by Dr. Vijaya Nair — Inflammation is your immune system’s way of protecting your body from physical trauma or foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. It is supposed to be a short and powerful response. Unfortunately, the body doesn’t know how to turn off the inflammation switch and often ends up destroying the very […]
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The fire within that causes disease
March 5, 2012
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by Dr. Martha Grout — Every chronic disease is an inflammatory disease. No matter what your diagnosis — allergies, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, asthma, cancer, COPD, Crohn’s, chronic fatigue, diabetes, emphysema, fibromyalgia, Gulf War Syndrome, heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, lupus, multiple sclerosis and obesity, to name a few — inflammation is a major part […]
Do you pop pain pills for arthritis?
March 1, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — Anyone who has arthritis knows how difficult it can be to treat. The usual palliative treatment includes pills, creams or a tough-it-out attitude. Yet over-the-counter pills barely work and/or last only a few hours, while prescription drugs may cause a multitude of side effects and be dangerous. Many find that […]
Probiotics: Bacteria to promote your health
February 29, 2012
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by Dr. Robin Terranella — Probiotics are bacteria consumed for health benefits. “Biotic” means life and “pro” means promoting or for; therefore, these bacteria “promote life” or are “for life.” It may seem strange to consume bacteria in the hope of promoting health, but that is exactly what is done with probiotics. Most people use […]
What does Lyme disease look like?
February 28, 2012
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by Brenda Haas-Krieger — Lyme is called “the great imitator” because it can look like so many different ailments. In one person, it may look like fibromyalgia, in another like Parkinson’s and in another, the symptoms may be mostly cognitive. Lyme disease is, therefore, very commonly misdiagnosed. Lyme is most often associated with a tick […]
Healing low back pain after trauma
February 27, 2012
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by Maria Troia — It would be logical to think that low back pain should be addressed by focusing on the back muscles. However, particularly in the cases of women who have had caesarean sections and hysterectomies, it is vital to treat the front of the body to release the scar tissue causing the low […]
Health updates: Environmental exposure and ractopamine
February 27, 2012
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The following is information regarding environmental exposure and arthritis, and information about a drug pumped into animals days before slaughtering. Environmental exposure can trigger arthritis The links between autoimmune diseases, infections and the environment are complex and mysterious. Spondyloarthropathies, a group of common inflammatory rheumatic disorders, appear to be triggered by environmental factors. Unlike osteoarthritis, […]
Regenerative joint therapy with Prolozone
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — If you suffer from any form of musculoskeletal or joint pain, including painful knees, hips, back, rotator cuffs or shoulders, or if you have been suffering from degenerative hips, knees or arthritis, Prolozone can offer much needed relief. Prolozone is a modification of Prolotherapy and can also be referred to […]
Natural treatment options for osteoarthritis
February 26, 2012
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by Denise Jenderzak — Struggling with arthritic pain can be frustrating and challenging. For those with osteoarthritis (OA), the pain affects all areas of their lives. Sleep is disrupted, and the ability to focus and concentrate is diminished. Irritability and depression can occur. As the disease progresses, many patients are forced to give up activities […]
Health updates: Are you being poisoned? and Motrin®
February 23, 2012
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The following is new information regarding the role of environmental contaminants in the pathogenesis of obesity, and an effective alternative to ibuprofen for treating knee osteoarthritis. Are you fat because you are being poisoned? Your body is actually the product of your environment, and this includes personal lifestyle choices, such as what you eat, how […]
March 5, 2012
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