In traditional medicine, back pain is often treated by surgery. And it often doesn't work. So often, in fact, that back surgery is the only category of surgery that actually has a clinical term for failure: Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. If you ask me, any treatment that actually expects failure is not a treatment at all. … Read More
By Jesse Cannone Each year, more than 2 million Americans are given powerful prescription painkillers that contain opiods (sometimes called narcotics) for the relief of pain and discomfort brought on by injury, surgery, menstrual cramps, and even headaches. But a growing number of people taking these medications are becomin … Read More
Everyone procrastinates, but for about 20 percent of Americans it’s a chronic way of life. Not only can this tick off your boss but it can seriously impact your health and quality of life. Let’s face it … it’s nearly impossible to feel calm and positive when you’re trying to finish a weeks’ worth of work in one day. And i … Read More
It’s said that beauty is only skin deep … but it is actually possible to influence your external beauty from the inside out. So put down your makeup case (or Dopp kit) and pick up your fork. Here are the top vegetables to make your natural beauty glow … 6. Dark Leafy Greens Spinach, kale, Swiss chard and collards are f … Read More
Okay, "ugly" is a subjective term, and I'm being a little tongue-in-cheek by saying it … but the following 7 foods really will drag down your natural beauty fast! If you want dull, saggy skin, dark circles under your eyes, an overall tired look and, probably, a pair of love handles to go with it, then eat the foods below. (I … Read More
It’s often said that truth is stranger than fiction, and in the realm of your health this is often the case. The tips that follow may sound counterintuitive, but they can actually result in some very real benefits to your health. 1. Balance on One Leg While You Get Dressed in the Morning This simple act forces you to e … Read More
Have you tried eating right and exercising but just can’t seem to keep the weight off? Sometimes your body just needs an extra push, and herbal remedies can be a promising one. Whether it be by modulating your metabolism, helping to burn fat tissue or keeping your appetite (and food carvings) in check, the herbs that follow … Read More
Depression often strikes for no apparent reason and can devastate entire families, even among those who are otherwise successful and healthy. Yet, there’s no denying the important role that lifestyle plays in your mood and mental health. Not only do poor lifestyle choices make the symptoms of depression worse, but they ma … Read More
If you’re a smoker and you have chronic back pain, it may not have occurred to you that one might be related to the other. In fact, smokers are three times more likely than non-smokers to develop chronic back pain, in part because of the way it impacts your brain. New research from Northwestern Medicine revealed that smok … Read More
Anyone who works at a desk for a living knows how difficult it is to maintain proper posture, and thereby avoid back pain as a result. Others, like truck drivers and sales people who spend long hours in the car or on planes also know this well. Prolonged sitting puts a strain on the lumbar region of your back, and this is of … Read More