"I think I slipped a disc,” is one of the most common phrases I hear from back pain patients. The truth is, you can’t really slip a disc. Your intervertebral discs are fused to the vertebrae of your spine. They help keep each bone aligned and supported. You can imagine intervertebral discs by thinking of a thick, spong … Read More
The 12 Most Common Activities Associated With Deadly Lightning Strikes Getting struck by lightning is rare … but it’s not impossible. You’re actually far more likely to be struck by lightning (odds are 1 in 1 million) than you are to win the Mega Millions lottery (odds are 1 in 176 million).[i] … Read More
One of our contributing experts recently put together a kick-butt article that is the "Do This — and DON’T Do That” rule-book when it comes to getting rid of unsightly cellulite dimples, shadows and ripples. It’s a quick read with some eye-opening tips and a helpful video that you’ll want to see while it’s still up. ––––– … Read More
7 Essential Tips for MAXIMUM Relief If you ever experience back pain, you may instinctively reach for a hot water bottle, heating pad or even simply a warm blanket to provide soothing relief. As you might already suspect, heat has been scientifically proven to provide pain relief in people with low back pain.[i] Studies sho … Read More
If you like apples, you’re already a step ahead, health wise, as apples (peels only!) contain rutin, a flavonoid antioxidant also found in buckwheat, citrus fruit peels, onions and black tea. There’s good reason to add a lot more rutin to your diet, … Read More
People with a sense of humor at work are considerably more successful, according to report in Forbes magazine (2/21/2012). And many studies have shown that people with a sense of humor who make it a point to laugh often in general are healthier and happier overall in life... With that in mind, here are 30 very funny work-re … Read More
15 Healing Benefits of This Natural Wonder Belladonna is a perennial plant that’s sometimes known as Deadly Nightshade because its foliage and berries contain tropane alkaloids, which can be toxic and may lead to hallucinations when taken incorrectly. However, at the proper doses the alkaloids in belladonna also impact the … Read More
By Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA, CPRS There's nothing quite like sitting down on a crisp fall Sunday morning to write about my wife's uterus. I suppose I could have written something generic about the topic of uterine fibroids, but I prefer to write personal stories about true-life experiences that have the potential to inspir … Read More
7 Back Pain Mistakes which ones are Keeping You in Pain By Jesse Cannone Creator of the International Best-Seller "Lose the Back Pain" losethebackpain.com In working with tens of thousands of clients over the years, we here at the Healthy Back Institute have found that there are a number of common mistakes people make in … Read More
8 Top Benefits of this Ancient Stress Pain Reliever Ignatia Homeopathy has been valued since ancient times for its calming effects on the nervous system. This natural, homeopathic remedy comes from the seeds of the St. Ignatius bean, which are found on the Strychnos ignatia tree common to the Philippines and other parts … Read More