Body massage practices have been utilized throughout history as a healing method and has taken numerous forms. The most earliest therapeutic practices go back to ancient China with Acupuncture. This involved pricking the skin with small needles in certain strategic […]
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Constipation is an unbelievably common problem in the United States alone, where at least 20% of people see a doctor every year to find relief. It occurs when there is less frequency of bowel movements and it becomes difficult for a person to relieve themselves […]
Strength training goes a long way in terms of supporting bone health, making aerobic exercise more productive, preventing injury, and facilitating healthy aging. Running, one of the most popular physical activities in the world-happens to be an appealing aerobic […]
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When Strength Becomes Silence: Recognizing Mental Health Issues and When to Reach Out
In the United States alone, mental health problems remain a significant cause for concern with the number of people affected increasing annually. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in five adults has experienced at least one mental health issue […]
A pandemic is defined as the worldwide spread of a new infection or disease, such as was the spread of Spanish flu in 1918, the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s, H1N1 flu in 2009, and the latest Covid-19. As we look into the third year of this pandemic, it is worth noting how […]
Though the fall/winter season can be a time for celebration for many people around the globe, it can bring on significant mood symptoms for some. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a variant of depression that develops during particular seasons, makes some people experience […]