joint pain
General Health

Tips to Conquer Chronic Pain and Live Well

by Dr. Parang Mehta Chronic (long-lasting) pain is a widespread affliction of humanity. Estimates state that about 50 million people in the USA alone live with constant pain and are incapacitated partially or fully. Pain is not apparent; you may have constant pain, but people […]

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Fitness on a Budget

Exercise and Face Masks – What the Science Says

by James Titchen Face masks. No one enjoys wearing them. Unfortunately, for the time being, they’re a part of our everyday lives as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. But are they necessary during exercise? Do they impact performance, and why do they feel uncomfortable? In this […]

Fitness on a Budget

Five Tips for Unconventional Weight Loss

by Kylene Bogden Weight loss strategies are all over the spectrum running from reasonable and sensible to downright dangerous and ridiculous. A shortlist may include: Overly restricted calories  Juice cleanses  Point counting Replacing a meal with a shake. 20-hour fasts The list for conventional weight-loss […]

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Nutrition on a Budget

Do Kidney Detox Supplements Work? The Great Detox Debate

by Sharica Brookins, MD, FASN  What is Detox? Detox, short for detoxification, is the process of removing toxic substances from the body. Toxins can be ingested from an external environment, or be produced as end-products of a chemical reaction from an internal environment. Whether they […]