Is someone you love down in the dumps due to extreme pain? Painful medical ailments are not always easy to avoid, but some of them are treatable. Here are some treatment options to help find relief from some of the worst of them, specifically kidney stones, migraines, fibromyalgia, sciatica, and gout. Kidney Stones The first […]
The dreaded “C” word strikes fear into even the hardiest of souls, and for good reason. Cancer is one of an ever-declining group of health scares that resists a cure. Sure, early detection strategies are improving and rates of remission continue to climb with many types of cancer, but it’s still one of the few […]
Protein is all the craze these days, and for good reason: it helps build lean muscle, assists in muscle recovery, reduces hunger cravings, and helps maintain a healthy weight. What’s more, including protein in your diet in adequate amounts means you’re not filling your plate with too many carbs – particularly the refined variety. While […]
We know exercise is good for the heart – but new research suggests it’s even more beneficial for people suffering from anxiety or depression. How much better? How about double the benefit. That’s significant because anxiety/depression isn’t going away; in fact, evidence suggests it’s increased dramatically since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers analyzed […]
We can debate the necessity of spine surgery until the proverbial cows come home, but a few concerning realities are becoming apparent: it’s performed far too frequently and it doesn’t mean your pain will go away. In terms of the latter point, a recent study in the peer-reviewed journal Pain found that patients who took […]
