Peripheral neuropathy may be more common in patients with pre-diabetes than previously thought, and early interventions may be warranted in this patient population, according to researchers from the University of Utah.Currently, 86 million adults — more than one in three U.S. adults — have prediabetes, according to CDC estimates. Without weight loss and moderate physical activity, 15% to 30% of… Read More
Did you ever let your foot fall asleep and suffer first from numbness and then from a tingling, pins-and-needles sensation while it “awakened”? People with peripheral neuropathy suffer from those types of sensations all the time. And there’s growing evidence that peripheral neuropathy is linked with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs from damaged nerves… Read More
Miso has been a staple in Chinese and Japanese diets dating back approximately 2,500 years. Traced from ancient China, where it was known as hisio, a seasoning prized by aristocrats, miso was perfected in Japan from the 7th century to current day.Today, most of the Japanese population begins their day with a warm bowl of miso soup to stimulate digestion… Read More
A grocery-store Pariah with potentially disastrous repercussionsTrump appointees to head the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency to the contrary, the war on science isn’t limited to conservatives. Liberals have their own anti-science biases. Where conservatives often reject science based on their literal interpretation of the Bible or due to an abhorrence of federal regulations, liberals appear to be… Read More
Back pain is the second most regular side effect related explanation behind exercise based recuperation in the United States. Up to 84% of grown-ups have low back pain eventually in their lives, with sciatica influencing up to 40% of those with low back pain. The long haul result of low back pain is for the most part good, yet relentless… Read More
Promises of more volume, shine, and botanical extracts may lure you in as you browse the shampoo aisle, but you may want to turn your attention to the tiny ingredients lists on the bottles to make sure you’re not choosing a product that will have you showering yourself in a neuro-toxic and carcinogenic chemical every day.According to a new report… Read More
For many families, type 2 diabetes can develop in several members of the household. For some people, diabetes has been diagnosed throughout previous generations of family members. However, does this mean, you are bound to inherit the condition?Over a period of 25 years, according to statistics, the number of people in the world who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes… Read More
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 29 million type 2 diabetes cases have currently been diagnosed in the United States, where another 8.1 million cases are undiagnosed. Diabetes can have various serious complications, including the development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stated that between 60 and 70 percent of individuals… Read More
Each year, cases of liver disease developing without the instance alcohol abuse are increasing throughout the United States, the U.K, and Australia. Decades ago, fatty liver disease and cirrhosis were diagnosed due to excessive alcohol consumption. Currently, however, more and more adults and even children are diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD.Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a medical… 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 insulin… Read More
Medscape’s Dr. Bret Stetka spoke with Dr. David Perlmutter, author of Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar — Your Brain’s Silent KillersDr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T’s insight:Facts keep streaming in faster and quicker each day. Disorders like Alzheimers, dementia and many other cognitive disorders have been directly linked to high carbohydrate gluten inclusive diets. In the race… 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.Unfortunately, many people can relate to having been involved in a car crash or motor vehicle collision (MVC) at some… 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.This type of neuropathy can be caused by a variety of factors, such as diabetes, chemotherapy, statin medications, disc herniation and trauma from an injury, toxic metal exposure, chronic alcohol consumption and vitamin… Read More
7 Reasons Chiropractic is More Than About Back PainAs 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 it can… Read More
Chiropractic Alternative to NSAIDs for Back PainArlington, 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 this… Read More
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