General Health

Whether you take essential oils via post-nasal drip or steam, you can use them for sinus headaches, congestion, and a drippy nose, as well as to open up blocked passages and otherwise promote the draining of the mucus clogging up your skull. The sinuses are a series of hollow cavities within your skull, each lined with a mucosal layer. No one really knows what purpose the sinuses serve, though the main theories involve air filtration or helping to enhance our voices. What is clearer, however, is what happens when the sinuses become aggravated in a condition called sinusitis, a sinus inflammation. Whether by allergen or pathogen, the linings of the sinuses can swell and impede drainage while also boosting mucus production. This results in congestion, stuffiness, and a painful sinus headache. How Essential Oils Work for Sinus Infection Congestion arises for two reasons. The first is that your sinuses and/or nasal passages are producing more mucus than can be drained … [Read more...] about 14 Best Essential Oils for Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Treatment

It’s something we all aspire to in one way or another. Whether it’s mastering an instrument, a field of study, or twisting and turning the chaotic blocks of a Rubik’s cube into a concise 6-sided color pallet, mastery feels pretty darn good, right? I’m a former rocket scientist turned fitness expert who, after spending years of studying and mastering aerospace engineering took to the task of mastering my true passion: Building muscle. And I want to teach you how master muscle growth so you can become a maestro of muscle, a virtuoso of vascularity, a prodigy of pump… And trust me… It isn’t rocket science. In fact, like I cover in my free book, Muscle (grab your copy here), building muscle is actually really simple. Like, stupid simple. And today I want to help you become a muscle master by nailing down three proven muscle growth mechanisms: Mechanical tension, metabolic stress, and muscle damage. Mechanical Tension What Is It? When’s the … [Read more...] about The 3-M’s That Will Make You A Master of Muscle Growth

Credit: iStock.com/Eivaisla Red root (Ceanothus americanus) is a shrub native to eastern North America. It also goes by the names wild snowball and mountain sweet. The name New Jersey tea was popularized during the American Revolution, since its leaves were used as a substitute for black tea. Many of the Ceanothus americanus uses and benefits were discovered by the Native Americans. For instance, the Chippewa used red root for shortness of breath, bloating, and constipation. The Cherokee also used the root as a digestive tonic. And the Iroquois used it to treat diarrhea and colds, and to improve blood flow. Native Americans also used red root tea for catarrh, fevers, sore throats, skin cancer, venereal sores, and wound healing. In this article, we will examine the health benefits of red root in further detail. You will also learn more about the taste of red root, how to use it, and the potential side effects of this herbal remedy. Health Benefits of Red Root (Ceanothus americanus) … [Read more...] about Red Root (Ceanothus americanus): Health Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects

Credit: iStock.com/IPGGutenbergUKLtd Your lymphatic system is an important part of your immune system, designed to rid the body of waste. When functioning properly, it eliminates waste through respiratory movement and natural muscle contractions. That being said, toxins, cellular waste, and fluid will build up when the lymphatic system and lymph nodes fail to properly drain. A lymphatic drainage massage may be an effective option, especially if you’ve had surgery on your lymph nodes. Surgery and other damage often lead to a condition called lymphedema. Lymphatic drainage massage is a safe and gentle technique that targets lymph flow and breaks apart lymph congestion while also stimulating lymph and draining waste and fluid from the body. In this article, we will detail lymphatic drainage massage benefits. Read on to also learn how a lymph drainage massage is performed and when to avoid a lymphatic drainage massage. What Are the Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage? Lymphatic … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

The lymphatic system involves a network of vessels that pass through your tissues to allow the movement of lymph fluid, which circulates throughout the body similarly to blood. Lymph fluid moves as a result of walking, breathing, and muscle and intestinal activity. As the muscles tighten, lymph nodes are squeezed, and lymph is filtered through lymph nodes. The main function of the lymphatic system is to cleanse toxins and protect against harmful organisms. Lymphatic congestion occurs when the lymphatic system fails to properly drain, and toxins and cellular waste products will therefore accumulate. How to Cleanse Your Lymphatic System Naturally Lymphatic congestion can lead to fatigue, stiffness, bloating, swollen lymph nodes, brain fog, itchy and dry skin, cellulite, chronic sinusitis, colds, ear issues, sore throats, and cold hands and feet. If you experience such symptoms, a lymphatic system cleanse may help detox your body. In this section, we will explore tips for how to cleanse … [Read more...] about Draining Lymph Nodes: How to Cleanse Your Lymphatic System Naturally