Gadolinium Toxicity: The MRI Danger No One Is Talking About

Chuck Norris and his wife Gena have spent more than $2 million treating her for gadolinium toxicity -- a devastating condition they say was caused by the gadolinium contrast dye used in MRI scans she underwent several years ago.  They're now suing 11 separate makers of these contrast dyes in a $10 million lawsuit. This … Read More

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NSAIDs Are Dangerous — Try These Natural Alternatives Instead

More than 70 million prescriptions for NSAIDs are written each year in the United States. When you add in the use of over-the-counter medications, that comes out to more than 30 BILLION doses of NSAIDs consumed annually in the U.S. alone. [i] That's the equivalent of every single person in the United States taking an N … Read More

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Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Why Diverticulitis Can Cause Aggravating Low Back Pain

Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Diverticulitis is a serious condition that can cause irritating pelvic and lower back pain. To understand why diverticulitis can cause pelvic and low back pain, you have to know what diverticulitis actually is -- and how it's different from diverticulosis. … Read More

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Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

The Powerful Health Benefits of Proteolytic Enzymes

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https://youtu.be/MocAcvqYHG4 Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Jan. 20, 2019. If you've never heard of proteolytic enzymes, you're not alone. It's not likely your doctor will tell you about them -- in fact, he or she probably doesn't know much, if anything, about them. After reading this article, you' … Read More

Filed Under: General Health, Pain and Inflammation, Proteolytic Systemic Enzymes
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Lower Left Back Pain: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Here at The Healthy Back Institute, one of the most frequent questions we get from our readers is: What causes lower left side back pain? But over the years, I’ve learned that what most people REALLY want to know is: What’s the best way to get rid of lower lef … Read More

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Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Do You Feel Sick or Wake up at the Same Time Every Day? Chinese Medicine May Have the Answer

Traditional Chinese medicine's organ clock, also known as the "body clock," can provide surprising insight into your health. Do you ever find yourself waking up at the exact same time every single night... unable to get back to sleep no matter what you do? It’s frustrating. And I’ve been there. Unfortunately, most MDs ju … Read More

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Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

The Pros and Cons of Common Pain Relievers

When it comes to pain relief, most people turn first to their medicine cabinet. But most people also have more than one pain reliever to choose from. There are so many options—Advil, Tylenol, Excedrin, good old aspirin and all sorts of generic and prescription alternatives. The question is: which bottle should you reach f … Read More

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

Why Are Doctors Doling Out Rat Poison to Millions of Boomers?

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Is this Hidden Danger In Your Medicine Cabinet? You might be surprised to know one of America’s most prescribed drugs... ...is also found in the pest control aisle at Home Depot. I’m serious. Drug companies say it’s harmless to humans. Yet, studies link it to fatal internal bleeding, kidney failure, increased ris … Read More

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Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

The 10 Supplements Everyone (Really) Needs

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Americans spent $13 billion on dietary supplements in 2013, and such spending is expected to increase to more than $15 billion by 2019.[i] Meanwhile, just walking down the supplement aisle(s) at your local health food store can be mind-boggling, and rightfully so – there are more than 29,000 different nutritional supplements … Read More

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Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

How to Boost Your Body’s Most Powerful Detox System

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You might not be aware… But all of those nasty chemicals, solvents, toxins and other dangerous compounds in our environment get into your body... and stay there... ...unless you do something about it. And your main detox organs - your liver, kidneys, skin and lungs - were NOT designed to handle this level of contami … Read More

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