What is Inflammation Anyway? The body does a lot of things to protect itself from foreign invaders, and inflammation, which is normal under certain circumstances, is one of them. Inflammation is one of the many chains of reactions the body has when it is under attack that is started by chemicals relaying information to prepare for defense. Yes, inflammation is a needed reaction, but it can become problematic if you have a certain condition or injury that allows it to persist longer than it is welcome. Other times, the body has it completely wrong and winds up attacking itself (autoimmune...

 When Food Could be the Enemy Foods that we should be avoiding, in general, are often not really “food.” In many cases, they are nothing more than chemical alterations added into our foods by companies in order to make stuff taste better or last longer. Health is the last thing food industries really think about when packing food so long as they are making profit. With the amount of processed foods that have increased over the years, the same can be said with the increased incidence of cancers and disorders such as autoimmune and anti-inflammatory disorders. Sure, it is important...

 Treating Pain Naturally without the Additives There are so many things a person can use to help treat and heal pain. Some of the most common natural pain killers known today are primarily herbs such as cloves and basil. While most people are familiar with the more well known herbs, they are not aware of other wondrous herbs that exist and are capable of being used as a treatment option. These herbs can be used in addition to a particular routine or as a new game changer altogether. Below are ten natural remedies you probably never knew existed that you can...

The Pros of Running Everyone knows that running is a great form of exercise.  It's the only sport that requires no special equipment other than a pair of shoes, no expensive club membership, and it's something practically anyone can do.  Running burns calories, helps to tone muscles, allows you to de-stress, get some fresh air and can build your confidence.  Whether you just run around the block, are training for your next 5K, or are an experienced marathoner, you probably have recognized the benefits for yourself and have enjoyed the camaraderie of other runners. The Cons of Running As beneficial as...

Who Develops Stress?  It can seem as if adults are the only one's to carry a multitude of the problems in the world when it comes to dealing with stress, but, whether we think about it or not, kids can be in the same boat. Honestly speaking, the thought of a child having or knowing what "stress" is may be laughable to some who believe kids do not fully understand what the term means whereas adults -- who have the more developed minds --do. Nonetheless, toddlers, babies and kids of different ages also do go through times in which they too deal with...

The Magic Behind Baltic Essentials Amber  As the name suggests, Baltic Amber is associated with the Baltic Sea as it is mined around that area. Like other ambers, Baltic Amber is fossilized tree resin -- but unlike others, it contains succinic acid, a water soluble substance used as chemical intermediate in medicine. When we put on Baltic amber, our body heat allows amber to let out the oily substance known as succinic acid, where it enters our bloodstream. When this oily substance is absorbed, it acts like ibuprofen, reducing the hormones that cause pain and inflammation in the body.   It is worth mentioning that...