Gearing up to cut calories? Good news: there’s an easy way to cut calories - without following some hard-to-keep fad diet. If you’ve tried to lose weight before, you probably already know that cutting a ton of calories all at once only leaves you feeling run down and unable to stick with the change. The better, easy way to … Read More
20 Shocking Prescription Drug Statistics
Prescription drug statistics ... if you sought the most important facts you REALLY need to know from the prescription drug companies themselves, you of course would not find them. Drug companies have ranked as one of the top three most profitable industries in the world for years, so they certainly don't want these statistic … Read More
Core Strength Exercises
A lean waist and strong abs not only look great, it also can help you maintain a healthy, pain free back. Core strength exercises are vital in keeping the body balanced. Many people that suffer from chronic back pain also happen to have weak abdominal muscles. The same lack of exercise and inactivity that contributes to weig … Read More
Correct Poor Posture
We have all been told to "sit straight" and "stand tall", but there is far more to this advice than just good manners. Poor posture is one of the leading causes of back pain, muscle pain, neck pain and other various types of pain. Practicing good posture is difficult, and our hectic lives are making it even harder. From our … Read More
Einstein’s Secret
By Al Sears, MD Albert Einstein had only one thing different about his brain than the brain of everyday folks. I’m going to tell you what that is, and it has to do with the most common thing people worry about as they grow older. In my experience with anti-aging medicine over the last 25 years, there have … Read More
Scoliosis Workout
Scoliosis; just the pronunciation of the word itself might be confusing to some, let alone what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it. To put it simply, scoliosis is an unnatural curve in the spine. Wait, an unnatural curve in the spine? I thought the spine was supposed to have a little bit of a curve? While it is true … Read More
The Safer and More Effective Alternative to Cortisone Shots
Cortisone injections are a commonly prescribed treatment for all kinds of joint and tendon injuries. But are cortisone shots really a good choice? After a systematic review of studies on their effectiveness and safety, researchers reported to The Lancet that while cortisone shots may offer fast relief from pain, they c … Read More
Improving Your Posture
Improving your posture not only benefits how you look on the outside, but it can greatly benefit your body overall. Poor posture just plain old looks bad, but even worse, it is not good for your body. But what causes poor posture in the first place? Poor posture can form from the daily activities we perform each day. Activi … Read More
Sciatica Injection
If you have ever felt a radiating pain down one or both of your legs, well then, you have experienced Sciatica first hand. While not a condition in itself, it is merely a symptom of a few various conditions. Having said that, if you are experiencing this type of pain, it is best to get checked out by your primary physician s … Read More
Coccyx Cushions
Most of us spend the majority of our days sitting, whether in cars, in office chairs, at the kitchen table, on couches or elsewhere... So oftentimes our bums get sore from too much sitting,... and many people even experience pain while being seated. While it’s important to get up frequently and walk around and stretch, … Read More