By Al Sears, MD When I traveled to India and visited the home of Ayurvedic medicine, the world's oldest health system, one of my favorite things I learned was their name for the coconut palm tree. They call the coconut palm kalpa vriksha which means "the tree which provides all the necessities of life." What a grea … Read More
BUSTED! The In-office MRI Scam
If you've ever visited your doctor with lower back pain and were ushered into a high-tech MRI scan conveniently located on-site... you may have already spent too much for your back pain treatment. According to a comprehensive Stanford University review of over one million episodes of back pain care, MRI usage skyrockets … Read More
3 Natural Ways to Beat Hay Fever
By Al Sears, MD Do you know how hay fever got its name? In England, they harvest alfalfa and other grasses to make hay for winter animal feed. It's the "dust" from these grasses that are the original cause of hay fever. A British doctor named John Bostock originally described the symptoms way back in 1819. He calle … Read More
Quick Cures for Bad Breath
Ever have a conversation with someone who almost instantly started back pedaling away from you mid-sentence? Bad breath might keep friends away, but fortunately it's often a social evil that's easy to banish. Here are several quick cures for the typical causes of bad breath. Of course, if nothing works, it might be time t … Read More
5 Unusually Fast Fat Loss Tips
By Rob Poulos, Author 'Fat Burning Furnace' TIP 1: EXERCISE EFFICIENCY The idea here is that we're all very busy, and I don't have time to spend hours at the gym or workout nearly every day of the week. I know most people are in the same boat. So what is needed is an exercise routine that can be performed infr … Read More
The Last Step to Ending Pain
Ever notice how the truth often hurts? I sure do. That's because what I'm about to share with you hurt a bit when I first heard it. Because it's the truth. And every time I share it with others, a handful of people get quite angry. Why? It's not really me they're angry at. They're angry at the message because it confron … Read More
Save Your Eyesight (Without Surgery)
By Martin Sussman President and Founder Cambridge Institute for Better Vision This is Part 2 of a two-article series on how to naturally maintain good vision without surgery. You can find Part 1 which explains the role of nutrition in preserving eyesight with specific advice for Myopia (nearsightedness) here: Feed Your Eye … Read More
We’re Hiring… Jobs at the Healthy Back Institute
Are you a super star? An "A" player? Someone who is great at what they do and get's things done? If so, we want to hear from you. Here at the Healthy Back Institute we are always looking for great people. Check out some of the current positions we have available. … Read More
10 Steps to Pain Free Movement
Ever go to a playground and watch the kids play? Most of the children move around with ease… in every possible position… often at top speed. Compare that with the posture and movement of the average back pain sufferer… or even just the average 40 year old. Normal movement is confined to positions maintained day after day … Read More
Coffee: Good or Bad for Your Health?
By Isabel De Los Rios Author of The Diet Solution Program Is your morning coffee an ok option on your healthy eating plan? Is coffee really bad for you or is it actually good? I get these questions about coffee and health all the time and as a coffee drinker myself, it is smart to take a look at both the good and … Read More