While modern science has deemed some historic health practices as unpopular (such as medicinal leeches for bloodletting therapy), other natural-based, traditional remedies are still used in modern medicine as much as they were thousands of years ago. One such helpful herb, the meadowsweet plant, has been harvested and valued by herbalists, housewives, and brewers for […]
The potential health benefits of turmeric supplements, including capsules, powders, and tea make this one of the most talked about herbs within the natural health community. In fact, what many of us already knew about turmeric (Curcuma longa) is finally being backed with scientific research. New clinical tests are revealing new insight into what makes this herb so […]
We’ve all felt it, that nagging ache and throb that spans nearly the entire length of your shin bone after a run or quick sprint. The dreaded shin splint. If you’re a runner, you know what I’m talking about. Shin splints are a fairly common form of post-run torture that make you groan, dance on […]
I think I’ve shared this infographic before in a different post but it’s worth sharing on its own!  Foam Rolling is not technically a workout, but stretching/foam rolling are both important parts of a complete exercise program. Why should you foam roll? To sum it up, foam rolling is awesome and can benefit your body in […]
When you play 17 years in the NFL as a wide receiver – you’re guaranteed to take your share of big hits. That can mean dealing with plenty of pain. Tim Brown is a Heisman Trophy winner, nine-time Pro Bowler and a future NFL Hall of Famer. He’s considered one of the best receivers to […]
 It’s no surprise that Curamin and CuraMed are two of our best selling supplements – our customers love them. If you read our post on Curamin Benefits, you’ll see there’s not enough we can say about the benefits of the BCM-95® curcumin found in Curamin and Curamed. There’s just one problem – we find […]
When it comes to dealing with pain – I get it! I’ve spent at least half my life in chronic pain. My upper back began to ache when I was a freshman in high school – which was only determined to be “bad posture.” Today they call that “scoliosis.” Over time, new pain symptoms […]
According to Nature’s Pathways, the intention of Pain Awareness Month in September is to raise awareness about the prevalence of pain and the available treatment options. 4 in 5 people will experience some form of physical pain in their lives whether it’s chronic or acute. What does chronic pain feel like? Imagine wrapping a blood […]
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. — Ralph Waldo Emerson On the evening of November 14, 2012, NYPD Officer Lawrence DePrimo while on patrol bought a pair of boots for a homeless man in Times Square, making global headlines. Or what about the […]
We all know that having pain is such a pain! Even if you’re simply sitting at a computer 40 long hours a week typing away, back and neck pain can become a problem. Maybe you’re one that experiences the dreadful migraine from staring at a computer screen for too long. Or, maybe you just didn’t get […]
