By Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC My patient, I’ll call him Jim, worked as a security driver for an armored car company and loved his job. Jim was only 47 and really didn’t want to undergo the three level low back disc replacement and spinal fusion surgery scheduled in four weeks. But he had tried everything from physical therapy … Read More
Epsom Salt: Your Home Health Spa in a Box!
Dig into your bathroom closet or look under your kitchen sink and chances are you'll find one of nature's great health rejuvenators nicely boxed up and ready to use. And if you don't, you can pick up a box for a couple dollars at virtually any pharmacy. I like to think of Epsom salt, which is the common name for magne … Read More
Healing Herbs: Brazilian Mint
If you're interested in natural remedies to get rid of pain, Brazilian mint tea will be a pleasant discovery. This ancient herbal mint tea from Brazil really is as effective at delivering pain relief as some modern pharmaceuticals according to a group of researchers at Newcastle University. Brews from the plant, … Read More
My Top 10 Easy Stress Busters
If stress were non-existent in our lives, we would all be living pain-free. We'd also go about our days in a much more joyful and playful manner, not to mention we'd also be happier, healthier, and simply enjoy life better. Chronic and severe stress can damage your body and mind, blocking the fluid communication to and f … Read More
Why Your Child's Neck Hurts
Carrying heavy books in her backpack every day became a major problem for thirteen year old Katie. The weight of the load in her backpack exceeded the maximum capacity that she could support, resulting in serious neck and back pain. While playing soccer, ten year old Ryan frequently hit the ball with his head to score a goa … Read More
Tired of Aerobics? Good!
For decades fitness gurus have been touting the health benefits of aerobic exercise such as jogging and power walking. The phrase "cardio exercise" itself has become synonymous with heart healthy exercise. Numerous books, "as seen on TV" exercise tapes, and even misguided doctors continue to claim many benefits for traditio … Read More
End Insomnia at the Source
By Jesse Cannone Your body needs adequate sleep as much as it needs good nutrition and exercise to stay healthy. Although sleeping aids can help you get a good night's rest, the best long-term course of action for chronic sleeplessness is to tackle the problem at the source. A few months ago I shared some tips on how t … Read More
Are You a Winner or a Loser?
By Jesse Cannone I received this amazing checklist from success coach Steve Chandler today, who received it from martial artist Peter Ragnar. As soon as I saw this I immediately thought of you. Every single item on the list below could easily be applied to any area of your life: Relationships Business Sports Health S … Read More
Chronic Disease From Your Teeth
Many of us have experienced a dental infection before. Who can forget the pain, pressure and swelling around an abscessed tooth or cavity? We all know our teeth are important for eating. What you may not realize is they also play a major role in your overall health. But don't count on tooth pain to clue you in to a problem. … Read More
Are Whole Eggs or Egg Whites Better for You?
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer Author - The Truth About 6-Pack Abs I was on a weekend trip with some friends recently and one of my friends was cooking breakfast for the whole group. I went over to see what he was cooking and saw he was getting ready to make a big batch of eggs. … Read More