Basic Foam Roller Stretches for Back Pain Relief

February 28, 2022

If you're one of the estimated 85% of adults who have experienced low back pain, you know how challenging it can be to get relief. Depending on the nature of the discomfort, foam rolling may be worth trying. Foam rolling exercises make a fantastic addition to your self-healing repertoire. This self-myofascial release technique can safely and effectively relieve tension, tightness, and pain in your back.You can use these foam rolling exercises in conjunction with other healing approaches, such as massage, acupuncture, or hot and cold therapy.

February 20, 2022

The repeat use of antibiotics produce increased bacterial resistances and changes in the normal gut ecosystem. An infection that develops in the gastrointestinal tract caused by the Clostridium difficile bacterium is referred to as a C. difficile infection. Most individuals develop this type of infection because they have taken antibiotic medications to treat an unrelated infection that has thrown their gut microflora out of balance and allowed for the overgrowth of the Clostridium difficile bacterium. C. difficile that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon.

February 15, 2022

Chanca Piedra from the Peruvian Amazonian forest is known for its action on the kidneys and the renal system, to treat specific pathologies such as renal or biliary colic by “breaking” the lithiasis (stones) responsible for pain. It also has protective and detoxifying functions on the liver and digestive system.

The plant of chanca piedra helps to purge the liver of harmful substances and helps to detoxify it.

In 2002, a study published in India indicates that chanca piedra stimulates the production of bile which helps digestion and allows for better absorption of nutrients. It also slows down the absorption of substances considered toxic, particularly certain drugs. Traditional Chinese medicine also uses it for the same purpose.

February 14, 2022

Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushrooms), an oriental fungus, has a long history of use for promoting health and longevity in China, Japan, and other Asian countries. It is a large, dark mushroom with a glossy exterior and a woody texture. The Latin word lucidus means “shiny” or “brilliant” and refers to the varnished appearance of the surface of the mushroom. In China, G. lucidum is called lingzhi, whereas in Japan the name for the Ganodermataceae family is reishi or mannentake.

February 7, 2022

Stress, malnutrition, insufficient physical activity, ecology ,a hereditary factor – not so many people in our time can boast of an absolutely healthy thyroid gland that works without failures.

This butterfly-shaped organ may be called the general director of the human body. As soon as it starts functioning poorly, other organs start having problems as well. That is why an experienced doctor, before prescribing treatment for a patient, will definitely ask if he has any thyroid diseases. Let's talk about home remedies - herbs for the thyroid gland, which can support drug treatment, and sometimes replace it.

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Basic Foam Roller Stretches for Back Pain Relief

February 28, 2022

Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils against the Clostridioides difficile

Chanca Piedra and Liver and Digestive Health

Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi)

Thyroid Herbs That Help!

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