Have your parents ever told you to stand up straight? It’s actually really solid advice. There is a growing amount of younger (and older) people who have terrible posture. I’m actually going to blame technology for it. Look around you. Everyone has a phone attached […]
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us seek quick and easy solutions to satisfy our sweet tooth. However, the excessive consumption of artificial sweeteners like Splenda and refined sugars can have detrimental effects on our overall health and well-being. It is crucial to understand the […]
When should you worry about arm pain? Do you have shoulder pain, shoulder blade pain, elbow pain, hand pain? Any numbness? How do you qualify the pain? Sharp, burning, achy? All these things matter when determining where the pain is coming from. Let’s talk about […]
Have you ever heard of cold laser? How about red light therapy? Cold laser therapy is low-intensity laser therapy that stimulates healing while using low levels of light. It is called “cold” laser due to the fact that it does not heat tissues, so you […]
If you watch any type of commercials, you will notice one going around about “custom orthotics”. They are bought at the big box companies and they have a foot scanner, to match you with your “custom” fit. I absolutely love the idea! The problem I […]
What pain reliever do you reach for? Have you considered the different side effects each one can have? What about the damage you are doing to your body, due to the chemicals in that little pill. Let’s discuss the differences. (And some better choices!) Acetaminophen, […]
Heart Disease affects 1 in 4 Americans and costs upwards of $320 billion a year! Statin drugs make $30 billion a year. Currently, the medical view of cholesterol is when it exceeds 200 mg/dL in the serum, it must be reduced with a pharmaceutical drug. […]
Major energy drink brands such as Redbull, Monster, 5 hour energy and others, cater to those that are tired and need a boost of energy. They deliver a short hit of energy and then a major crash to where you will need another boost of […]
The milk thistle plant is native to the Mediterranean and it’s name is derived from the milky white veins on the leaves and white sap they produce. Other names for milk thistle is: Saint Mary’s Thistle, holy thistle, variegated thistle and Scotch thistle. Milk thistle […]
Ive been seeing more and more “arm pain” (in the shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand) with swelling, tingling, numbness, and/or pain lately. So the question has been what is causing the arm or hand pain and what am I doing to cause it?! This is […]
