When your back is aching, heat is a great way to get some relief. But do you know what you're putting into your body when you use a traditional electric heating pad? Sure, you're getting heat which may provide some relief. Unfortunately this type of radiant heat is only going to penetrate about skin deep... but there's some … Read More
Free Sciatica Pain Relief
Virtually every single day we get emails, phone calls, and even letters in the regular mail from folks just like you thanking us for pain relief that has eluded them... sometimes for years. But first of all, to those who have already found relief and those looking for pain relief right now, let me congratulate you. Becaus … Read More
Acid Reflux and Pain Relievers
Does this sound familiar? You're experiencing some sort of pain or discomfort, so you take a pill — whether a prescription drug, over-the-counter medicine, or even an all-natural pain reliever — when suddenly it feels like you just swallowed a lump of coal that got stuck about halfway down. This all-too-common symp … Read More
Mad About Magnesium
Magnesium may be 12 on the Periodic Table, but it's Number 1 when it comes to health. This mighty mineral is central to more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including maintaining muscle and nerve function, holding heart rhythm steady, and keeping bones strong. Roughly 60 percent of the magnesium in our bodies … Read More
Travel Back Pain Free
It's the time of year to make travel plans for spring and summer vacations. But if you suffer from back pain, just the thought of travel can be discouraging. If you've ever aggravated painful areas in your back and neck by sitting for hours at a time in uncomfortable seats you know what I'm talking about. Whether you're … Read More
Is Milk Really Healthy?
By Isabel De Los Rios Author of The Diet Solution Program Is milk really necessary for an effective weight loss plan? Do we have to drink our milk each day to get a sufficient amount of calcium? The answer to both of these questions is NO. We do not need to drink milk as part of a healthy weight loss pl … Read More
Alternative Therapies for Sleep
This week on CNN Health, sleep doctor Lisa Shives, M.D. reported the results of a new study published in the April issue of Sleep Medicine Reviews. According to the study, which reviewed 20 comprehensive studies of eight different complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments for sleep disorders, several therapi … Read More
Japan vs Three Mile Island
By Al Sears, MD Does it occur to you that they're doing the same thing in Tokyo that they did in Three Mile Island? Back in 1979 — exactly 32 years ago yesterday — they were telling everybody for the first couple of weeks not to worry. Then they told everyone to stay inside. Then they evacuated. And then they final … Read More
Are Repressed Emotions Causing Your Back Pain?
"What are you carrying emotionally?" When Mandy saw a chiropractor about the knot that had clenched her upper back muscles so tight that she couldn't turn her head to the left, she expected to explain away her pain by sharing the weight of her purse and her children. But to her surprise, her chiropractor wanted to … Read More
Save Your Eyesight at the Computer
By Martin Sussman What does computer work have to do with eye health? For one, computer-induced eyestrain could damage your vision. When your eyes get accustomed to focusing for long periods of time at the same distance, the eye muscles become less flexible, and your vision can worsen, creating the need for stronge … Read More