Do you suffer from the chronic inflammatory joint disorder known as rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? If so, you aren’t alone. According to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 1.5 million people in the U.S. have the disease (source). While it’s more common in adults over the age of 35, both men and women of all ages can develop RA.
To better understand RA, you must first take a step back to view how the body responds to foreign invaders. When bacteria, mold or other invaders attempt to enter and attack the body, the immune system responds with its own attack. With RA, however, the immune system views the soft tissue surrounding the joints as foreign invaders; thus, creating a wide range of unpleasant symptoms. continue reading
The food you eat plays a critical role in a number of bodily functions, including the hair. People who consume empty-calorie foods (foods with calories but no real nutritional value) are more likely to suffer from weak/frail hair, split-ends, poor coloring, and other problems with their hair. So, which foods you should consume for a healthy head of hair? 
Some people assume that massage therapy is only beneficial if you have it done on a regular basis – but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Just a single 90-minute massage session can have a profound impact on your physical and mental well-being. A skilled massage therapist can identify and target “problem areas” within your body, kneading out myofascial trigger points (muscle knots) while leaving you feeling fresh and rejuvenated. 
Nearly everyone will experience foot pain at some point in their life. It may only present itself in the form of minor tenderness or swelling, or it may cause excruciating pain that restricts your ability to run/walk. To make matters worse, it’s oftentimes difficult to pinpoint where exactly the pain is coming from. Since the foot contains hundreds of nerve endings, you will generally feel pain throughout your entire foot anytime those nerves are affected.
According to a report published by CBS, 75% of Americans don’t drink the 10 daily cups of water recommended by the Institute of Medicine. Going throughout the day in a state of mild dehydration may not cause any immediate concerns, but it will eventually take its toll on your body and health. If you fall into the majority and don’t drink enough water, you should take note of what I’m about to tell you.
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 5 and 20% of the U.S. population will catch the flu virus this year. While most people who catch the flu recover after 7-14 days, some 200,000 are hospitalized each year due to complications. The good news is that you can reduce your risk of catching influenza by taking some simple precautions. 
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic condition that’s characterized by muscle spasms, aches and pains. Individuals suffering from this condition have “trigger points” which manifest these symptoms. When a trigger point is pressed, a sharp pain and aching sensation will run through the area.
Becoming a vegan is a life-changing decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Yet there are a few pitfalls that come from lack of meat in your diet, one of which is the threat of becoming protein-deficient. After all, aren’t we taught that all of our protein comes from meat and animal by-products? Thankfully that’s just a myth as there are plenty of non-animal protein sources for vegans to choose from, you just have to know where to look. 
Celiac disease is a condition in which a person’s immune system attacks the small intestines when gluten is present. If a person who suffers from celiac disease consumes rye, wheat, barley, or any product containing these grains, he or she may experience a wide range of unpleasant digestive systems.
Posterior pelvic pain (PPP) is a common condition that occurs in an estimated 50-80% of women during pregnancy. It’s characterized by deep throbbing sensations originating on the lower sides of the waistline and the upper tailbone. Depending on the severity of PPP, the pain may radiate from the tailbone done to the buttocks, making otherwise normal tasks difficult to perform. 