2013
Following the Science on Genetically Altered Crops
It’s often hard to know whose science to believe and whose advice to take when it comes to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in our food. The information available on this subject is complex, the stakes are high (in terms of the health, social, environmental, political and economic issues involved) and
Is There Such a Thing as a “Negative Calorie Food”?
One of the most widespread diet gimmicks circulating around the Internet is the practice of eating “negative calorie food.” What is meant by this term is the idea that certain low-calorie foods burn more calories in their preparation, consumption and digestion than the calories they contain. Although this is an
Auto Accident Folklore—Being Thrown Clear and Bracing for Impact
You have no doubt overheard someone at work or at a party telling his friends that he never wears a seat belt—and that he has some really good reasons. The story usually goes something like this: He heard from a buddy he knows that a friend of a friend who
Top 10 Stretches for All-Around Flexibility
Stretching is important to maintaining flexibility. If you study animals such as cats and dogs, you will notice that they stretch on a frequent basis to keep their muscles supple and limber. Stretching helps to maintain a good range of motion and can help prevent you from muscle injuries such
How Do Chiropractors Measure Pain?
Measuring the amount of pain being experienced by a patient is an essential part of chiropractic assessment prior to treatment. However, unlike objective measure such as the degree of spinal curvature or the range of joint movement, the amount of pain cannot be determined directly, but is instead inferred from
How Well Does Chiropractic Care Relieve Back and Neck Pain?
If you have never considered going to a chiropractor to treat the pain in your neck or back, maybe you should. There are an increasing number of studies that confirm the effectiveness of chiropractic care in the treatment of back and neck pain, particularly in comparison with pain-relieving drugs. According
How Do Chiropractors Know If Your Spine is Out of Alignment?
Having a misaligned spine (also called a spinal subluxation) can negatively affect your daily life in a number of ways. It can not only cause pain in the back and neck, but can also cause pain in the rest of the body because of the pressure that the misaligned vertebrae
Prescription Painkiller Addiction—Warning Signs and Prevention
It seems that every day we see a story on the evening news about another celebrity who is in treatment for addiction to prescription painkillers. What you may not know is that this type of addiction is a widespread and growing problem for Americans from every walk of life, most
What Causes Headaches and How Can Chiropractic Help?
Headaches are one of the most common types of pain that people experience on a regular basis. Researchers estimate that nine out of ten Americans suffer from headache pain at some point, helping to put the sales of pain medication through the roof. Both the frequency and severity of headaches
Your Best Options for Purifying Water at Home and on the Go
Whether you find yourself in a disaster situation or are just enjoying camping out in the wilderness far from modern conveniences, having access to pure water is a vital necessity. We can survive for weeks without food, but only for a few days without water. Even if you are surrounded
