medication and lie down with a hot pad until the pain subsides. Unfortunately, that’s not always an option, especially if you have a full day of work or…
Read MoreFeeling Good? Why Good Health Is Different Than Feeling Fine
Do you wake up each morning, stretch, and bask in the lack of pops or pain? Wonderful! But we’ve got news that may come as a surprise to you. Just because you’re pain free, that doesn’t automatically mean you’re in good health. If you’re among the many Americans that wait until acute pain flares up…
Read MoreWinter Back Care Tips: Caring For Your Spine Without Going Outside
As the days grow shorter and colder, many of us fall into some less-than-healthy habits. We may not be bears, but the inclination to hibernate is very real. This means most of us want to hunker down in front of the fireplace and sip on some cocoa rather than get out and be active. The…
Read MoreManaging Anxiety Naturally: Add These Methods To Your Routine
Have you ever felt a sensation like an invisible hand was pressing down on your chest, making it feel impossible to breathe? Or maybe it’s more like the adrenaline-rush feeling of tipping back in a chair and reaching the ‘falling backwards’ point, only for hours instead of seconds. Anxiety can show up as any number…
Read MoreBig Benefits: Massage’s Positive Effect On The Brain
Have you ever been told, “It’s all in your head”? No, we’re not out to tell you that your health concern is all just paranoia. Actually, quite the opposite. The brain is a powerful organ and can have some impressive effects on your overall health and well-being. So what happens when you experience something super-relaxing,…
Read MoreExercise And Memory: Can Fitness Help Cognitive Function?
Most of us have likely been encouraged by a doctor to exercise more or start a regular fitness routine. Yes, even if it’s as simple as taking a walk after dinner each night. Whether the encouragement comes from a cardiologist or a chiropractor, it’s fair to say that doctors across disciplines encourage exercise whenever it’s…
Read MoreTips To Make The Most Of Your CoolSculpting Experience
How often have you wished for a magical treatment to get rid of stubborn fat that doesn’t involve risky pills, awful fad diets, or invasive surgery? Well, if you’ve heard anything about CoolSculpting, you know that your years of wishing have finally been answered. CoolSculpting gets rid of fat by freezing it — using science…
Read MoreHypothyroidism: How Functional Medicine Can Help, Naturally
When the body is struggling with something, it’s usually pretty good about letting us know. After all, when your body is battling the flu virus, you’ll feel the effects through things like coughing, sneezing, running a fever, aches, chills, and more. But sometimes, your body may not display such obvious signals when something goes wrong.…
Read MoreCan Chemical Peels Remove Melasma? And Other Questions
No one wants a spotty tan, right? If you’ve tried an at home self-tanner, you’ve probably experienced a streaky, splotchy mess of a tan at least once — and it’s not a fun look. Melasma is like that, except it’s even less fun because it lasts much longer than a fake tan. At-home tanning products…
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