Category Archives: Health and Wellness

Poliomyelitis (better known as polio) is a brutal musculoskeletal and spinal disease usually contracted in childhood. Thanks to a vaccine developed through the 1950s and ’60s, it is no longer a scourge of the Western World. However, study of its treatments may benefit care for similar illnesses. A 2019 case study in the International Medical CaseContinue reading “Chiropractic Polio Treatment May Have Wider Uses”

Do you ever wake up with a pain in your neck that just won’t go away? If it comes accompanied by headaches, sudden neck twitches, or facial pain and tingling, you may have more than a muscle tweak. Neck-tongue syndrome is a spinal subluxation condition that causes a range of pain and cranial dysfunctions. AnContinue reading “Chiropractic Cures for Neck-Tongue Syndrome”

I am a sucker for a good, warm bath. Getting into a steaming tub after a long, cold day is the epitome of relaxation. However, unbeknownst to me, there are several scientifically proven health benefits to the occasional warm soak. Metabolism and Weight Loss According to a Loughborough University study, a warm bath burnt theContinue reading “The Science-Backed Benefits of a Warm Bath”

I have experimented with meditation before, but never consistently. Consistent meditation has been shown to improve willpower in only eight weeks. I decided to attempt a burst of consistency by embarking on five 10-minute YouTube-guided meditations over the course of a week. I varied the times of day and styles of the meditations and keptContinue reading “Week-Long Experiments: 5 Meditations”

Thyroid conditions are common in the U.S., affecting more than 1 in 10 Americans at some point in their lives. Women are five to eight times more likely to develop thyroid issues and untreated thyroid conditions can put sufferers at risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and infertility. This is because this lower neck gland generatesContinue reading “Chiropractic May Provide Drug-Free Thyroid Treatment”

Behind any successful person lies their ability to accomplish long-term tasks. Willpower is the secret behind this ability to do the things we don’t want to do and put off short-term gratification in favor of long-term success. The famous “Stanford Marshmallow Test” found that children who delayed gratification of a marshmallow now for double theContinue reading “Build Your Willpower Daily”

Since you aren’t usually aware of your own snoring, it can be a frustrating condition to conquer for you, your partner, or the person on the airplane next to you. Snoring can have a range of causes, so it is important to narrow your personal root cause by trying various methods to quit snoring. Luckily,Continue reading “10 Tricks to Stop Snoring Today”

According to 2019 labor statistics, the average employed American spends 7.89 hours per weekday at their work. While the health risks of long office hours is well known, lighting can be a missed opportunity to improve overall office health. Common lighting problems lead to many negative office side effects and a few minor updates canContinue reading “Office Lighting May Be Affecting Your Health”

Like many kids of the ’90s I hardly ever drank filtered water growing up. I drank directly from sinks or hoses and even, one time, directly from a river (dangerous and highly not recommended). It is safe to say that I was never picky where my water was sourced. However, since reading about the horribleContinue reading “Is Tap Water Safe to Drink?”

The great bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger, once said, “If you don’t have a goal … you’ll just drift around.” Setting goals in anything, especially fitness, is key to directing your energy toward accomplishment. I am a reluctant runner who struggles after two miles, but have made it a goal to complete a 10K race this year.Continue reading “Upgrade Your Workouts With Fitness Goals in 2021”