Living with sciatica can be overwhelming, as this type of nerve pain often radiates from the lower back down the leg. Understanding the causes and symptoms is essential for effective treatment. Sciatica results from irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve—the longest nerve in the human body. What is Sciatica? Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes inflamed or compressed, causing pain that can travel from the lower back to the buttocks, thighs, and even feet. Co

I have had chronic pain in my knee for a very long time. I tore my ACL playing basketball in college and have had other minor tears, sprains and even a medial meniscal cyst over the last ten years. All of this has left a tremendous amount of scar tissue, arthritis and pain in my knee. I have been advised that I need a total knee replacement but have been doing as many natural things as possible to postpone or possibly forego this all together. I am a firm believer in food as

It's a simple yet sensational entrée. Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time: Servings: 10 mins 35 mins 50 mins 4 This recipe for slow-baked salmon with cherry tomatoes may change the way you cook salmon at home. The fish is baked at a low temperature and cooks gently and slowly in the oven, resulting in silky flesh with a gorgeous, vibrant hue. Roasting alongside the fish is a mixture of juicy cher

The chicken gets intense flavor from a long marinade and a light char on the grill. Marinate Time: Total Time: Yield: 2 hrs 2 hrs 45 mins 4 sandwiches These chicken banh mi from the late Bay Area chef Charles Phan depart from tradition in a few delicious ways. Lemongrass is the customary seasoning for Vietnamese-style grilled pork or chicken, but Phan used fragrant Chinese five-spice powder instead. He also included red

Here's an easy sheet-pan dinner just right for a busy weeknight. Juicy roasted chicken thighs, crispy potatoes, and wilted escarole make for a cozy, delicious meal. Prep Time: Total Time: Servings: 25 mins 1 hr 15 mins 4 Ingredients 1 pound small Dutch or baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 lemon, scrubbed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained 2 pounds

Charles Phan's Vietnamese chicken dish features tender bites of thigh meat coated in a sweet-savory glaze spiked with chiles and ginger for big, bold flavor. Active Time: Total Time: Servings: 25 mins 35 mins 4 Why It Passed the Test It was named one of  F&W's 40 best-ever recipes  in 2018. This 35-minute recipe delivers restaurant-level flavor from pantry ingredients like fish sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar. Pepper,

Make your next beef stew in a slow cooker for all that long-cooked, rich flavor with none of the fuss. Adding a few ingredients near the end of cooking helps the dish stay fresh and bright with plenty of texture. Be sure to use boneless chuck roast, which has excellent marbling and flavor. Feel free to double this recipe, which makes even better leftovers, and freezes easily once cooled. Active Time: Total Time: Yield: 40 mins 7 hrs 55 min

This slow-cooked take on a Vietnamese classic builds deep flavor from chicken, ginger, and spices. Active Time: Slow Cook Time: Total Time: Servings: 30 mins 8 hrs 10 hrs 10 mins 6 Crafting a deeply flavored, well-balanced chicken pho usually demands hours of hands-on simmering and skimming — but this slow-cooker riff delivers all the depth with little fuss. This simplified version of the bel

Maple syrup, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic come together in this simple slow cooker chicken dish with crisped skin and caramelized brussels sprouts. Active Time: Total Time: Servings: 45 mins 2 hrs 55 mins 4 WHY IT PASSED THE TEST • Slow-cooking the chicken with garlic, ginger, and maple syrup yields fall-apart tenderness and deep flavor. • A final skillet sear crisps the skin beautifully, creating a confit-like contra

Be weary of these sneaky little cortisol spikers. You’re probably well aware of the things that can trigger stress : heavy workloads, relationship strain, and even small moments like an unplanned meeting or awkward run-in.  But did you know that certain foods can actually spike your cortisol levels and leave you feeling stressed—even without you fully appreciating what’s happening physiologically. Here’s what nutrition experts say may be contributing to elevated cortisol lev