According to the latest government figures from the National Institutes of Health, Americans buy $11 billion worth of supplements every year. And in many cases, I doubt they are getting their money's worth. Here's why... Look at most supplement bottles and you'll see each ingredient is listed by weight. For examp … Read More
Products We Recommend Here at The Healthy Back Institute we've spent the last decade helping tens of thousands of people reduce, relieve and eliminate their back pain. Our products are designed to get them healthy and fit so they can enjoy their lives again. If you have back-pain or want to improve your health browse throug … Read More
You hear a lot about "Ayurveda" and "Ayurvedic Medicine" if you follow natural and alternative health ... but what exactly is it? Ayurvedic medicine is considered to be the world’s oldest healing approach. It originated in India at least 5,000 years ago, where it is still widely used for health care. … Read More
Nearly 1 million Americans have a heart attack each year. This occurs when blood flow to a part of your heart becomes blocked, typically by a blood clot. Blockage is more likely to occur if you have a buildup of plaque, fat or cholesterol in your arteries, causing them to become thicker and harder. … Read More
Well summer is FINALLY right around the corner here in the Western World, and what better way to welcome it than with a freshly prepared bowl of salsa. Unlike traditional salsas that are based on tomatoes, this summer salsa has papaya and pineapple as its base. With just the right amount of spice and citrus, plus jicama f … Read More
When Dave started taking Heal-n-Soothe®, the first thing he noticed was it ended the nausea and stomach pain caused by his pain meds almost overnight. For Dave, that alone was enough to continue taking it. But the real surprise came a few months later. Having had two lower back surgeries, Dave’s regular d … Read More
A reader with arthritis recently asked us what the difference is between Heal-n-Soothe® and our new Super Joint Supportâ„¢ formula. We asked Steve Hefferon, who was integral in formulating both products, to respond. We thought you'd like to hear the answer too... "I’ve been taking Heal-n-Soothe® for over a year which h … Read More
Boswellia serrata is a tree with amber-colored resin that is often used in incense. Also known as the frankincense tree, boswellia is often used in Ayurvedic medicine, which originated in India more than 3,000 years ago, and has also been used historically in Africa. The resin of the tree has powerful anti-inflammatory an … Read More
Have you ever wondered if the foods you eat and the supplements you take are good (or toxic) for your dog? This question came to my mind a few weeks back when a friend's dog - a black lab named Dax - got really sick, really fast. I won't paint the picture for you (it's not pretty) Dax was going outside every half an ho … Read More
I have a personal story to share with you today. My mother has suffered for years from painful, recurring inflammatory hives which tend to break out on her hands. While hives are rarely a serious ailment, anyone who has suffered with them knows how the itch can drive you crazy. Typically caused by a release of hista … Read More