By Al Sears, MD Albert Einstein had only one thing different about his brain than the brain of everyday folks. I’m going to tell you what that is, and it has to do with the most common thing people worry about as they grow older. In my experience with anti-aging medicine over the last 25 years, there have … Read More
Congenital Scoliosis
Congenital Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine has excessive curvature due to abnormalities of the vertebrae. In most cases, the vertebrae become overdeveloped in utero around 4 - 6 weeks of gestation. Though it is often difficult to pin point an absolute cause of congenital scoliosis, studies show that women that a … Read More
The Diet Soda Myth
By Dr. Jenny Bruck, D.C. We’ve all seen it: someone orders a crazy indulgent meal (fries and all!) then triumphantly adds a diet soda, as if that will make up for the 1200 calorie meal. Diet soda has the reputation of being a guiltless soft drink… and many consumers drink it in abundance. This year, a new … Read More
Childhood Fibromyalgia
It is no surprise that children today will face many challenges; pressure to be socially accepted, pressure to be smarter and more successful. These children are also facing health related challenges. You would be surprised to learn that many children also suffer from chronic pain known as childhood or juvenile fibromyalgia. … Read More
Scoliosis Workout
Scoliosis; just the pronunciation of the word itself might be confusing to some, let alone what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it. To put it simply, scoliosis is an unnatural curve in the spine. Wait, an unnatural curve in the spine? I thought the spine was supposed to have a little bit of a curve? While it is true … Read More
Scoliosis Brace
If you have recently found out that you have scoliosis, your head must be spinning with questions. What is scoliosis? How did I get scoliosis? What are the treatments for scoliosis? What is a scoliosis brace? While much is known about scoliosis, there are still many questions and concerns that have yet to be answered. If you … Read More
212 Degrees: Time to Get Steamed
211 degrees is mighty hot. 211 degree water is great for washing your dishes squeaky clean. But turn up the heat just one more notch to 212 degrees… and you suddenly go from sitting still in hot water to moving forward with steam power. You see, it’s always that last degree which separates the good fro … Read More
Neck Pain Stretches with a Partner
Struggling with a stiff neck or "rocks” in your shoulders? Loosening up stiff muscles and releasing trigger points in your upper back can be tough, especially when you’re tense with pain already. That’s why a stretching partner can help you get relief faster by helping you stretch tight muscles and pressi … Read More
The Safer and More Effective Alternative to Cortisone Shots
Cortisone injections are a commonly prescribed treatment for all kinds of joint and tendon injuries. But are cortisone shots really a good choice? After a systematic review of studies on their effectiveness and safety, researchers reported to The Lancet that while cortisone shots may offer fast relief from pain, they c … Read More
Improving Your Posture
Improving your posture not only benefits how you look on the outside, but it can greatly benefit your body overall. Poor posture just plain old looks bad, but even worse, it is not good for your body. But what causes poor posture in the first place? Poor posture can form from the daily activities we perform each day. Activi … Read More