Chances are if you went to public school, you went to gym class. And in gym class you learned that it was important to warm up before you exercise. What your gym teacher didn’t know was that only some warm up exercises are good for you… and some, when performed incorrectly, can actually weaken your body or cause … Read More
Do you suffer from bloating, abdominal pain and discomfort caused by excess gas? You are far from alone. While passing gas up to 21 times a day is considered normal[i] -- and technically having too much gas is rare -- uncomfortable, not to mention embarrassing, symptoms that go along with gas in the digestive tract are inc … Read More
It’s hard to deny the dangers of smoking cigarettes, but what about working long hours, fighting with your spouse or worrying over bills? These common sources of chronic stress impact millions of Americans, and now new research shows they may be as dangerous as smoking. … Read More
Scoliosis is a lateral, or sideways, curvature of the spine, which in its normal state should be a straight vertical line when viewed from the front or back. Viewed from the side, a normal spine curves slightly backward to produce a mild degree of roundness in the upper back area and slightly inward curve in the lower back. … Read More
If you have a bowel movement fewer than three times a week, you could be constipated. While virtually everyone has experienced constipation at some point during their lives, recurring or ongoing constipation is not normal. Further, the symptoms it creates — bloating, straining, hard dry stools and difficulty eliminating — … Read More
Milk thistle, a flowering Mediterranean herb that’s a member of the daisy family, has been revered since ancient times for its effects on liver health and function as well as its effect on gallbladder and kidney disorders. In the modern day, … Read More
I'm not normally a "crybaby," but I have a powerful story to share below that literally brought tears to my eyes... After giving a presentation on advanced ways to stop pain to a group of medical professionals, a woman touched my shoulder as I was about to head into the bathroom... She smiled, introduced herself as "Nu … Read More
Imagine a technology capable of altering your heartbeat without your knowledge. It doesn't make a sound, but in as little as 100 seconds it can alter your body’s natural ability to faithfully pump blood throughout your body. Over time, it can shift your heartbeat until — seemingly out of the blue — you have a massive heart … Read More
... It's More Than Just Fiber Psyllium husk is most well known for its beneficial role as a powerful constipation buster, but it provides a number of other exceptional health benefits as well... This natural fiber comes from a shrub-like herb known as Plantago ovate, and while it’s used in other parts of the world, it’s … Read More
It should come as no surprise that losing weight and getting fit are nearly always among the top 10 New Year’s resolutions that Americans make every year. They’re goals that the majority of us strive toward, but precious few actually reach … Why? … Read More