‘I’m plus-sized and this is how I fell in love with exercise’
I didn’t start exercising until my mid-twenties. I’m plus size and wasn’t athletic in school, and I’d never found a…
How to care for your health in the summer heat with traditional Thai medicine
Every year, around April, the temperature in Thailand sizzles at its hottest. The increasing temperature causes our bodies to be…
The future of nutrition advice
Most of us know we should eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. So why would the National Institutes of Health spend…
Recovery after exercise: should I freeze?
Often the muscle soreness after a workout is at its greatest 24 to 48 hours after exercise and could persist…
Can Alternative Medicine Help People With Asthma?
During her time working with underserved communities in southwest Philadelphia, Maureen George encountered many unconventional asthma treatments, including the use…
On Nutrition: Vitamin C revisited
Experts at the Linus Pauling Institute sponsored an extremely interesting presentation of vitamin C this week. You may remember Dr.…
This is the best time to exercise for sleep, according to science
It goes without saying, the best time of day to exercise is the time that best suits you, your schedule…
Let Us Grasp The Perks About Kratom Leaves
Markets are flooded with new products every day. Unique benefits of ancient products also come to light with every passing…
March is National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month, organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is celebrated each March. This year, the theme is…
This Type of Exercise Could Lower Your Risk for Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease, According to New Research
A new review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that doing as little as 30 minutes of muscle-strengthening activity per week…