Medication- Nutrient Interactions

Many people take dietary supplements to improve their health. Many people also take one or more medications for various health conditions. There are several known medication-nutrient interactions that people must be aware of – this post will highlight some of...

Managing Chronic Pain and Arthritis Through Nutrition

Most of us will have some physical pain throughout our lives (i.e., we fall down, injure ourselves playing sports, etc.). Everyone is also familiar with the typical sensations that go along with those injuries – heat, soreness, swelling and pain. These natural...

A Deadly Combination: Common Pain Medications and Antidepressant Drugs

photo credit: Charles Williams Pain and depression make a dangerous pair. In fact, this combination can be downright deadly. But the reason may surprise you: Two common treatments could actually be to blame. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like...