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When you suffer from a headache or series of headaches, the common Western medicine treatment is over-the-counter medications and some basic lifestyle changes. These treatments, however, are often short-term and are not the most natural ways to treat your body.Read more

Nothing is worse than a headache that prevents you from thinking clearly and carrying on with your day. Some headaches can easily be cured with a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID), while others require you to sit in a low-light room and simply wait it out.Read more

It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies every single year. Seasonal allergies are often the result of pollen in the air that causes an allergic reaction in the body. The immune system proceeds to attack those foreign bodies by releasing histamines which creates those allergy symptoms we despise, including congestion, headaches, sinus pressure, and watery eyes.Read more

Just like that, Spring is here and so is its unwelcome companion, allergies. While some are affected by allergies year-round, many adults suffer from allergies throughout Spring and early summer as all that fresh pollen wreaks havoc on our immune systems. This pollen triggers an allergic reaction, causing sneezing, congestion, headaches, itchy nose, watery eyes and even a sore throat.Read more

Upon the first sign of low back pain, it’s not uncommon to immediately turn to a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ibuprofen. You get immediate relief, can carry on with your day, and if you are lucky, the pain will not return. If and when the pain returns, it is important you figure out the cause and how best to treat the pain.Read more

Whether chronic or due to a sudden muscle strain, low back pain can be debilitating and inhibit your day-to-day life. There are countless treatment methods that many swear by, and one natural treatment method we recommend considering is acupuncture. Below we walk you through the basics of acupuncture how it can help alleviate low back pain.Read more

When thinking of massage for arthritis, many who actually suffer from arthritis just imagine pain. Pressure tends to hurt joints that are already inflamed, so massage seems like the last thing to do. Though this may be the case during an arthritic flareup, massage can be a beneficial therapy for those suffering from osteoarthritis, gout, and even rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading for more information. Read more

Arthritis can be painful and even debilitating at times, and unfortunately there is no cure. While many medications can help alleviate pain, swelling and stiffness, there are tons of foods that either exacerbate these symptoms or help to alleviate them. Below are four foods that you should avoid and four foods that you should incorporate into your diet more often if you have arthritis.Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses on the most natural ways to treat the body. One of these ways is through herbs, each of which have a different purpose or role to help the body achieve harmony. Some herbs focus on healing, while others focus on balance, strengthening, or even detoxing. Desired healing and strengthening effects may be reached through a combination of herbs, which together promote a perfect balance of what the body needs.Read more

Whether you have a New Year’s resolution to lose some weight or you are looking for new methods to continue to lose weight, there is no doubt there are plenty of methods that people swear by. It’s common for the best weight loss results to come from a multi-method approach, and massage can actually be one of these methods. While you cannot expect to reach your desired weight by getting massages alone, it is true that massages can aid your weight loss journey. Here are 3 ways massage therapy can help you throughout your weight loss journey.Read more