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What Is A Macrobiotic Diet?

The macrobiotic diet is one focused on whole grains, vegetables, and beans but also incorporates lifestyle elements and efforts to balance the body’s opposing energies. Proponents of this diet say it can support healing of chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia. Consider the story of Lizzz Klein, who lived a fast-paced life as an entrepreneur and … Read more

How To Use Ayurvedic Medicine For Chronic Pain

If you’re looking for a natural, dietary approach to chronic pain that is customized to your body, the system of Ayurvedic medicine might be the one. Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest systems of medicine. It began in India thousands of years ago and incorporates specific foods, spices, and health practices to maximize health … Read more

Phoenix Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner

There’s nothing quite like a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. The juicy turkey, richly flavored mashed potatoes, tart cranberry sauce—and the pile of plates left to clean up after the festivities. Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without the mess by visiting one of the many places in Phoenix serving a holiday meal. Options also abound … Read more

Are Your Habits Healthy?

Much of people’s lives have to do with the sum of their habits. Good habits support health while bad habits could undermine it. This is good news because while creating a healthy lifestyle may seem overwhelming, all lifestyle changes require is examining of individual habits and deciding if each helps or hinders health. However, deciding … Read more

National Eating Healthy Day

Eating healthy is a foundation for feeling good and minimizing chronic pain. National Eating Healthy Day on Nov. 5 celebrates the health benefits of fruits, vegetables, and other whole, unprocessed foods while encouraging people to eat more of them. National Eating Healthy Day is organized by the American Heart Association (AHA), which promotes partaking in … Read more

Recipe: Watermelon Gazpacho

What’s more comforting than a bowl of soup? A cold bowl of soup on a hot day! That might sound odd, but gazpacho is an excellent way to consume a nutrient-rich meal, without all of the heaviness (or heat!) associated with several courses. This recipe is so simple to prepare; after the ingredients are chopped, … Read more

Arizona Business Profile: Citrine Natural Beauty Bar

Arizona resident and founder of Citrine Natural Beauty Bar Melissa Lenberg developed rheumatoid arthritis as a teen, and consequently developed a heightened sensitivity to the products she put on her body. The skin is the body’s largest organ, and lotions, soaps, and cosmetics placed on it seep into the body, and, some believe, alter its … Read more

Is Yoga Enough Exercise By Itself?

Yoga practitioners and medical professionals alike tout the many benefits of yoga, ranging from strength and flexibility to an increased ability to stay calm during chaos. But not every yoga session results in sweating or an increased heart rate, leading some to question its merit as a workout. Is yoga alone enough exercise? The answer … Read more

Is CrossFit Bad For Your Health?

CrossFit, an intense strength-training exercise, has swept the nation, with the number of gyms skyrocketing from 13 in 2005 to 7,000 in 2014, according to Channel Signal, a consumer marketing company. People are attracted to the workout’s ever-changing nature that incorporates weights, speed training, gymnastics, and stretching. Meanwhile, the intense camaraderie CrossFitters develop while working … Read more

Why High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Works

If you’re looking to spice up your workout, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be just the ticket. The American College of Sports Medicine ranked HIIT the top fitness trend of 2014, but this workout’s supreme effectiveness makes it more than a trend. Unlike exercise routines like Crossfit that involve a specific gym and a specific … Read more