Some people just put up with their digestion problems like there’s nothing they can do about it. Then there’s an ever increasing array of pharmacy-based products to deal with it. Do these products only take care of the symptoms and not address the underlying route cause? It surprises me how unaware people can be, not knowing that they could make a number of simple changes […]

None of us really enjoy vomitting, but when our fear becomes obsessive then we may have a phobia – an irrational fear. This phobia is called emetophobia. While it might sound strange to someone who doesn’t suffer from it, it’s actually believed to be the sixth most common phobia in existence. Those who suffer from emetophobia rarely discuss it openly, often believing that they alone […]

Yes, we need to watch what we eat and drink as they can both have pretty negative effects on our overall health and general well-being. There are hundreds upon hundreds of examples of unhealthy foods, probably thousands upon thousands in fact, but here’s a look at 4 of the absolute worst examples you could imagine. Pizza – Though it tends to taste pretty great, pizza […]

If you care enough about your health to do research on products that are beneficial to you then you are sure to have come across grapeseed oil. A byproduct of the winemaking industry, this oil has come into its own because of growing awareness about its benefits. Interestingly, it can be used in two ways – by consuming it and also by applying it to […]

Research research found in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research have found a case were a patient with cardiovascular disease risk factors (such as high cholesterol and triglycerides) that has been able to reduce his risk of cardiovascular disease by seeking chiropractic care. Other risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease include: Obesity Physical inactivity Diabetes Unhealthy diets Too much alcohol consumption Tobacco exposure Hypertension What […]

When people go on holiday, they are looking forward to going so much that they don’t prepare for the worst. When the worst happens and their holiday is ruined, they have no idea what to do. This isn’t anyone’s fault. People have the right to look forward to their holiday and not have to worry about anything for a change. But, sometimes, when things go […]

Being a private investigator can be a very rewarding profession that always offers interesting travels and new experiences but there are also some medical dangers and risks that are built into the occupation. Unfortunately, there have been some reported cases of PIs being attacked or even murdered. The basic philosophy of the job can breed some contention and possibly elicit retaliation. Working late into the […]

Coping with painful knees can severely inhibit one’s lifestyle or even one’s ability to remain mobile or ambulatory. There are a number of treatment options that exist to address knee pain. Oral Medications Pain medications taken by mouth are often recommended or prescribed for knee pain. These include over the counter medications as well as stronger pain medicines. Oral pain medication may include steroids, non-steroidal […]

The knee is one of the most vulnerable areas of the body when it comes to sustaining injury. The anatomy of the knee is what keeps knee surgeons busy repairing damage that occurs from falls, hits, twisting, or rotating beyond its acceptable range of motion. The femur, patella and tibia are the bones that make up the structure of the knee. Four main ligaments connect […]

How do you know how healthy your heart is? When you go to a doctor for your regular check-up, your heart may be fine. However, is it that healthy after you go jogging? When you first wake up in the morning? Right before you go to bed at night? There are a lot of things that can trigger your heart to do “less than healthy” […]