Getting the most out of your workout goes beyond just focusing on the main exercise routine. To really get the most bang for your buck, pay close attention to the warm-up and cool-down. These are critical parts of your workout…
In the South, food is intimately connected with celebrations and traditions. One particular culinary delight I am fond of is the tradition of eating greens and black-eyed peas (with cornbread, of course) on New Year’s day. This southern custom goes…
Everyone is familiar with craving a sugary snack, but sometimes, your body is actually craving the digestive benefits of bitter foods. Though humans have evolved to avoid extreme bitterness due to its association with toxicity, many foods with a tinge…
Before you head to the drugstore for over-the-counter relief from coughs and cold, did you know that many of these medications are proven to be ineffective? Take, for instance, the popular decongestant phenylephrine. Pharmaceutical researchers have found that the recommended…
Are you tired of struggling to lose stubborn storage fat located on your neck, underarms, lower abdomen, hips, buttocks, and inner thighs? It seems no matter how much exercise you do, these problem areas never seem to get any smaller.…
A yeast infection can be a serious matter. C. albicans, a species of yeast, is a normal inhabitant of your gastrointestinal track. But when gut microbes become unbalanced, like often happens following antibiotic use, the single-celled fungus can multiply rapidly,…
Tired all the time? You’re not alone. Most people battle fatigue daily, making chronic fatigue seem like the new norm. Unsurprisingly, with this lack of energy, exercise is often one of the first things to get pushed aside. If you’re…
Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a challenging and unpredictable experience. It’s an autoimmune disease, meaning that the immune system mistakenly attacks itself, leaving the nervous system disrupted. People with MS often experience symptoms like difficulties with coordination, motor skills…
My favorite exercises are the ones where one posture or movement works many different body parts at the same time. This saves time and produces the most results from the least effort. So today, we’ll explore yoga’s “chair pose,” which…
You have probably heard the endless debates about which types of fats and oils are best for our health. Yet, recent discoveries have shown that some cooking oils, deemed healthy, may actually cause harm when used to cook food. Heated…