Benefits and Risks of Cracking Your Neck

Have you ever felt a stiffness in your neck that just demands relief – right now? Maybe you slept wrong or lifted something heavy. Or maybe you just spent too long hunched over your keyboard at your desk. Cracking your neck and other joints is a common habit. Many people crack their knuckles, fingers, backs,…

Debunking Common Back Pain Myths

Back pain is a common problem experienced by over 80 percent of the world’s population. Most people try to mask their pain with over-the-counter pain relievers and simply attempt to live with the pain, which sometimes can be debilitating. Unfortunately, back pain is a serious matter that should be addressed as soon as possible. If…

Stop Heartburn Symptoms and Fix the Problem Naturally

Are you feeling a burning sensation in your chest (heartburn) after eating or late at night? Do you have difficulty swallowing and chest pain? Is there a sensation of a lump in your throat or do you regurgitate food or a sour liquid? You may be experiencing GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD is a…

Reducing Diabetic Complications: Foods to Avoid

Diabetes is a chronic condition that interferes with how your body turns food into energy. Normally, food is broken down into sugar, or glucose. This alerts your pancreas to release insulin, which is needed to let the blood sugar into the body’s cells to be used as energy. If you have diabetes, your body either…

The Best Mattress for Back Pain and What Else Can Help

If you wake up stiff with a sore back, you may have a bad mattress. Don’t take back pain lying down. Take a proactive part in relieving pain and discomfort. If your mattress is too old, too soft, or too hard, it could cause back pain that starts when you wake up and spans the…

Sciatica Triggers, Causes, and Cures

Sciatica is a common complaint for many people. It has numerous causes, risk factors, and triggers, and can affect people of all ages, however, is most common in people aged 30 to 50 years old. Sciatic nerve pain is often the result of a herniated or slipped disk, which puts pressure on the nerve root…

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