Taking a Closer Look at Your Diet They say that we are what we eat, and there is a great deal of truth to that. These days it can be hard to eat healthy for a number of reasons. It could be because eating right is not affordable or simply because there is a lack of knowledge. There is also the problem with chemicals and hormones that are added into a lot of foods that, when put into our bodies after we eat it, cause many problems such as inflammation. Our gut and our immune system are responsible for cleansing...

Children with Scoliosis Our spine is meant to be bendable and flexible for us to be able to move about freely and effortlessly. Too much of it though – as with anything – is not a good thing because it gives rise to conditions such as scoliosis, and about 2% of people live with it. It often develops gradually, and is not found in children until they are in their preteen to teenage years. Fortunately, a majority of these cases are mild, and do not affect a child’s life so they can live an active lifestyle. However, in certain cases...

Being Blessed with a Baby There is no doubt that having a baby is an incredible live changing experience for women (and the lucky man) from the moment of conception to birth. To prepare the delivery, the body goes through a range of changes with some being expected or welcomed, and others not. There is no specific location that goes through a change. The uterus enlarges as the baby grows, blood volume increases, and organs shift to mold with the baby as the maternal circulation provides oxygen and nutrients to the little one. It is both fascinating and beautiful to...

 We All Grow Up As unique as we all are from everyone in this world, there are a few of the same phases we all have went through. As a kid, we could not wait to grow up in adults, but when it came into fruition, we often look back at our childhood because things were easier and boy, could we move! It is not all completely in your head when you realize you have less energy as you get older and it is a task in itself to move, lift, bend, or walk. These simple activities are especially difficult for...

 Scoliosis in Adults Scoliosis is a long-standing issue involving the curvature of the spine that often does not always just appear during adulthood. In most cases, it can be a progressive condition that persists from childhood. Other causes of scoliosis in adults are either of unknown cause or due to degeneration of the spinal disks and compression fractures. Since the spine is not straight as it should be, the unnatural posture alone is enough to cause aches and pain such as in the back. The pain and alteration of the spine can also set back full range of motion, affecting...

Living with Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition that affects women who are of child-bearing age. The female anatomy is comprised of a uterus, which exists to carry eggs and when these eggs are fertilized, carry the baby. The reproductive system may not always function in this manner as it should and complicates the process due to an abnormal growth of endometrial cells located outside the uterus or other unusual locations when it should be inside the uterus. Between 10-15% of women are diagnosed with the condition that is described as extremely painful. Over time, scar tissue is created within the...