Are you including enough probiotic-rich foods in your diet? Do you know that probiotics are not only essential for digestive health but for overall health?In this article, we will learn all about probiotics and its benefits for overall health along with some best natural probiotic foods.Let’s get started…PROBIOTICS:Probiotics are the good bacteria (or friendly bacteria) that line your gut and… Read More
Back pain is one of the most common complaints reported by a majority of the population. Affecting many people temporarily or for an extended period of time at least once throughout their lifetime, back pain is generally the result of trauma from an accident, injury or due to an aggravated medical condition.But, can an improper diet based on refined sugar… Read More
Pain in the upper and/or mid back is not as common than lower back or neck pain. The upper back is called the thoracic spinal column, and it is the most secure part of the spine. The reach of movement in the upper back is limited because of the backbone’s attachments to the ribs (rib cage).Upper back pain is generally… Read More
Here’s yet another reason to get off the couch: Inactivity is associated with greater risk of prediabetes, even for healthy-weight adults, a new study finds. University of Florida researchers said the finding may help explain why up to one-third of slim American adults have prediabetes — elevated blood sugar but not full-blown diabetes.“We have found that a lot of people… Read More
The Global Health Index results are in, and Italians rank first as the world’s healthiest people, according to Bloomberg.The secret to their longevity seems to reside in their approach to nutrition, as a Mediterranean diet based on pasta, bread, cheese, lean meat, and wine has them living well into their 80s.The Italians’ high consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits, which make it… Read More
Turmeric is quickly becoming an “it” superfood. You’ve probably seen the ingredient all over Pinterest and Instagram in the form of golden-hued lattes, soups, and vegan ice cream. It was even called a “rising star” by Google Food Trends, since searches for turmeric jumped a whopping 56% between November and January. And as a nutritionist, I’m thrilled, since this healthy food trend is both delicious and backed by… Read More
In February, an immigration enforcement case in El Paso earned the attention of domestic violence advocates across the country. As the El Paso Times reported, an undocumented woman was detained by immigration officers right after she went to the courthouse to get a restraining order against a violent and abusive partner. Domestic violence advocates were horrified, worried that it would… Read More
Many people frequently seek medical attention to treat symptoms of back pain. Approximately three in four adults will experience some sort of back pain throughout their lifetime. Back pain is identified as a painful symptom which originates along the spine.From acute back pain to chronic back pain, the symptoms can often vary. Acute back pain is characterized as a severe… Read More
If you are here, I am sure you want to find a long lasting, effective, and natural treatment for scoliosis.This spinal deformity can be best treated by exercising regularly and staying active. Believe it or not, that constant backache will disappear like magic in few days!So, here are the top 10 best exercises for treating scoliosis that will correct your… Read More
What’s the Connection?About 80% of patients visiting a chiropractor receive some type of spinal manipulation, while chiropractors offer a number of treatments for musculoskeletal conditions. Spinal manipulation is a distinctive type of hands on treatment (manual therapy) that’s different from several other kinds of manual therapy such as massage and mobilization. While chiropractors sometimes consult with spinal manipulation as an… Read More
Getting regular exercise and staying slim can lower the risk for an especially hard-to-treat type of heart failure, new research shows.This specific type of disease is called heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Ejection fraction is the amount of blood that’s pumped out of the heart. In many people with heart failure, the heart is so weak that it… Read More
High-intensity exercise may help older adults reverse certain aspects of the “cellular” aging process, a new study suggests.It’s no secret that regular exercise is healthy for young and old alike. But researchers said the new findings point to particular benefits from “high-intensity interval training” for older adults. That’s the type of workout that combines brief bursts of vigorous exercise with… Read More
IS YOUR JOB KILLING YOUR BACK?Whether it’s just a gig to pay the bills or your dream career, work life, including taking care of family, can play a big role in your overall health. And, sometimes, not in a good way.In summer 2016, the North American Spine Society (NASS) asked its members to rank the professions they consider most “back-breaking.”… Read More
Food writer and author of The Goodness of Nuts & Seeds, Natalie Seldon has this advice for refreshing your diet this spring…EAT THE RAINBOWSweep away the dull winter with spring’s colourful fruits and vegetables; a great way to load up on fibre, vitamins and other disease-fighting compounds. The pigments that give fruits and vegetables their colour are vital antioxidants. Include… Read More
Sciatica is a disabling condition characterised by pain in the leg along the distribution of the sciatic nerve. It can be accompanied by back pain, tingling, numbness, reduced strength and reflex changes in the leg.Sciatica is most commonly caused by irritation of the nerve roots emerging from the lower spine. For this reason it is often considered a type of… Read More
Personal Injury, Trauma & Spine Rehab Specialists