Fibromyalgia is affecting 2% of the US population. Besides muscle pain it shows a number of other symptoms and can have a strong influence on the mood. But psychological causes can trigger fibromyalgia as well. We will look into some of those possible triggers and reflect what we can do about that.
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Do Athletes Really Need Protein Supplements?
Protein supplements for athletes are literally sold by the bucketful. The marketing that accompanies them persistently promotes the attainment of buff biceps and six-pack abs. But are they really needed? And how to determine how much protein I really need as an athlete? Find this out in this article.
13 Things You Can Do Tonight to Make Tomorrow Morning Less Stressful
Are mornings a mad rush at your house? By the time you find matching socks for the kids and answer the text messages that piled up overnight, you may feel like you’ve put in a full day before you even reach the office. You can make your mornings run more smoothly. With just a bit of planning, you can have better control over the right start of your day. Take a look at these suggestions for feeling more relaxed as you start each day.
Chronic Pain: Roots and Remedies
Chronic pain — pain that persists for more than six months — affects around 100 million Americans and is associated with conditions that include physical injury, headache, arthritis, cancer, and diabetes-linked nerve pain. Find out in this article what can increase or lower our pain perception, so that we can deal with chronic pain in an efficient manner.
How to Treat Anxiety Without Medications
Many are wanting to treat their anxiety only with tranquilizers. People are becoming more and more medicalized, and living under the influence of synthetic drugs. Discover in this article some more efficient forms to treat anxiety.
How to Restore your Microbiome After You’ve Been on Antibiotics
Antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, this results in an upset stomach and diarrhea. What do we know about probiotics and prebiotics, and how can we use them to restore our gut health?
Utilize the Power of Prayer for Stress Relief
Stress is sometimes getting us unaware. We are suddenly facing a crisis and do not know how to handle it. Other times it will creep on us in small increments until we feel that life spins out of control. Few people think about prayer as a stress reliever when the schedule is tight. But a growing body of research shows that it could be a useful tool to get your stress under control.
Super Foods That Fight Cancer
Cancer. The very word strikes fear, and with good reason. Each year nearly 14 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer, and 7.6 million die from the disease. However, evidence shows that most of these deaths are preventable. Find out in this article how to use food to fight against cancer.
5 Signs That You May Have an Unresolved Childhood Trauma
A boy lived in a family where his nervous mother constantly belittled him, although she took good care of him in terms of his physical health, food, hygiene, and medical care. He grew up feeling worthless and this affected his career and some relationships, as is the case with many children who were victims of abuse in childhood and adolescence. Find out how you can spot the results of an unresolved childhood trauma and what you can do to treat it.
How to Save $50 off Your Food Bill and Still Eat Tasty, Nutritious Meals
Grocery prices have taken a hike upwards for a host of reasons, including the rising costs of petrol, fertilizer and labor. You could “shop around” for cheaper groceries, but that would cost you more in fuel or travel, not to mention time. Find out how you can save on your food bill and eating healthy the same time.
Reclaim Control in a Stressful World
Ask anyone and they’ll probably tell you that their stress levels are at an all-time high. Brought on by global health issues, economic uncertainty, and dozens of personal issues, men, women and children are suffering from emotional turmoil that’s spiraling out of control. Find out in this article some strategies to control your stress and reclaim your peace of mind.
Six Tips for Losing Weight Without Fad Diets
Monday – start diet. Tuesday – break diet! Wednesday – plan to start again next Monday. If this is you, it’s probably time to get off the diet roller coaster and make some bigger changes to the way you eat, drink and think about food. This article gives you six tips to help you get started.