By John Maher, DC, DCBCN, BCIM [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) have been widely and successfully used to ease back and joint pain and injuries, it is important to be aware of potential drawbacks, including greater risks of serious cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and kidney problems. Some estimates suggest that each year, more than 100,000 patients are […]
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen it comes to weight loss, calories are your best friend and worst enemy, depending on how you look at it. That’s because the amount of calories you consume versus how many you burn determines whether you lose or gain weight, pure and simple. Consume high-calorie foods all day, and you’ll need to burn an […]
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n important collection of papers published in research journal The Lancet highlight the global impact of low back pain, the ineffectiveness of current medical treatments, and the value of spinal manipulation and other nondrug options before turning to medication is receiving substantial media attention. One of the brightest spotlights: a “Health Alert” segment on a […]
Michael Ravensthorpe [dropcap]S[/dropcap]tatistics show that approximately 10 percent of the American population suffers from depression, and that number is on the increase. While most of these people suffer from sporadic bouts of depression, others often endure it their whole lives. Consequently, many of them resort to antidepressants to alleviate their low moods – drugs which […]
Probiotics and Prebiotics [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ore than 400 types of microorganisms are in your gastrointestinal tract. Some of these microorganisms are healthy and others are unhealthy. The healthy bacteria in your gut help digest food. They also synthesize some vitamins and essential fatty acids. Probiotics are live microbes that can benefit your health by allowing the healthy […]
