How Does Caffeine Affect Your Brain Function?

Every day, billions of people drink caffeine. Their reasons for this differ. Either they are relying on it to wake up, or to get through an afternoon slump, or maybe a night shift.Caffeine is a well-known natural stimulant and is one of the most widely-used ingredients globally (1).One of the main reasons...

Ice, Ice, Maybe?

Ice — The Illusionary Treatment for InflammationThe practice of applying ice to an injury to reduce inflammation has been used for decades. The thing is, there’s ZERO peer-reviewed scientific evidence to support this practice. Recent studies have shown that ice may affect the healing process.The question...

Can You Build Muscle While Doing Intermittent Fasting?

Does intermittent fasting affect lean muscle mass?Intermittent fasting has been in the news lately. This is not surprising as it is a very popular diet. But does it affect lean muscle mass?There are several types of intermittent fasting, but they all share one thing in common — which is that they...

Is an Aspirin a Day Good or Bad for Your Heart?

Photo Credit: https://stock.adobe.com/images/daily-aspirin/86009033 © Sherry YoungHave you ever suffered a stroke or a heart attack? No doubt you may have taken some low-dose aspirin as a remedy. But is daily aspirin use a healthy choice?In this article, we will discuss the shocking side...

Shaking up the Salt and High Blood Pressure Myth

Photo by Charles Deluvio on UnsplashWe’ve received several warnings about the dangers of salt to our health.Many health organizations have claimed that high salt intake causes several health conditions, like heart disease and high blood pressure. But then, these claims do not have strong...

Ligament Laxity: A Missed Diagnosis from a Car Crash

Photo Credit: PaoleseLigament laxity is also known as ligamentous instability. It is a condition that causes chronic pain and may affect any joint in the body. It is important to note that ligament laxity consists of those joints that extend beyond their normal range of motion.Now, according to...

Cerebral Palsy and Foundational Correction

Photo Credit: By piter2121Cerebral palsy (CP) is more than one condition. The term cerebral palsy describes a group of conditions sharing similar symptoms. It is a neurological condition that usually shows up during infancy, leading to body movement and muscle coordination issues. The symptoms...

Erectile Dysfunction and Foundational Correction

 Erectile Dysfunction and Foundational CorrectionMany men are not comfortable talking about erectile dysfunction. But the truth remains that it is a major problem in the present society. What’s more? It has a huge impact on the lives of people who are affected by it.When a man has erectile dysfunction,...

'Bad' LDL Cholesterol May Not be so Bad

Photo Credit: Delphotostock on Adobe ImagesIt is no longer news that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) has been given a bad name. Yes, ever since it was tagged the “bad” cholesterol, LDL has been heavily demonized and accused of contributing to almost every health disorder.Cardiologists and...

Is Sitting Really that Bad?

Photo by Standsome Worklifestyle on UnsplashIt’s a new world. Everything has been modernized, right from our bedrooms up to our workspaces.As such, most people spend more time seated than ever before.But the question is, “does too much sitting have any negative impact on our health?”We’ll...

Three Natural Ways to Defend Yourself Against COVID-19

Photo by CDC on UnsplashIt is a known fact that viruses mutate rapidly, and these mutations cause the production or release of new variants of that virus. And, the novel coronavirus is no exception to this.At least three variant strains of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) have been studied.What’s...