Back pain is one of the most common health complaints across the globe, with an estimated 80% of people experiencing back pain at some point in their life.1 Not only is back pain the No. 1 cause of job disability,2 it’s also one of the most common reasons for opioid dependence, the side effects of… Read More »
This article was previously published October 7, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Beyond Meat is one of a handful of companies flooding the market with plant-based burgers and other fake meat products, billing them as a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative. But before you fall for the marketing hype, be aware that these… Read More »
The Fourth of July is a holiday filled with fireworks, food and fun in the sun! Before enjoying your holiday weekend, make sure you are taking the right safety precautions to avoid getting burned this summer. Fireworks burns In 2014, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 10,500 people treated in ERs across the country… Read More »
According to researchers from the division of rheumatology, immunology and allergy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, America, the drinks you choose to consume could be having an effect on your arthritis. Zoning in on rheumatoid arthritis in particular, 217 subjects who were mailed a diet survey reported that drinking soda made their symptoms feel worse.… Read More »
Chronic pain is a pervasive issue and fibromyalgia is a very common form. It is a chronic condition whose symptoms include muscle and tissue pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep disturbances. Recent data suggests that central sensitization, in which neurons in your spinal cord become sensitized by inflammation or cell damage, may be involved in the… Read More »
Research has found greater amounts of phenylethylamine and tyramine in people who suffer from chronic migraines. In other words, fasting can be a migraine trigger or a trigger for a diet headache disorder a fasting headache. Studies have shown migraine is a genetic disorder, however, environment, lifestyle, and diet can still play a large role… Read More »