When we think of clogged arteries, we think of the elderly or the obese, but the truth is that plaque begins forming as early as 10 years of age. This doesn’t mean that every 10 year old is walking around with partially-clogged arteries, but it does mean that those calcium molecules have begun sticking cholesterol deposits o … Read More
Heal a Herniated Disc…? You Bet You Can!
By Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT The Healthy Back Institute Let me be very clear that despite what you may have been told, it is very possible to heal a herniated disc. Yes, I said heal... and without invasive surgery or years of physical therapy. Why haven't you heard this statement before? It's simply because most doctor … Read More
There’s Always Time for Fitness! You Just Need to “Fit” It In…
Here is what we know already. Today's obesity epidemic puts everyone on notice that letting yourself go is no longer an option. Getting out of shape can lead to life-threatening health complications - cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high-blood pressure. Exercise is a must. But where do you find the time to exercise? … Read More
Weak Abs Cause Back Pain! Here’s What You Need To Know To Make Sure Your Abs Are Helping and NOT Hurting You…
by Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT The Healthy Back Institute Winter is here and this is the time many people become less active, eat more, store more belly fat... and experience greater pain. It's the combination of less motion, more fat and colder weather that adds to our pain... and the low back in often the target. Did … Read More
Taking Pressure off Your Spine
And it fixes a lot of back-pain problems... Click here to watch the Inversion video now. Here at The Healthy Back Institute we're HUGE fans of inversion therapy for two BIG reasons: First, because it feels fantastic on your back. You just don't realize how much pressure your spine is under all-day, everyday until yo … Read More
Do You Suffer from Adrenal Fatigue?
By Herb Borkland, Health Writer Tired all the time? Hate to get out of bed in the morning? Need to jumpstart yourself with coffee, Red Bull, salty or sugary snacks? Do you only feel at your best after 6 PM? Your problem may be what is being called "Adrenal Fatigue" (AF). You look and act like the same old you and show no s … Read More
Combat Aging…by Maintaining Strong Muscles!
By David Levine, Health Writer Everyone loses muscle strength as they get older, and that's a normal part of aging... right? Well, yes and no. Let me explain. No matter how old you are, your muscle tissue--like all other tissues--continuously breaks down. But like other tissues, it can be built back up. When you' … Read More
A New Look at FAT — Because it Doesn’t “Just Sit There”
by James B. LaValle, Pharmacist, Nutritionist, Naturopath The discovery of "leptin" in 1994 created an explosion of interest in the "biology of white adipose tissue" - otherwise known as FAT. You probably remember those photos of seriously obese mice sitting next to their slender littermates - and the only difference betwee … Read More
A New Look at FAT… Because it Doesn’t “Just Sit There”
by James B. LaValle, Pharmacist, Nutritionist, Naturopath The discovery of "leptin" in 1994 created an explosion of interest in the "biology of white adipose tissue" - otherwise known as FAT. You probably remember those photos of seriously obese mice sitting next to their slender littermates - and the only difference bet … Read More
Blood Sugar Regulation — Fact vs. Fiction
While the internet and technology in general has worked to make our lives more efficiently and convenient, it has also increased the spread of misinformation. We can now make dinner reservations and buy movie tickets online, physicians can get x-rays within minutes and we can video chat with mom from half way around the worl … Read More