Strengthening your body for the slopes involves eccentric weight training, lateral coordination, and aerobic stamina. Preparation builds a solid foundation for injury prevention. If you are the typical skiing enthusiast, be it an amateur or an exceptional downhiller, tis the season to turn your expectations...
Runner’s knee is a term used to describe a set of symptoms a patient presents with that includes knee pain in one knee that tends to be difficult to pinpoint the exact spot of the pain. Generally, it encompasses the area around the kneecap sometimes...
Antacids are not the solution for acid reflux because they neutralize hydrochloric acid (HCl), which is an essential digestive secretion in the stomach. Contrary to what pharmaceutical companies advertise, acid reflux and esophageal disease are caused by a stomach that has become too alkaline, not...
One of the most common causes of carpal tunnel syndrome is the malalignment of one or two of the bones in the wrist. This shifting of the bones results in obstruction of the canal (space) that contains the nerve and other soft tissues. The result...
The key to eliminating the symptoms of pain, inflammation, and joint restrictions caused by what is commonly known as tennis or golfer’s elbow (otherwise known as lateral and medial epicondylitis) is to restore the proper mechanical function of the elbow joint. The three bones which...
Plantar fasciitis is caused by the stretching of the tendons that connect to the three arches of the foot. Most commonly, the long tendon that supports the inner arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is due primarily to the inward rolling of the foot, known...
A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of your stomach bulges through your diaphragm (the large muscle separating your abdomen and chest) into your chest cavity. Most small hiatal hernias cause no signs or symptoms. However, a larger hiatal hernia can cause heartburn, regurgitation...
Got Milk? This is a slogan to promote healthy benefits of the popular school lunch drink. Yet, in an article in "Health & Healing" by Dr. Julian Whitaker, M.D. shows the negative effects.Cows milk is a species-specific food for calves. It is no more appropriate...
A few book recommendations that deal with a myriad of issues ranging from diet to stress:Primal Body, Primal Mind by Nora Gedgaudus"Combining your body’s Paleolithic needs with modern nutritional and medical research for complete mind-body wellnessMaximize Your Vitality & Potency by Wright...
Dear Healthcare Reform,According to consumer reports study released in the spring of 09’, on the treatment of back pain, consumers preferred manual care treatments over drugs and surgery. The number one choice of manual care by America consumers is chiropractic care. Don’t let bureaucratic prejudice...