If you have a bowel movement fewer than three times a week, you could be constipated. While virtually everyone has experienced constipation at some point during their lives, recurring or ongoing constipation is not normal. Further, the symptoms it creates — bloating, straining, hard dry stools and difficulty eliminating — … Read More
Many have fallen in love with the tangy flavor of rhubarb used to make pie and jam, but the reddish stalks (which are actually classified as a vegetable, not a fruit) are only one part of this amazing perennial plant. The root has also been prized for its medicinal properties since ancient times. … Read More
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes your skin cells to grow rapidly and build up on the surface of your skin, leading to itchy red patches and thick scaling. This common condition impacts up to 7.5 million Americans to varying degrees.[i] While some cases of psoriasis are mild and merely a nuisance, others can be … Read More
One minute you’re happy, the next you feel like you’re ready to explode out of anger, burst into tears, climb the walls out of anxiousness — or all of the above. Moodiness is something we all struggle with from time to time, but if your mood swings are extreme (i.e. they’re making your life, or your loved ones’, difficult) … Read More
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of microflora in your intestines. They’ve been growing in popularity in recent years, as research has shown that probiotics can support your immune system health, enhance your digestion, help you make essential vitamins and absorb nutrients from you … Read More
Watch this three-part series by Dr. Mark Wiley, author of Arthritis Reversed. This explanation of the secrets to good health, and underlying principles of Excess, Deficiency, and Stagnation form the underpinning of virtually all health problems. This Philosophy is Core to all we do at the Healthy Back Institut … Read More
Anthraquinones are naturally occurring compounds found in certain plants such as rhubarb, buckthorn bark and aloe; they contribute to plants’ coloring and therefore are valued in industry in the manufacture of dyes … But these potent compounds have medicinal uses, too, and though they are most widely known as a powerful aid … Read More
Your escape from back pain could be as close as the nearest pool. It's not just kids that love a trip to the swimming pool — your back does, too. Water has an amazing power to help you heal and nurture your muscles, but most people prefer pills and surgery. That approach certainly suits Big Pharma and hospitals, … Read More
Licorice is more than the sweet chewy treat you remember from childhood … it’s a root native to Europe and Asia, which not only has a compound that is 50 times sweeter than sugar[i] but also offers health benefits that have been prized for thousands of years. Why might you want to become familiar with this beneficial "swe … Read More
Tailbone pain is exhausting. Sitting down is painful. Standing up is painful. Lying down is painful. Talk about a pain in the butt! Fortunately, there are three fast, easy steps you can take to not only relieve your tailbone pain, but make sure it never comes back again. Tailbone pain, or coccydinia, is typically … Read More