If the sunny skies and warm summer sun has you itching to get outside and get things done you’re not alone. From gardening to golfing, there’s no better time to check things off your to-do list. But nagging aches and pains can turn any task into a real chore. And an aching knee or a sore back can ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:July 18, 2018
UPDATED:December 13, 2017
4 silent signs your body is battling chronic inflammation
Mention inflammation and most folks think of the visible puffiness you get when you say, bang a knee or take a tumble. But that sort of swelling, known as acute inflammation, isn’t the only kind we need to be concerned about. It is chronic inflammation—acute inflammation’s darker and more ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 9, 2017
3 proven ways to kiss your joint pain goodbye
Oh my aching _____. If you don’t have any trouble filling in that blank, you’re not alone. Nearly 23 percent of US adults have has some sort of arthritis, or related condition, which causes joint pain.1 That’s a whole lot of aching knees, elbows, fingers and toes… well over 52 million, in ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 16, 2017
3 arthritis superfoods to protect against arthritis pain
Arthritis doesn’t play favorites. It can strike anyone regardless of age, ethnicity or background. And no matter whether its osteoarthritis that’s developed in your joints from overuse, or rheumatoid arthritis an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack your joints, the result ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 16, 2017
Feel old and sick? These inflammatory foods could be the cause
Does your life seem stuck on fast forward? Are you feeling older than your years? Well it’s time to do something about it. Because while none of us can avoid aging, that doesn’t mean we can’t be doing it gracefully. But while most folks focus on the outside signs of aging, such as sagging skin ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 7, 2017
Ibuprofen sabotages your workout leaving you weak
There are plenty of reasons to kick your ibuprofen habit. We’ve warned you before about the unwanted side effects of this common over-the-counter painkiller. Because you can pick NSAIDs up at any drug store, supermarket or convenience store, many folks believe they’re relatively harmless. But ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 8, 2017
How to relieve tendonitis pain WITHOUT drugs
Maybe you spent yesterday happily digging in your garden or playing 18 holes. Or perhaps it was volunteering at the bake sale or chasing the grandkids around. But no matter how you had fun, you’re paying the price for it today. You woke up with shooting pain in your wrist, shoulder, elbow or ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 20, 2017
Plant extract could help prevent a heart attack
Earlier today you learned about the role the plant pigment lutein can play in protecting your precious eyesight. Study after study has linked the nutrient to healthy vision and preserving eyesight. But it turns out that’s not the only trick this powerful carotenoid is hiding up its colorful ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 3, 2017
Inflammation slashing superfoods slow aging to a crawl
What does youth mean to you? Smooth, supple skin that makes you the envy of your friends? Bright, clear eyes that can still read the fine print? Or maybe in your book fighting aging is more about staying sharp as a tack mentally? Or feeling as strong as an ox? Well no matter what your ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 3, 2017
Top 7 reasons to eat some watermelon today
Watermelon is the perfect summertime dessert. Cool, refreshing, deliciously sweet and you don’t have to turn on the oven. (Which I think we can all agree is the last thing you want to do when the temperature is soaring outside.) But best of all? This warm weather favorite is packed with some ... Read More ›
