by Jolin Brandes and Jiliane Provinn — The Chinese word “qi” translates literally to life force. “Gong” means the practice of developing more qi or life-force energy. Qi is present in the body from birth. Later we acquire qi through the ingestion of food, from the air we breathe and through our constant interactions with […]
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The hidden prankster and joker of low-back pain
February 23, 2012
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by Dr. Kenneth Muhich — Have you ever experienced back pain so severe that you had to crawl on your hands and knees to get to the bathroom because you could not stand up? Maybe after sitting at a computer or driving a long distance you were unable to get up without pain, making you […]
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 […]
Escaping the fibromyalgia maze
February 23, 2012
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by Betsy Timmerman — Most people who suffer from fibromyalgia (FM) never find their true path to recovery. They often spend year after year trying new treatments, techniques, doctors, medications and supplements but never really improve enough to say they are living a full life with little or no pain. FM is a complex syndrome […]
February 23, 2012
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