Often we see people that run or workout, and are kind of overweight, or we ourselves can be overweight but exercise, and think that being fat and  fit is good enough. Really the fitness level seems important and your weight isn't that important. Right? Well that isn't really true. You have to lower your fat level as well as get fit to be more healthy The study results are in. If you want to … [Read more...]

What a timely article I was sent this week. Just in time for the American 4th of July weekend I got these barbecue safety  tips to help us all to stay safe. Barbequing is one of America’s favorite pastimes, especially during Fourth of July weekend. However, it’s hard to believe that this enjoyable and easy meal option can cause food poisoning and even cancer! ChicagoHealers.com Dr. Martha … [Read more...]

It is really hot in the Summer and as much as we all love the nice sunny warm weather I also know that some hydration tips may be needed for all of us. The heat can take a toll on us but the kids are the worst because they will avoid drinking until it is to late. Anyway don't think that just because you are not thirsty that you are still hydrated. Our bodies are very slow to alert us through … [Read more...]

Pain is a feeling that all of us would want to avoid, but often end up experiencing. Be it in the form of a headache, period pain, muscle ache or joint inflammation, an ache never leaves our side for too long a time. The method that most of us follow to get rid of a pain is to pop an over-the-counter (OTC) painkiller into our mouth. While OTC medicines are effective in treating pain, they are … [Read more...]

Sunburn remedies are something that we always need to look for the day after we treat our skin badly in the sun. I just found a great list of folk remedies for when you actually do accidentally sunburn yourself. I do not know where it comes from but I thought I would pass it on with a few comments along with these sunburn treatments. I have tested some of these sunburn remedies but not all. … [Read more...]

I have seen a few articles recently on a form of training injury that can be quite dangerous. This condition is known as Rhabdomyolysis. If you have ever worked out hard after not doing weights in a while, or run for the first time in a long time, you are very very aware of the muscle soreness that can occur. Sometimes though, well trained people will transition from one type of exercise to … [Read more...]

Almost every person reaches a point in their life where stress and anxiety become a problem. Some are able to get through the issues on their own, and do not need to examine it further, while others may have a difficult time shaking the feelings that have seemed to take over their lives. Narrowing down the symptoms of stress and anxiety is the first step to identifying the issue and determining … [Read more...]

A new study by The George Institute for International Health has found Tai Chi to have positive health benefits for musculoskeletal pain. The results of the first comprehensive analysis of Tai Chi suggest that it produces positive effects for improving pain and disability among arthritis sufferers. The researchers are now embarking on a new trial to establish if similar benefits can be seen … [Read more...]

If you are a Fibromyalgia sufferer then you should know that treating Fibromyalgia naturally can be a great way to be pain free. Aches and pains experienced for at least three months time may be an indicator of a more serious condition. Fibromyalgia is a condition facing many Americans and is defined as long term, body wide pain radiating from tender points in tissues, muscles and … [Read more...]

Thyroid Storm is a severe condition which affects only a small percentage of people with hyperthyroidism but there are Natural thyroid storm treatments. In fact, only about 1 to 2% of people with hyperthyroidism develop thyroid storm. However, for those people who do develop this condition, this is considered an emergency situation that requires immediate intervention. One can understand the … [Read more...]