Extra virgin olive oil can be a tasty addition to your food. But did you know it's one of the most health promoting oils available? It provides tremendous health benefits in addition to its wonderful flavor. You can use it on your pasta, salad, fish, vegetables, and many other dishes. Regular use of extra … Read More
Mind and Body Techniques
Alternative Techniques You Would Never Guess Would Reduce Pain and Bring Healing - Mind-Body Techniques Steven Hefferon, CMT PTA, CPRS Why do we call mind-body techniques such as massage, meditation, hypnosis, or acupuncture "alternative" treatments when they've been around since the dawn of Man? If these techniques have … Read More
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Written By: May 16,2011
Written By: May 16,2011
The Alexander Technique
by Steve Hefferon, CMT, PTA This article is another in our series on the alternative health systems that prove to be helpful and restorative. The Alexander Technique is a method of bringing the body back to its natural movement through the study of how bodily coordination and mind set offset it. The purpose of the Alexan … Read More
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Written By: May 13,2011
Written By: May 13,2011
Scoliosis
What is scoliosis? 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 … Read More
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Written By: May 12,2011
Written By: May 12,2011
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
What is it? The Sacroiliac joint (SI) connects the base of the spine to the pelvis. It has two connection points and a hefty network of ligaments because it is a weight-bearing joint. The connection points have a kind of interlocking mechanism that limits movement at the joint. The SI joint can become irritated and is ea … Read More
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Written By: May 12,2011
Written By: May 12,2011
What is Piriformis Syndrome?
Please understand that Sciatica is not a condition, it is a symptom of a condition and Piriformis Syndrome is only one of the 4 conditions that can cause Sciatica which is the pain you feel going down your leg. Piriformis Syndrome causes Sciatica by irritating the Sciatic nerve as the nerve passes through the hip on the w … Read More
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Written By: May 12,2011
Written By: May 12,2011
Degenerative Disc Disease
What is it? Degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease at all. It's a term that describes the natural changes the spinal discs undergo as a person ages. Degenerative disc disease usually occurs in the lower back and the neck, though it can take place anywhere along the spine. As a disc degenerates, it may put press … Read More
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Written By: May 12,2011
Written By: May 12,2011
5 Unusually Fast Fat Loss Tips
By Rob Poulos, Author 'Fat Burning Furnace' TIP 1: EXERCISE EFFICIENCY The idea here is that we're all very busy, and I don't have time to spend hours at the gym or workout nearly every day of the week. I know most people are in the same boat. So what is needed is an exercise routine that can be performed infr … Read More
Save Your Eyesight (Without Surgery)
By Martin Sussman President and Founder Cambridge Institute for Better Vision This is Part 2 of a two-article series on how to naturally maintain good vision without surgery. You can find Part 1 which explains the role of nutrition in preserving eyesight with specific advice for Myopia (nearsightedness) here: Feed Your Eye … Read More
Negative Ion Therapy
There's just something about the air after a spring thunderstorm, near a mountain waterfall, or along an ocean beach. It's almost impossible to feel depressed when in such an environment... and it turns out it's more than just the scenery. In each of these environments, invisible, tasteless, and odorless molecules are re … Read More