Are you one of the 75% of Americans who aren’t getting enough magnesium in their diet? Let’s explore this essential mineral that could be the key to managing your blood pressure naturally. How Magnesium Lowers Blood Pressure Your body relies on magnesium for over 600 biochemical reactions. Here’s how it helps control your blood pressure:…
Is vaping without nicotine really as safe as we thought? In this post, we’ll look at an important topic that might surprise many: the dangers of vaping, even when using nicotine-free products. A groundbreaking study has uncovered that these seemingly harmless vape fluids can still cause significant harm to lung health. The Unexpected Discovery A…
In today’s blog post, we’ll look at the top ten ways to lower blood pressure immediately without prescription medications. High blood pressure can be a concern, but there are natural and effective methods you can use to help bring your levels down quickly. Let’s dive into the best techniques! Get OutsideSpending time outdoors can significantly…
Cortisol, commonly known as the stress hormone, plays a vital role in our body’s response to stress and influences numerous physiological processes. It serves as nature’s built-in alarm system, working with certain parts of your brain to control mood, motivation, and fear[4]. While essential for regulating metabolism, immune response, and blood pressure, chronically elevated cortisol…
Today, let’s get into the heated debate on cooking oils. With so many options available, which ones are the best for your health? And more importantly, which should you avoid? Let’s find out! When it comes to cooking oils, not all are created equal. Did you know that cooking oils can be classified based on…
As we head into 2025, let’s take a look at the fruits and vegetables you can buy without breaking the bank on organic options. Did you know that certain fruits and vegetables are less likely to be contaminated with pesticides? While many of us strive to buy organic, it’s not always affordable. Thankfully, the Environmental…
In this article we present the top 10 ways to relieve lower back pain using natural methods. The key is to target back pain from all the different angles including: ergonomics, posture, exercise, sleep and mental health. The following are not presented in any specific order. 1. Mind your posture when Sitting and Standing Keep…
The traditional Plank exercise is great for core strength and many people are familiar with it, but many folks struggle to do it correctly. Commonly, people have the positioning wrong, or they feel it in the wrong places such as their legs or lower back. This is why we have included 4 plank variations below,…
According to research done by Vladimir Janda in 1979, Upper Crossed Syndrome is a muscle imbalance where certain muscles are too weak (underactive) and others are too tight (overactive). This imbalance can develop in individuals who maintain a slouched sitting position for prolonged periods of time.[1][4] The good news is there are specific exercises you…
There are a variety of causes for back pain and two common ones we see are people who are either hypomobile or hypermobile. People who are hypomobile have restricted mobility. They have tighter joints and less range of motion. – These folks need more mobility/movement work. Hypermobile people, on the other hand, have extreme flexibility…