If you spend too much of your day seated, you might develop neck and shoulder pain or even have a slight hunch. This can inhibit the muscles around your lungs from working and sap your body of energy. Locus pose helps reverse the slump, open up your chest and...

Millions of people suffer with low back pain, and it is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. Back problems are also, by far, the primary reason for appointments with acupuncturists. But does acupuncture really help these patients? Researchers from the...

People with celiac disease can’t eat gluten because their bodies can’t process this protein found in wheat, barley and rye. But gluten sensitivity can also make you feel bloated, cause fatigue, GI problems, headaches and gain weight. Some people test negative to...

Being able to work anywhere is handy, but it can also cause pain in your body. Put yourself in a better position and avoid muscle strain with these pointers: At Home – the top of the screen should be at eye level and about an arm’s length away with the keyboard right...

Ever heard of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)? A CSA is a farm who will deliver a box of garden vegetables and fruits directly to your door on a weekly or bi-weekly basis without picking up a spade. Most farms are strictly organic and can even offer other...

Dan Stevenson, an 11th Avenue resident of Oakland, CA, who is not religious nor Buddhist, purchased a 2-foot stone statue of Buddha at Ace Hardware and installed it on a median strip at 11th Avenue and 19th Street. He hoped that his gesture would bring tranquility to...