Valerian, a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, has been valued for its mild sedative properties since ancient times. Hippocrates was among those who described its therapeutic uses, and it was prescribed for insomnia as early as the 2nd century. … 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 you’re young your muscles continue to grow bigger and stronger, even if you put in very little effort. But by the time you reach 40, and by some estimates perhaps by the age of 30, your muscles will start to gradually lose tone and function. This process, known as sarcopenia (muscle loss with aging), can eat away up … 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
Here is a delicious soup I absolutely love, because it is also a powerhouse source of nutrition. It contains key ingredients that can help fight inflammation and pain, lower bad cholesterol, and more. In fact, here is a quick rundown of the key health benefits of each of the ingredients. Olive Oil Olive oil provides ant … Read More
Aches, pains, coughs, cuts and burns needn’t send you to the drug store in the middle of the night. Often you can soothe what ails you using plants, herbs and foods you already have at home. But the best part about using home cures isn’t the convenience factor — it’s the ability to heal your body safely, naturally and, of … Read More
By Dr. Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc Depression can take away a person’s sense of self and also severely impair the quality of life of the people around them. Affecting about one out of every 10 people, the World Health Organization ranks it as the second most burdensome disease in the world, meaning that it will cause m … Read More
Here at The Healthy Back Institute, we're dedicated to helping you live a pain-free AND happy life. I stress happy because, really, it's all about the quality of your life as much as the quantity, right? But did you know the two actually go hand in hand? The happier you are the healthier you’re likely to be, not only righ … Read More
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows, compressing or "squeezing” the spinal cord and nerves inside. ("Stenosis” means "narrowing” in Greek.) Most commonly, the narrowing occurs in the lower back, which is called "lumbar spinal stenosis.” (When it occurs in the neck, it’s called "cervical spinal st … Read More
For most people, short-term pain relief involves taking some type of anti-inflammatory medication–Advil and Motrin being the most popular over-the-counter versions. These medications were originally designed to be used only once in a while, but many people now rely on them on a daily basis. Considering the dangers–heav … Read More