Staying Active with Chronic Pain

Man exercising despite chronic pain

When you live with chronic pain, exercise is the last thing you want to do. When have been diagnosed with a chronic immune disorder, exercising will feel like your biggest challenge. Take for instance fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, chronic fatigue and arthritis. You may have painful tender areas, shooting pain, joint and muscle stiffness, and random body […]

Iron Deficiency: More Common Than You Might Think

Tired woman with iron deficiency

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, affecting 20 to 50% of the world’s population; however, it occurs less frequently in the United States. One study showed that as many as 20% of women between the ages of 18 and 55 years old suffer from iron deficiency. The most common cause […]