And Its Top Disease-Fighting Benefits For You What does a pineapple have to do with providing powerful relief for your pain? Perhaps the better question to ask is, what is bromelain? Bromelain, a mixture of enzymes found in the juice and stem of the pineapple, was discovered by Western medicine soon after Christopher Colum … Read More
The Safe Fish to Eat?
The 5 DANGEROUS Fish to Avoid? The #1 Safest Omega 3 Source? Fish is a heart healthy choice of food, high in the omega 3 severely lacking from most people's diets. But with the controversial and conflicting reports on the safety of fish, it may be hard for you to make a sound decision on what to do. Which are the … Read More
10 Power Foods That Lower Cholesterol
First of all, cholesterol is NOT bad like most so-called "experts" want you to believe ... in fact it is essential for optimal health, especially for your brain. The key instead is to find the right balance between the HDL ("good" cholesterol) and LDL ("bad" cholesterol). Eating the right types of food is mis … Read More
How to Avoid Falling
8 Key Steps (No Pun Intended!) to Avoid Falling Down & Resulting Serious Injuries! How to avoid falling? Considering today's longer life expectancies and the stampede of Baby Boomers headed toward retirement and seniordom, this is an important and evermore popular topic. And make no mistake! Because of the serious healt … Read More
Can Meditation Reduce Back Pain
There are many misnomers about meditation and it has been quite the controversial topic of the last few decades. Some people question the effectiveness of this practice, while others struggle with the religious and or spiritual element. Meditation can be traced back to before 1400 BC, where it was used to achieve focus and c … Read More
Confronting The Hard Times
The Key To Building Resilience It's very hard to imagine a traumatic event -- a devastating hurricane that wipes out your home, a cancer diagnosis, or an unexpected loss of a loved one -- doing anything remotely positive for your health. A meta-analysis of medical studies proves otherwise, however, leading more medical expe … Read More
Is Your Child At Risk For Chronic Back Pain?
More and more children are dealing with back pain, which leaves parents searching for solutions. Some experts believe that children in today's society are not getting enough exercise, and this lack of activity is causing back pain for many of them. This is only partly accurate. Lack of exercise is a major contributor to back … Read More
Practicing Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Pain
Yoga enthusiasts across the globe will rave about how yoga can relax your mind and stretch your body. However, one of the best benefits of practicing yoga is the ability to treat and prevent injury. The dynamic stretches and controlled movements allow people to stretch and lengthen tight muscles that contribute to pain. … Read More
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Spine Surgery
Unfortunately, there is no "right" answer to this question. There are way too many variables that impact recovery time. Your recovery time will vary based on the severity of the surgery, the location of the surgery, and the physical condition of the patient. If you are considering surgery, you will need to ask your doctor ab … Read More
The Health Benefits of Onions
…So Nutritious They Will Make You Cry! A member of the lily family along with leeks, chives, scallions, and garlic, onions are one of the most cultivated and consumed vegetables in the world. But despite their popularity, many people don't realize just how nutritious they really are. So first... A Little History The hardy o … Read More