No one likes pain, yet we should be thankful for it. Pain serves a vital function in letting us know when something within our bodies is not quite right. The problem is we often rely upon pain to direct our health choices instead of being proactive. A heart attack is often the first sign of heart disease most people notice, … Read More
Acupuncture for Pain?
Looking for pain relief? You might just find it among the dozens of available alternative pain treatments. While the term may conjure up thoughts of new and unproven remedies among some, acupuncture has a track record of helping people for literally thousands of years. Some in the traditional medical community seem to … Read More
Glucosamine and Chondroitin: Miracle Joint Cure?
Over the past decade or so, glucosamine and then chondroitin have become widely promoted for "joint health" by many supplement manufacturers. Today we look at what these supplements are and some of the evidence behind their use. What are glucosamine and chondroitin? Glucosamine is a compound found naturally in the body. It … Read More
A Rare Case of Upper Back Surgery
Upper back surgery made the news earlier this year when U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln underwent a procedure to remove part of a herniated disc which was pinching a nerve in her back. What is particularly interesting about this surgery, beside the fact it was on a sitting U.S. Senator, is how uncommon the need for upper back s … Read More
3 Vegetables that Fight Abdominal Fat
I bet you didn't know that there is a specific class of vegetables that contain very specific phytonutrients that actually help to fight against abdominal fat. Let me explain what they are and why... First of all, if you've already grabbed a copy of my new Fat Burning Kitchen Program then you may already know about … Read More
10 Tips for Better Sleep
Getting a full night's sleep is as important to good health as maintaining a proper diet and getting enough exercise. Yet a third of Americans get less than 6 ½ hours of sleep each night - much less the recommended 7-8 hours. Lack of sleep is associated with an inflammation causing increase of cytokine molecules. Long term … Read More
Home Spinal Decompression: Seated Inversion Therapy vs. Back Ease
With back pain affecting millions of adults each year, it has become increasingly important to seek out alternative forms of pain treatment. This is particularly true of those suffering from sciatica and chronic back pain because it inhibits their ability to lead a normal and active life. Since a major source of back pain … Read More
Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief Breakthrough?
Pain relief for osteoarthritis pain is often a process of trial and error. Healthcare practitioners have searched many years for the "holy grail" of osteoarthritis treatments: a safe treatment effective for 100% of patients. It appears the search is over. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and … Read More
The Healing Power of Far Infrared Heat
Hot and cold therapy has been proven effective treatments for back pain. Because of the combined efforts to break the pain-spasm cycles commonly associated with chronic back pain, many pain specialists recommend heat and cold therapy. Hot and cold therapy treatments come in rub-on treatments as well as basic leave-on hot … Read More
Alternative Treatments For A Herniated Disc
Typically the first thing that crosses a patient’s mind that has recently been diagnosed with a herniated disc is whether or not spinal surgery will be required. It is a common concern, due to both the risks as well as the cost of most surgical procedures. You should discuss your treatment options with a qualified doctor to … Read More