Many people think acupuncture works by some strange combination of mysticism and the placebo effect. That’s simply not true. Even though acupuncture was developed long before modern medicine, in China five thousand years ago, it has been proven again and again to have real positive effects on physical and mental ailments. The mysterious explanation You…
As you get older, you’re more prone to back problems, specifically disc impingement or herniated discs, which can cause continuous pain and numbness. Discs are the cushions between vertebrae in your spine. These little discs do a lot of work: They stop the vertebrae from grinding together and help provide flexibility. The problem is that…
It’s not menopause that causes issues with women’s health and well-being. Instead, perimenopause, the time leading up to the end of menstruation, can cause a whole host of problems—and it might last up to ten years. Fluctuations in your hormones, such as dropping estrogen levels, can result in symptoms such as night sweats, insomnia, hot…