I'm probably an unusual case. I've had lower back problems for years. I was a serious weight lifter (3 or more hours a day) for 15 years and injured my shoulder. I've had 4 surgeries and in the process I injured my back and have 4 bulging disks. I'm one of those hard headed people that just won't give up so I continue to lif … Read More
In a disease-specific sense, the top cause of death in the United States is heart disease, which is responsible for nearly 600,000 deaths (that’s one out of four) a year.[i] But that sounds pretty vague, doesn’t it? What exactly is heart disease? And, more importantly, what can you do to avoid becoming its next victim? … Read More
"I think I slipped a disc,” is one of the most common phrases I hear from back pain patients. The truth is, you can’t really slip a disc. Your intervertebral discs are fused to the vertebrae of your spine. They help keep each bone aligned and supported. You can imagine intervertebral discs by thinking of a thick, spong … Read More
The 12 Most Common Activities Associated With Deadly Lightning Strikes Getting struck by lightning is rare … but it’s not impossible. You’re actually far more likely to be struck by lightning (odds are 1 in 1 million) than you are to win the Mega Millions lottery (odds are 1 in 176 million).[i] … Read More
One of our contributing experts recently put together a kick-butt article that is the "Do This — and DON’T Do That” rule-book when it comes to getting rid of unsightly cellulite dimples, shadows and ripples. It’s a quick read with some eye-opening tips and a helpful video that you’ll want to see while it’s still up. ––––– … Read More
If you like apples, you’re already a step ahead, health wise, as apples (peels only!) contain rutin, a flavonoid antioxidant also found in buckwheat, citrus fruit peels, onions and black tea. There’s good reason to add a lot more rutin to your diet, … Read More
By Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA, CPRS There's nothing quite like sitting down on a crisp fall Sunday morning to write about my wife's uterus. I suppose I could have written something generic about the topic of uterine fibroids, but I prefer to write personal stories about true-life experiences that have the potential to inspir … Read More
Squint, furrow your brow, or purse your lips … and you may be contributing to the headache you’ll get later in the day. Tension-type headaches are the most common form of headache, according to the International Headache Society. You may blame stress, bad posture or a poor night's sleep, reaching for a painkiller … Read More
The dietary fibers inulin (or fructan) and beta-glucan are two of the most common types of naturally occurring prebiotics, which are non-digestible substances that stimulate the growth and/or activity of beneficial microorganisms like probiotics in your digestive tract. But these fibers also act as fermentable carbohydrates … Read More
And an AWESOME Apple Cinnamon Water Recipe! Autumn is officially here, and with the cooling temperatures you may find yourself sprinkling the warming spice cinnamon in your coffee, on your toast, or baked into a batch of muffins. But there’s good reason to make cinnamon a year-round treat — and to use it in far more abundan … Read More