America has very much become a “throwaway” society, but there’s one area where we may be holding on to an item for too long … our pillows. Most people use the same pillow for more than three years, according to a study by Ergoflex UK.[i] For some, it becomes like a security blanket, something you can’t possibly imagine sleep … Read More
"Should I get back surgery?" Over the years here at The Healthy Back Institute it's easily one of the questions we've heard most. However, another extremely common question we've heard is, "I've had back surgery but it didn't really help... is there anything else I can do?" And unfortunately, another common question … Read More
Nearly half of U.S. adults (47 percent) struggle with at least one type of chronic pain, according to a survey of 353,000 people from Gallup-Healthways.[i] Among them, 31 percent have neck or back pain, 26 percent have leg or knee pain, and 18 percent have another kind of pain. Further, among those in their late-40s to la … Read More
It’s nearly impossible to watch an episode of “Dancing With the Stars” (DWTS) without marveling over the sheer athleticism of the contestants. Competitive ballroom dancing is easily one of the most taxing, most demanding of physical feats. As reported by the Associated Press (AP):[i] “Even Olympians have been felled by the … Read More
Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly is probably the best way to keep bad breath, or halitosis, at bay. That and avoiding some of the most common bad-breath offenders, like tobacco products, onions and garlic, can keep your breath fresh most of the day. But you probably know that already. So let’s say you’ve forgone … Read More
Sometimes the causes of neck and back pain are obvious – hours spent hunched over your steering wheel or computer … an injury from a weekend basketball game … or wrenching your back while digging in your garden, for example. Other times, your neck and back may ache and you have no idea why. This is perhaps most frustratin … Read More
The first vinegar is said to have been created on accident, after grape juice was left to sit out for too long. The juice first turned into wine and then into vinegar, and today the literal meaning of vinegar (in French) is actually “sour wine.” Vinegar has been valued since ancient times for its medicinal properties. Eve … Read More
His band, Del Castillo, "pull together Latin music's romance and rock's grit," according to Billboard Magazine. They lay down "infectious Latin rhythms with mind-boggling solos. They whip crowds into a frenzy," according to Guitar Player Magazine, and display “eruptions of technique and taste (that) conjure images of Eddi … Read More
If you suffer joint pain, and/or degeneration of your joints and cartilage, the podcast below may surprise you... but most importantly, what you'll learn will likely HELP you in a big way! You'll discover the four primary causes of joint pain and joint pain problems... And you'll discover the important steps to take no … Read More
There are many risk factors for back pain that you can control – like your weight, posture, and even the position you sleep in. Your height, however, is not among them, yet it can influence your risk of back pain. Adults have the same number of vertebrates in their spine regardless of height, but they’re generally larger … Read More