For the more than 68 percent of Americans who own smart phones, it’s difficult to imagine doing without them, especially when it comes to your health. Millions use them to keep track of the number of steps they take, the calories they consume, and even the medications or supplements taken each day. To aid in this process, more than 165,000… Read More
An Australian study involving more than 60,000 volunteers aged 45 years and older found that eating fruits and vegetables lowered anxiety and depression. The study, which was published in the British Medical Journal Open, measured psychological distress at two time points, 2006-08 and 2010 using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. It also assessed their intake of fruits and vegetables. Eating… Read More
Over recent years, the detox has become a form of diet in its own right for losing weight with low-calorie regimens. As springtime arrives and some may have weight-loss programs in mind, here's a look at five common myths about detox diets and whether they're true or false. Detoxing is a natural process TRUE. In reality, detoxing is a natural… Read More
If you live in the city, you might want to make sure you take your vitamins. A study from Columbia University found that B vitamins reduce changes to the epigenome — the chemicals that regulate and direct genes — caused by air pollution. The study reveals even small amounts of the vitamins could counteract the damage caused by tiny, toxic… Read More
Parents, take courage. If you survive the sleep deprivation, toddler tantrums and teenage angst, you may be rewarded with a longer life than your childless peers, researchers said Tuesday. Fathers gained more in life expectancy than mothers, a team wrote in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health -- and particularly in older age. "By the age of 60, the… Read More
Type 2 diabetes in the United States has tripled since the 1980's, where researchers have estimated that one in three Americans will have diabetes by 2050. More than one-third of American adults are obese and one in three Medicare dollars are spent on issues relating to diabetes. Unfortunately, these numbers continue to increase. The sequence of health complications associated with… Read More
Child Athlete Injuries As a team physician for the St Louis Cardinals during their 2011 World Series Championship season, I learned a lot about the importance of players taking care of themselves firsthand. I would see players preparing themselves both mentally and physically for the game ahead. Kids look up to these players and emulate them. Major League Baseball (MLB)… Read More
You know exercise is good for you, but if you're over 65, which is best? A study from Mayo Clinic found that high-intensity aerobic exercise can actually reverse aging on a cellular level. High-intensity aerobic exercise — or cardio — includes running. Mayo researchers compared high-intensity interval training (HIIT), resistance training and combined training in a 12-week study. They monitored… Read More
Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month® is celebrated annually every March to help everyone make more informed food choices and develop healthier eating habits for improved well-being. With many recent studies focusing on the benefits of a diet that includes probiotics, also known as "good" bacteria, and prebiotics, which act as food for probiotics and… Read More
Does Neck Curvature Protect You In a Car Accident? Does the curvature of your cervical spine play a determinant in the severity of injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident? We asked Chiropractic Biophysics, Dr. Deed Harrison to comment on this subject matter. Read More
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition which occurs due to nerve damage in the arms, legs, hands and feet. Common symptoms include pain, tingling and burning sensations and numbness. Read More
7 Reasons Chiropractic is More Than About Back Pain As Chiropractors we know the benefits of being under chiropractic care extends well beyond just back pain relief. In an article published by ChiroHosting they give 7 reasons why chiropractic is about your overall wellness. The core concept of chiropractic is to restore the function of your nervous system so that… Read More
Chiropractic Alternative to NSAIDs for Back Pain Arlington, Va.--People suffering from back pain should consider first trying chiropractic services and other non-drug therapies in light of a new research review that found common over-the-counter and prescription pain medications have limited effectiveness for back pain and raise the risk of side-effects, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). The review, published… Read More
Neurotoxins are substances which can interfere with nerve cells by overstimulating them to death or interrupting the electrical activities of nerves and their communication process, altering the normal function of the nervous system. Read More
6 Tweaks For Posture & See What Happens To Back Pain Your Guide for Getting Rid of Pain With Super-Easy Posture-Tweaking Moves A lot of us have aches and pains that have become so much a part of our daily lives that we�ve learned to live with them (if not accept them). The problem is that all these small aches… Read More