Capsaicin is the substance in chili peppers that gives them their heat,1 but capsaicin has a lot more to offer than just spicing up your meals. In fact, it’s a powerful natural pain reliever2 that’s been used to help control joint and muscle discomfort for centuries.3 Substance P is a chemical in ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:September 1, 2016
Study links widely prescribed pain pill to birth defects
Is there anything more exciting than the birth of a child? If there is, I sure don’t know what it is. Welcoming a new life to the family—whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or sibling—is a joyous occasion. We all just want one thing, and that’s for the little one to come into this ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 14, 2016
Could your artificial sweetener be causing muscle pain?
I'm no fan of the artificial sweetener aspartame. Not only is there no good evidence that artificial sweeteners aid weight control, there is also evidence linking aspartame to adverse effects on health. For example, aspartame liberates methanol into the body which can be converted to ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 14, 2016
Lights powerful painkilling properties
I am writing this on a train, and as I look out of the window I can see the British West Country go by. It's bathed in sunlight. And this stunning day reminds me of the last few days we've had here in the UK that have been cold, wet and grey. The general lack of sunlight during the winter months can ... Read More ›
