2013
Drug-Resistant Illnesses—What You Should Know
With the huge rise in the use of antibiotics over the past 70 years, some pathogens are now becoming resistant to the drugs that once easily eradicated the illnesses these pathogens cause. People who become infected with one of these drug-resistant organisms are at increased risk for longer, more costly
Tendinitis Causes and Treatment Options
People who practice repetitive motions—usually involving either a job or a sport—are at higher risk of developing tendinitis (also spelled tendonitis). This is an inflammation of the tendons that can affect any of the body’s tendons, but most commonly affects those in the arms and legs. Our tendons are made
What’s Occupational Health and Safety All About, and How Can a Chiropractor Help?
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) estimates that workplace-related injuries cost businesses nearly $170 billion each year. With money like this at stake, it’s easy to see that keeping your workers healthy through an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program could have a very high return on investment. And
Protecting Us From Ourselves? What Do People Really Think About Laws Limiting Serving Size?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 30 years, you are likely well aware that obesity is one of our society’s greatest health issues. Over a third of Americans are now considered obese. Until 1980, only 15 percent of the population was overweight or obese. That number
ART in the News: Learn What This Manual Therapy Technique Can Do for You!
Active Release Technique (ART) is making news! Articles in mainstream magazines like Men’s Journal and newspapers like the Wall Street Journal are introducing readers to this very effective—yet still little-known—hands-on therapy. So what exactly is ART? And what can it do for you? At the most basic level, ART uses
What is “Long-Term Health Care”?
Long-term health care, most commonly referred to as long-term care (LTC) is comprised of both medical and non-medical services provided to those who are unable to take care of themselves. Although LTC is most commonly used by the elderly, long term care may also be necessary for people of any
Meditation and Your Health—What the Science Says
Researchers have found in study after study that meditation can offer both mental and physical health benefits. Doctors and integrative health programs increasingly prescribe meditation techniques alongside traditional treatments to achieve a wide range of health goals, from increasing immunity to lowering high blood pressure and reducing the symptoms of
The Benefits of Iron
If you’ve been feeling sluggish or short of energy lately, it may be that you haven’t been getting enough iron in your diet. It is a mineral necessary for the production of energy and the transport of oxygen throughout the body. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 80% of
In-Home Genetic Testing Kits: What You Should Know
Knowing whether or not you have a genetic predisposition to certain diseases can allow you to take extra precautions so you can do as much as possible to help minimize the risk of contracting the disease or lessening its severity. Genetic testing used to be very expensive and was performed
Autoimmune Arthritis Causes and Treatment Options
Autoimmune arthritis refers to any of a group of joint diseases that involve autoimmunity. Essentially, it is a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own joints and soft tissue. It is different than the degenerative forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, which is primarily due to
