Cinnamon bark oil is obtained by steaming the bark of the cinnamon tree, or more precisely the Cinnamomum Verum tree. It is a strong, hot oil and should first be used sparingly in diluted form until you are certain your skin, lungs, and digestive tract are not irritated by it. For the health benefits, opt for Ceylon cinnamon oil over Cassia oil, even though the latter may be cheaper and more easily available.

Most of us experience a stiff neck once and awhile after a restless night’s sleep or from sitting at a computer desk for too long. Generally, a stiff neck is regarded as a normal condition that can be treated at home.

The plank exercise is a ridiculously simple yet amazingly beneficial endurance exercise that can help to strengthen and tone the core muscles of the abdomen, hips and back. With origins in yoga, planking is easy to do and can be adapted to provide benefits to even the most physically fit among us.

Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night by a strong cramp in your leg that felt as if it was going to tear your muscle apart? A nighttime spasm or tightening of a muscle is a common, usually harmless, occurrence that most often affects muscles of the calf, thigh or foot.

It can cause a lot of pain and steal away a chunk of your precious sleep. Although no one is immune to them, cramps are more common in older people, and about 1 in 3 people over the age of 60 experience them regularly.

There is absolutely no reason to be ashamed of being overweight or unhappy with your physical well-being. In the high paced society we live in, it’s difficult to juggle a job, personal issues, and a social life, all while focusing on a strict diet and fitness routine. As a matter of fact, in 2013 over 150 million Americans were classified as either obese or overweight.

Many women experience menstrual cramps just before or during their period. So, having abdominal cramping but no period can cause worry and anxiety. The reasons for stomach cramps with no period are usually connected with a woman’s reproductive system. So, pregnancy, ovulation, or a more serious condition of the womb like endometriosis can all cause cramps but no period. However, abdominal cramps with no menstruation can also be caused by digestive problems, appendicitis, or even stress.

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is vital for our health, and I’ve already written about it in my article about the dangers of sleep deprivation. But did you know that your sleeping position may affect your general health?

Natural Tooth Repair Method could Revolutionize Dental Treatments

Researchers from the King’s College in London discovered a way to stimulate tooth repair using an Alzheimer’s drug. The medical study “Promotion of natural tooth repair by small molecule GSK3 antagonists” was published in 2017.

With the rising popularity of nose piercing, the last thing that you expected was that a bump would appear on the pierced nose. Nose piercing bump can be unsightly and if it becomes infected, it can turn red, swollen, and fill up with pus. Some nose piercings develop bumps like keloids or granulomas. Of course, you want to know how to get rid of the bump on your nose as quickly as possible. After all, the nose stud was supposed to enhance your appearance, not cause an inflamed red lump on your nose.