Cranberry juice is well known for its ability to treat UTIs. But is that reputation warranted? Or is the idea that drinking cranberry juice will help prevent or treat urinary track infections just an old wives tale? The difficult thing about this question is that the science is a bit conflicted on the answer. There … Read more
Drinking charcoal is something that most people would have thought crazy years ago, but now it’s quite popular. There are legions of fans who attest to the benefits of drinking activated charcoal: detoxing, weight loss, increased mental ability and focus, not to mention the poplar teeth cleaning. But, a popular question remains: is is safe … Read more
Celery Juice: Miracle Cure Or Hyped Fad There is a lot of press recently about the amazing health benefits of drinking celery juice. Countless papers seem to have sprung up seemingly overnight that make the claim that everyone needs to be juicing celery and how helpful it is. Everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop website, to … Read more
You’re Foots On Fire: Plantar Fasciitis Cures Does it feel like your heel is on fire when you stretch your leg out? If you’re a runner or jogger, then you might have either Achilles tendonitis or planter fascitis. These are two of the most common injuries that plaque runners. One common cause of these problems … Read more