Acupuncture As A Remedy for Back Pain by: David A Griffiths

If you suffer from back pain you probably would not consider acupuncture as a treatment until you have exhausted many other alternatives. However, acupuncture is a type of ancient Chinese medicine that's been around for over 2,500 years and throughout this time it has been used for back pain relief, increasingly so in these modern times.

While it is not traditionally a part of western medicine, nowadays your doctor is quite likely to send you for this treatment if you are suffering from back or neck pain either persistantly or due to accident or injury.

New Apple Ingredient Discovery Keeps Muscles Strong! by: Michael Clonts

Natural Component of Apple Peels Found To Help Prevent Muscle Weakening

In search of an effective method to prevent muscle wasting that comes with illness and aging, researchers have located a natural compound that is very promising.

The findings reported in the June issue of Cell Metabolism (a Cell Press publication), identify a natural component of apple peels known as Ursolic Acid as a promising newnutritional therapy for the widespread and debilitating condition that affects nearly everyone at one time or another. 

Soapbox Does Vegan Beauty - By: Emma Kirby

Here at Soapbox we have a few vegetarians and vegans on the team. We wanted to do a little bit of research into vegan and cruelty free cosmetics and share our findings with you. Below is a list of common ingredients that can be in your cosmetics. If you look on cosmetic labels you will be able to see if these are in your lipstick or mascara etc. If you are unsure on any ingredients that aren’t listed here, a simple google search should re-assure you. BEESWAX (AKA CERA ALBA, CERA LAVA) – This is the wax from a bee’s hive. Bees must consume six or more pounds of honey in order to create one pound of wax. It is created by either being secreted by worker honeybees from four pairs of glands on the underside of their abdomens, or by secreting droplets of wax called "scales."

Chiropractic Care - What You Should Know by Patrick Dukes

To be truly happy, you have to be comfortable. If you do not feel good, your life will be miserable. You need to properly care for your back. If you fail to do so, you may end up needing to visit a chiropractor. Below, you're going to learn what you need to know so you're able to deal with pain in your life, so continue on!

There are a lot of medical doctors that are willing to work with alternative providers these days. This being said, it's vital that you know whether your medical insurance provides for chiropractic care and services. These services will help you get more care from the primary physician you see.

The Prevention Of Age Related Neurological Decline - By: Ron Sauciron

Our bodies are under constant assault from environmental toxins, pollutants in our food supply, pollutants in our water, and toxic additives in our food supply. Collectively they contribute to a state of neurological distress which, in turn, contributes to a state of premature aging of our brains. This is often a precursor to Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease. If this were to happen to you, it would be the beginning of the final chapter of your life. And that final chapter would be like staring in your own personal horror movie. It's a well known fact that there is no cure for these two ailments (from a pharmaceutical standpoint), and there are no cures on the horizon (from a pharmaceutical standpoint).

Superfoods - Which Ones Boost Your Immune System - By: Wilfredo Campanaro

Most folks hope to stay as healthy as they can for as long as possible. There's nothing wrong with this. For this reason, we work out as much as we can. We take more care with what we eat and include more healthy, well-balanced meals in our diet plan. All day long, we make it a point to keep water handy so we are assured of drinking enough to keep from becoming dehydrated. These are simply part of the life we must lead if we want to keep our health. Will this be adequate when flu season is upon us and everyone is getting the sniffles? Are the people at your workplace or school coming down with colds? Are you trying to avoid them so you don't get sick? This is when knowing how to boost the power of your immune system is important. Below are some superfoods you can include in your diet to help protect your health.

The Huge Popularity Of Juicing - By: Martin Mcsharlarne

Juicing your veggies is a good way to develop a healthier lifestyle. It allows you to eat a much larger amount of vegetables than you would be able to by eating them complete and it allows you to mix a range of vegetables together. You can change them up and manage an enjoyable variety while juicing. Some general vegetables to use are celery, spinach, kale, carrots, and cucumbers. You can even add up to half of a lemon or a lime, just peel it first. Note, you need to peel the carrots and cucumbers before juicing them as well. One popular oversight that many people produce while juicing is throwing away the extra peels of the veggies they juice. Retaining the peels can be a terrific way to moisturize and nourish your skin.

The Prevention Of Age Related Neurological Decline - By: Ron Sauciron

Our bodies are under constant assault from environmental toxins, pollutants in our food supply, pollutants in our water, and toxic additives in our food supply. Collectively they contribute to a state of neurological distress which, in turn, contributes to a state of premature aging of our brains. This is often a precursor to Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease. If this were to happen to you, it would be the beginning of the final chapter of your life. And that final chapter would be like staring in your own personal horror movie. It's a well known fact that there is no cure for these two ailments (from a pharmaceutical standpoint), and there are no cures on the horizon (from a pharmaceutical standpoint).

Your immune system and Food - By: Nancy Ap

Aside from ensuring that you practice excellent hygiene, you can also boost your immune system by eating certain foods. Your diet does play an extremely important role in the strengthening of your immune system, but sadly most of us no longer eat foods that will help us to fight off viruses and diseases. Truth is, you cannot just eat one orange or grapefruit, and instantly expect a cold to disappear or be prevented. A trulyhealthy immune system requires consistency in diet, exercise and sleep. With very few exceptions, it is better that you get your vitamins and minerals from fresh food than pills, as such, here is a list of thirteen foods that will help to boost your immune system.

Anti aging skin care products - By: Lauras Best

Anti aging skin care products remind me of the song ’18 till I die’. Indeed, anti aging skin care products are very popular today; and why not, who doesn’t want to look young for ever? Talking of anti aging skin care products, the first thing that comes to mind is vitamin C based anti aging skincare products. These products work by enabling the synthesis of collagen (a structural protein that is found in skin). This category of anti aging skin care products is related to anti-oxidants. Anti aging skin care products that are based on vitamin C are, however, posed with the danger of getting oxidised themselves (as they come into contact with air during their usage). So some anti aging skin care products are based on the derivatives of vitamin C, which are more stable and less expensive. However, the effectiveness of such anti aging skin care is not as much as it is for vitamin C based ant aging skin care products.

10 Uncovered Steps To Look More Younger by: Phillip Gresko

There are a few techniques which have been applied, however a very powerful issues for us to do are being constant in implementing wholesome way of life and eating habits.

We will�t cease the pure change, but we are in a position to nonetheless look youthful if we need to work hard to slow down the aging process.

Due to this fact, I�m going to assist you with 10 simple steps to make you look youthful:

Detox � It�s vital to begin detoxification, eliminating toxin from our body. Our body metabolism has finished that course of, but in everyday life we're uncovered to so many chemical hazards from air, meals and environment. Fasting or just consuming vegetables and fruit are methods to detoxify our body.


Sleep � Having enough sleep a minimum of 6-eight hours a day will make our skin healthier.

Natural Cures for Hot Flashes by: Christine R Urban

For as long as women have existed they have been searching for natural cures for hot flashes. No woman can escape this stage of their lives, regardless of how hard we try. My mother warned me of the difficulties she used to experience with hot flashes when I was younger, and now a grown woman myself, the full force of hot flashes is upon me. The main cause of hot flashes is menopause which overtakes every female at some point in their lives, normally during their late 40s or early 50s. Women will experience a feeling of intense heat along with a potential rise in heartbeat along with sweating. For this reason, hot flashes are often known as hot flushes or night sweats, if they occur at night. The changing hormone levels during menopause are the root of these hot flashes which can last anywhere from two to thirty minutes during each occurrence. While hormone replacement therapy and some experimental drugs for other illnesses, such as Gabapentin for migraine headaches and Effexor for depression, have been found to reduce hot flashes, cheap or zero expense natural cures do exist.