Category: Inflammation

What Causes Joint Discomfort?

When it comes to joint discomfort, what’s worse:  Sharp and sudden discomfort, or dull and chronic aching?  It’s kind of hard to pick, isn’t it? That’s because they’re both awful in their own ways. And unfortunately, this is far too common…  Around 92 million Americans report the inability to enjoy normal aspects of their daily...

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6 Ways to Break Free From Nerve Discomfort

Living life to the fullest means embracing every moment, exploring new passions, and enjoying the activities you love.  However, nerve discomfort can be an uninvited guest for many, dulling these joyful experiences and turning everyday pleasures into challenges. The downsides of nerve discomfort play out in everyday life:  Struggling to tie your shoes… Letting the...

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The Chilling Connection: Why Nerve Pain Intensifies in Cold Weather

As winter approaches and the temperature drops, many people, especially those who grapple with nerve issues like my mother-in-law, prepare for a season marked by heightened discomfort. Living in New York, she frequently wore gloves as early as October. Her reason was simple but profound: the cold weather triggered her nerves, intensifying her discomfort. It...

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Quick Relief for Sciatic Discomfort

Sciatica is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down through the buttocks and into the legs. Sciatica can be incredibly painful and disruptive to daily life. However, individuals can employ various strategies and approaches to...

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Your Body vs. Ultra-Processed Foods: A Not-So-Sweet Relationship

With the new year upon us, it’s a great time to reflect on your goals and make meaningful steps toward achieving success in different aspects of your life. For most of us, diet and nutrition are high on the list; whether you want to lose weight, lower your blood pressure, or feel better overall, making...

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Step Off the Hose: 5 Ways to a Healthier Prostate

Men, you probably didn’t think much about your prostate when you were younger. But if you’re now experiencing problems with urination – increased frequency, urgency, or a weak stream – it’s time to improve your prostate’s health.  The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. It resides in a man’s body below the bladder...

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Don’t Put Off Having A Colonoscopy, Here’s Why…

If you’re 50+, chances are your doctor has let you know it’s time…for a routine colonoscopy. A colonoscopy finds and removes polyps and detects potentially deadly colorectal cancer and pancreatic lesions. Despite its proven effectiveness, the idea of it invokes a lot of anxiety, and too many people avoid the procedure. I know that’s how...

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Why Are You Living with Knee Pain?

When people hear “total knee replacement” (TKR), they imagine risky surgery, a lot of pain, and months of recovery time. If you have knee problems, you may avoid the discussion and choose to grin and bear the daily pain. I am here to tell from personal experience that addressing it at the start makes so...

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Adrienne’s Journey: The Power of Turmeric

Click Play & Hear from Adrienne…   Outside San Antonio, Texas, Adrienne began a fine day in July 2018 as she usually does, riding the ring with her horse Dusty. But what happened next wasn’t usual.  Spooked, Dusty reared up and threw Adrienne to the hard ring floor. “I shattered my ankle and my talus...

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6 Signs You May Have Chronic Inflammation & What to Do About It

If you’re focused on keeping yourself healthy for now and as you age, then there’s one thing you should pay close attention to, perhaps more than anything else, and that is chronic inflammation.  Inflammation is a good thing. It’s a self-limiting response to infection or injury. For instance, if you sprain your ankle, your body...

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The 10 Worst Foods for IBS

For many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), symptoms may be triggered by specific foods. What triggers your symptoms may be different from what triggers the symptoms of fellow sufferers, but these 10 foods are likely culprits for anyone with IBS. 1. Gluten Although gluten is often unfairly demonized, it’s fair to say that gluten...

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How to Stop Urinary Tract Infections Before They Start

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common in women, especially as we age. Unfortunately, UTIs are commonly over-diagnosed and over-treated with antibiotics, which can lead to antibiotic-resistant organisms. Urinary tract infections have a number of causes. A UTI may result when urine pools in the bladder due to an obstructed urinary flow, and the pooled...

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