Helpful Advice Every Supplement Taker Needs to Know

Today, we're going over some important tips for taking supplements and safety measures everyone should know. In the video and article below, I’ll cover: The most dangerous choke hazards to avoid when taking supplements How to balance your daily supplement intake  Tips to make swallowing and absorbing the supple … Read More

Filed Under: General Health
Written By: Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA,

Are You Telling Yourself Health Lies You Believe Are True?

Do you know what the word confabulation means? I sure didn't until I heard Brené Brown discuss it... She defines a confabulation as a lie told truthfully, primarily to yourself. So a personal confabulation would be, I'm unlovable. A financial confabulation would be, I'm broke today, I'm going to be broke tomorrow … Read More

Filed Under: Back Pain
Written By: Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA,

Pineapples to Stop Pain? (And a Mouthwatering Grilled Pineapple Recipe)

There’s good reason why Hippocrates said "let food be thy medicine.” Housed inside perfect ‘packages’ like pineapples are amazing, complex substances that can nourish and heal your body. The core and stem of pineapples contain bromelain, a mixture of proteolytic enzymes that has been used for centuries to treat indiges … Read More

Filed Under: Pain and Inflammation
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Say These 2 Words to Cancel Damaging Mental Stress

I want to show you one simple way to mitigate stress in your life. But before I do, let’s talk about what causes stress in your mind. It goes like this: Where we get into trouble is when we take the past and put it into the present... And then, we take the present AND the past and stick it into the future. Tha … Read More

Filed Under: General Health
Written By: Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA,

8 Amazing Health Benefits of Bromelain

bromelain benefits

https://youtu.be/nRPYBv8LJ3k What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say the word “pineapple”? You might be thinking “pina colada”… or even “hula dancers.” But for me, when I see a pineapple, the first thing that comes to mind is powerful joint pain relief. As sweet and refreshing as the fruit is, pineap … Read More

Filed Under: Proteolytic Systemic Enzymes
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

5 Foods With Antiviral Powers

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. This article is for informational purposes only. The foods listed below are not cures or treatments for diseases. For millennia, healers have used certain plant foods and herbs to combat and prevent viruses and bacterial infections. These plants and herbs contain bioactive compou … Read More

Filed Under: Nutrition
Written By: HBI Editorial Team,

The Best Stretches to Do While You Work at Your Computer

Now that you're at home all the time, you're probably at your desk and computer a lot more. Hours at a desk or in a chair can wreak havoc on your body and posture. But with a few stretches and tweaks to your sitting posture, you can protect your body and feel much better at the end of the day. Here are a few simple str … Read More

Filed Under: Back Pain at Work, Back Pain Exercises
Written By: Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA,

The Single Best Stretch for Lower Back Pain

The other day we talked about how muscle imbalances are the cause of multiple sources of back pain, whether it's sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis. We talked about working at a root cause level to address the issue at a root cause. Today, I want to go over one simple stretch for lower back pain. … Read More

Filed Under: Back Pain
Written By: Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA,

Is One Muscle Responsible for Your Back Pain? Try the Test to Find Out

Can one muscle be responsible for your back pain, your sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis? Could it be responsible for you being unstable or unable to go in and out of bed, in and out of the bathroom, in and out of the car, walking, walking faster, walking up and down steps? Could one muscle be re … Read More

Filed Under: Back Pain, Back Pain Exercises
Written By: Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA,

Peek Inside My Supplement Cabinet: What I Take Daily for Immune Health

Note: The following is not medical advice. Consult your doctor before starting any new health regimen. Lately, a lot of readers, friends, and family have been asking me what I keep in my supplement cabinet for immune health. I’ve spent two decades researching optimal health and wellness through holistic fitness, diet a … Read More

Filed Under: Supplements
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,