Metabolism is the sum total of cellular activity that goes on in your body at any given time. If your daily grind includes a lot of brain storming but very little physical activity, chances are your metabolism is slow, and…

You don’t have to be an elite athlete to know that exercise and achy muscles go hand in hand. Most people are familiar with the delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) experienced a day or two after a workout. In fact,…

Time marches on for all of us, and getting older is inevitable. But there are many things you can do to slow the ravages of time on your skin. After all, age is just a number, and youthful glowing skin…

You have probably heard about cryotherapy as a treatment for sore muscles and joints, to promote healing after an injury, or to combat skin conditions like acne and psoriasis. But did you know that cryotherapy has many health benefits that…

During the summer months, when heat and humidity have you sweating buckets, it is easy to remember to stay hydrated. Iced beverages abound in summer, quickly cooling and rehydrating as you stay active. But during the cold of winter, an…

With winter in full force, its ice and snow keeping you indoors and giving you the blues, a desert destination may sound like just the ticket to warm you up and boost your mood. Whether your destination is Las Vegas,…

Using cold therapy to speed recovery and treat soft tissue injuries is nothing new. Athletes have been taking ice baths for decades, and “Ice” is a key element of the first-aid acronym “PRICE”—(Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), standard protocol for…

Your facial skin is your most prominent feature, providing a smooth canvas that serves as a backdrop for other features like your eyes and lips. When unsightly conditions turn your smooth skin into a lunar landscape, full of bumps, craters…

Sprains are among the most common athletic injuries, and most athletes experience some type of sprain during their career. A sprain is the result of over-stretching and tearing of ligaments that connect bone to bone at a joint. It causes…

If you are having trouble managing your weight and feel tired and run down, you may be suffering from deficiencies of certain micronutrients. Being overweight and lethargic are signs of serious health issues that should not be ignored. In many…