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Huh? What’s That About Painkillers?
As a chiropractor I believe that there are many reasons for people to avoid taking painkillers whenever possible. Most people know that not only can painkillers become quickly addictive, but that they carry risky side effects. Though many of us are familiar with many of the negative side effects of painkillers, here’s one that surprised [...]
A Good Diet May Taste Better Than You Think
As a chiropractor I believe that a healthy lifestyle not only includes getting chiropractic treatment for acute injury, chronic conditions, and all-around health maintenance, but also includes a nutritious diet, lots of water, and plenty of routine exercise. Up until now, I would not have added ice cream, chocolate, cheese, beef, and pizza to the [...]
Weight Loss: Could It Take a Village?
I read this article on the Integrative Nutrition Blog and thought that it was definitely worth sharing…
Can One City Lose a Million Pounds?
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett hopes so. He wants to inspire the residents of his city to be healthier and lose weight. Mayor Cornett’s appeal is in response to his city listed as [...]
What Is Tendinitis (Tendonitis)?
Tendinitis, also known as tendonitis, is the inflammation of a tendon. Tendinitis is a type of tendinopathy – a disease of the tendon. Tendinosis is similar to tendinitis, but requires different treatment. Tendinitis refers to larger-scale acute (sudden, short-term) injuries with inflammation.
Usually tendinitis is referred to by the body part involved, for example, Achilles tendinitis [...]
No Evidence that Chiropractic Causes Stroke According to Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation
Amidst a great deal of emotion and rhetoric coming out of Connecticut this week regarding the stroke issue The Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation has just released a very clear position statement on the issue of chiropractic and strokes.
Atlanta, GA, January 07, 2010 –(PR.com)– According to the Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation there is no [...]
Even with Fewer Risk Factors, Heavy Men Die Earlier
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Overweight middle-aged men may have a higher risk of heart problems and strokes and die earlier than their thinner peers — even in the absence of some traditional risk factors, a new study suggests.
Some past research has suggested that when obese and overweight adults do not have the so-called [...]
Breast-Feeding May Protect a Woman's Heart
Arteries appear to be less clogged in those who nurse infants, study finds
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Although many women choose to breast-feed because of the numerous health benefits it offers their offspring, new research suggests that breast-feeding may also help the health of the mothers’ hearts later in life.
In a study of nearly 300 women, [...]
Make Sure That You Absolutely Need that CT Scan…
Each year that today’s scanners are used, 14,500 deaths could result, researchers say. When healthy people are exposed to the radiation, the imaging may create more problems than it solves.
(Los Angeles Times) Widespread overuse of CT scans and variations in radiation doses caused by different machines — operated by technicians following an array of procedures [...]
21 Ways to Boost Energy
You can do it in just 10 minutes a day!
By R. Morgan GriffinWebMD Feature
Feeling rundown and foggy on the job? Does the prospect of an afternoon’s worth of housework seem unspeakably grim? It’s time for a break to refresh and boost your energy.
Although you may not be able to take the afternoon off, you can [...]
Herbal Remedies for a Good Night’s Sleep
From Alternative Medicine and Natural Health Information by Primmy
Sleep is vital to good health, yet many people do not get an adequate night’s sleep. The average number of hours for the best rest possible is eight; however, did you know that 100 years ago, the average was nine to ten hours? These days, even eight [...]