Fibromyalgia Overview Fibromyalgia is a relatively common chronic disorder affecting more than 3 million people in the United States. While symptoms can range from mild to intense, the disease generally causes widespread muscle pain, joint pain, and fatigue. The condition can also impact sleep, memory, or mood. Unfortunately, many patients with fibromyalgia go undiagnosed for …
Athletes and the human population are continuously pushing new heights and boundaries that can, at least partially, be attributed to the adaptation and modification of training methods they use. However, another aspect of the high-performance level of a modern-day athlete is their recovery modalities – an area that can strongly dictate how efficiently an athlete …
Currently, the available data from the last two decades indicate the global average life expectancy has increased by at least 5.5 years between the year 2000 and 2016 (1). However, while this increase in life expectancy is a testament to both the progression of modern medicine along with generic human knowledge, it also corresponds to …
Lyme disease is a common bacterial infection in humans caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a tick-borne parasite. In the United States, B. burgdorferi is the only pathogen causing the disease, while the Eu and Asia have a few other related bacterial species which cause Lyme disease as well, including Borrelia afzelii or Borrelia garinii. Importantly, Lyme …
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From its days as a supposed vampire repellant to modern times, garlic has been rumored to have countless health benefits. Plus, we can’t forget about how it adds sharp flavors to cuisines from around the world, which is a benefit in itself. Some of the health benefits of garlic have been scientifically proven; some appear …
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As training intensity for competitive sports has increased over the past decade, so too has the incidence of injury in athletes, including broken bones and strains or tears to muscles, tendons, and ligaments. As a result of this, numerous protocols aimed at optimizing diet, training and conditioning strategies, and intensity levels have been proposed as …
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The Ins and Outs of Apple Cider Vinegar As the name suggests, apple cider vinegar is a product that is made from apples. Given the popular folk wisdom that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” it is likely not surprising that apple cider vinegar can boost your health and vitality. Keep reading to …
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