Cracking the Cold: Understanding Joint Pain in Chilly Weather and How to Find Relief
Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones
Do your achy joints become more painful in cold weather? Well, you are not alone. Many people complain that during cold weather, especially during late fall and winter, they experience joint pain, especially in the hips, knees, and ankles. The question that arises then, is what is the cause of joint pain in the cold? To answer your questions, we have explored the scientific reasons for this kind of pain and given you applicable tips to help manage joint pain during colder months. Have a look! Why Joint Pain Occurs Due To Cold Weather Scientific evidence shows that joint pain feels worse in...
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Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Management Strategies
Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones
Sciatica refers to the nerve pain resulting from an injury or irritation to your sciatic nerve. Sciatica is not a condition, but rather a symptom of another problem involving the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the human body. It runs from the lower back, through the buttocks, and down the legs, ending just below the knee. The sciatic nerve controls several muscles in the lower legs and supplies sensation to the skin of the foot and the majority of the lower leg. Causes of Sciatica Sciatic nerve pain is often a result of a herniated disk in the...
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Unlocking the Connection: How Stress Manifests Physically and What It Means for Your Health
Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones
We all have experienced stress at one point in our lives. But, not everyone experiences it in the same way. Stress indeed takes a toll on our minds, but did you know that sometimes physical symptoms are your body’s way of telling you that your brain is under too much stress? Stress and chronic pain have a complex relationship. At times, physical symptoms are not caused by any illness. Stress could be the underlying problem that needs to be addressed. Prolonged or unmanaged stress can wreak havoc on your body, resulting in body pains, aches, and other symptoms. Understanding how...
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Unlocking Relief: Navigating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Care
Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects one of the primary nerves in the wrist area. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. The leading cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is extra pressure on the median nerve at the wrist inside the tunnel. The extra pressure can come from swelling or inflammation of the contents inside the tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include wrist pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. To better understand carpal tunnel syndrome and how to ease it, it’s essential to start by...
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Conquering Migraines: Expert Guidance on Navigating Through Migraine Management
Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones
Most of us think of migraine as a bad headache. But the truth is it is more than just a bad headache. A migraine is a severe headache that can cause debilitating, throbbing, one-sided head pain that can leave you in bed for days. The headache phase of a migraine usually lasts at least four hours, but it can also last for days. Triggers like loud noises, bright lights, strong odors, and physical activities can worsen this headache, causing symptoms like vision changes, fatigue, irritability, and nausea. People who have suffered from migraine say that it is disruptive and can interfere with...
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Sedentary Hazards: Understanding the Dangers of Prolonged Sitting
Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones
Living a sedentary lifestyle has become a norm for most of us. The truth is we spend most of our days sitting. Whether in an office, working from home, commuting or just relaxing on the couch scrolling through social media, most of us are barely up and moving like we should be. But one thing we need to know is that the sedentary lifestyle we have adopted has dire health consequences. Prolonged sitting can lead to adverse outcomes. Have a look at some of the hidden dangers of sitting too long; Loss of strength and flexibility When you sit for too long, your muscles and joints remain...
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Posture Matters: Unveiling the Hidden Impact on Your Health
Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones
Is the phrase “Stand up straight” familiar to you? Whether we realize it or not, we sometimes feel guilty about poor posture. Many of us slouch more than we should following fatigue after a long day, poorly designed workspaces, a challenging workout at the gym, or just a bad night of sleep. Anytime you are not standing or sitting straight and engaging your muscles, when your shoulders are rounded, or you are not holding your neck high, you are portraying signs of bad posture. But do you realize that there are several adverse effects that poor posture can have on your body? Here is an...
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The Truth About Protein: Separating Facts from Fiction
Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones
There have been a lot of controversial knowledge versions from different researchers on protein. The layman is often left at the crossroads on whether protein is harmful to our health, how much of it is adequate for a day, or whether to abandon animal protein and depend on plant proteins. While the body can manufacture some of the 21 amino acids, the essential category must come from the food we eat. Some researchers have demonized protein citing the following...
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3 Steps to Stop Emotional Eating - Leti Algeri
Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones
Lety Algeri is a certified Holistic Health Coach and the founder of The Craving Crusher Method. She helps women break free from Emotional Eating, and empowers them to create healthy relationships with food using her unique Food Therapy Techniques. What makes Lety unique are her simple yet effective strategies and her compassionate yet direct approach to coaching women for lifelong change. Her magnetic personality inspires her clients and followers to become better versions of themselves, making her message so powerful and effective. Links: FB: LetyAlgeri1 IG:...
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Protein Intake for Overall Health: How Much Do You Really Need
Health Made Easy with Dr. Jason Jones
We have heard that protein is an essential macronutrient in bodybuilding and repair. But how much of this macronutrient is enough for us in a day? The absolute protein requirement per day depends on factors such as physical activity levels, muscle mass composition and goals, age, and the body’s overall health state. Getting inadequate protein quantity can adversely affect our overall health, physique, and general body constituents. The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommends 0.36g of proteins per pound (0.8g) per kg of body weight. Although this protein quantity may be adequate to keep...
info_outlineThe Importance of Gratitude
In a society where everything is at our fingertips all the time, it is easy to be ungrateful. The alluring desire to have the power, freedom and security that others have will hinder us from having gratitude. This takes a toll on our emotions and if our happiness and gratitude comes from the achievements we make, satisfaction becomes unattainable.
Gratitude is important because:
It shifts your focus
Focus gives us motivation and direction towards our goals. The more the negativity we entertain, the more we see it in our lives. You will see the problems and dilemmas if all you think about is that. Positivity also works the same way. The more gratitude you have the more you will see positivity in everything. When things are bad, you will always look for a silver lining. Gratitude gives you a monumental shift in your focus.
It improves the quality of life
You don’t have to be wealthy to improve the quality of your life. Gratefulness is all you need. Your mental health, physical strength and emotional well-being is derived from simple gratitude. Gratitude also brings satisfaction in life. You readily appreciate things in your life in whatever form they come in. It is not successful people only who need to be grateful. Everyone needs to have gratitude wherever you are in life because gratitude is not about money.
It makes you feel happier
Many people derive their joy from how many things they own. Cars, houses, jobs. But when it comes to gratitude, all these things are not necessary. It has been studied and concluded that gratitude can indeed make you happier. Gratitude also breeds optimism. As you become more grateful, you will become happier.
It reduces your innermost fears
Gratitude minimizes your fears because it is difficult to be both grateful and fearful simultaneously. Fear comes from dwelling on things that are beyond our control. We can overcome these fears through gratitude. Gratitude instills a sense of appreciating the “now” moments instead of worrying about the future.
It strengthens and enhances your faith
Regardless of your faith, Muslim, Buddhist or Christian, gratitude strengthens your faith in what you believe in. Gratitude comes from a deep rooted appreciation which becomes a part of someone’s character. Gratitude instills the belief that in whatever situation you are going through, you are not alone. Therefore, you will be less likely to worry.
It gives you a peace of mind
Gratitude builds an inner peace of mind which doesn’t develop when you are always expecting certain things. It makes you more humble even when you become successful. An attitude of gratitude instills in you a sound piece of mind which most assuredly you will need in life.
It emboldens you to reach your goals
Gratitude gives us the courage to pursue the goals we set. When you are happy, healthy and sound in every aspect, you reach your goals easily without distractions. When you lack these things, you will not move forward.
Gratitude will transform your life and how you look at things.