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The organic food market has been growing in recent years, both in Europe and the United States. Sales of organic food increased to $45.2 billion last year in the United States, according to the Organic Trade Association’s 2018 survey. References https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2707948 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4007233/

The organic food market has been growing in recent years, both in Europe and the United States. Sales of organic food increased to $45.2 billion last year in the United States, according to the Organic Trade Association’s 2018 survey. References https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2707948 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4007233/

In traditional Chinese medicine, emotions and physical health are intimately connected. Sadness, nervous tension, anger, worry, and fear are each associated with a particular organ in the body. While some types of pain are purely the unfortunate result of something going wrong at a physical level, it's important to note that other forms of discomfort primarily relate to your emotional well-being. References: Biro D. Is there such a thing as psychological pain? And why it matters. Cult Med Psychiatry. 2010;34(4):658-67. doi:10.1007/s11013-010-9190-y Shirai M, Soshi T. Why is heartache associated with sadness? Sadness is represented by specific physical pain through verbal...

In traditional Chinese medicine, emotions and physical health are intimately connected. Sadness, nervous tension, anger, worry, and fear are each associated with a particular organ in the body. While some types of pain are purely the unfortunate result of something going wrong at a physical level, it's important to note that other forms of discomfort primarily relate to your emotional well-being. References: Biro D. Is there such a thing as psychological pain? And why it matters. Cult Med Psychiatry. 2010;34(4):658-67. doi:10.1007/s11013-010-9190-y Shirai M, Soshi T. Why is heartache associated with sadness? Sadness is represented by specific physical pain through verbal...

For many of us, the holidays are a perfect time to fire up our backyard cookers and fill our patios and plates, with the delicious smells and tastes of sizzling steaks, burgers, and sausages served hot off the grill. While it can be a wonderful time enjoying good food, this is when many people experience uncomfortable bloating, gas, stomach aches, belching, and constipation.

For many of us, the holidays are a perfect time to fire up our backyard cookers and fill our patios and plates, with the delicious smells and tastes of sizzling steaks, burgers, and sausages served hot off the grill. While it can be a wonderful time enjoying good food, this is when many people experience uncomfortable bloating, gas, stomach aches, belching, and constipation.

Ladies, ever get a little bit of unplanned pee slip out? You are not alone. This happens to millions of women, and not just to older women. It may be time to improve your urinary tract health. When you notice that you have a urine leakage when you cough, sneeze or jump, it means that your pelvic floor muscles have weakened. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that form a hammock shape in your pelvis. The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the...

Ladies, ever get a little bit of unplanned pee slip out? You are not alone. This happens to millions of women, and not just to older women. It may be time to improve your urinary tract health. When you notice that you have a urine leakage when you cough, sneeze or jump, it means that your pelvic floor muscles have weakened. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that form a hammock shape in your pelvis. The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the...

Looks like not all vegetables are our friends. Some vegetables inhibit calcium metabolism and absorption that can trigger joint pain.This calcium can actually end up depositing on soft tissues (such as tendons and ligaments) and in your joints, leading to an inflammatory response.Research reports that one in three people have joint pain or inflammation when they eat these type of vegetables.   Resources: europepmc.org/abstract/MED/21106930

Looks like not all vegetables are our friends. Some vegetables inhibit calcium metabolism and absorption that can trigger joint pain.This calcium can actually end up depositing on soft tissues (such as tendons and ligaments) and in your joints, leading to an inflammatory response.Research reports that one in three people have joint pain or inflammation when they eat these type of vegetables.   Resources: europepmc.org/abstract/MED/21106930