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Vitamin B-12 Deficiency Can Be Harmful
What harm can having too little of vitamin B12 do? Consider this: Over the course of two months, a 62-year-old man developed numbness and a “pins and needles” sensation in his hands, had trouble walking, experienced severe joint pain, began turning yellow, and became progressively short of breath. The cause was lack of vitamin B12 in his bloodstream, according to a case report from Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital published in The New England Journal of Medicine. It...
Magnesium Health Benefits
The crucial health benefits of magnesium include solving or preventing osteoporosis, heart attacks, hypertenstion, constipation, migraines, leg cramps, kidney stones, gallstones and more. Magnesium is an essential part of the alternative health approaches of alternative medicine.
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, magnesium is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Magnesium “helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm...
Stevia VS Sugars
Sugar — we all crave it. It’s sweet and makes basically everything taste better. If you’re one of the many people who have tried to cut back on sugar, you know how difficult it can be. Some people may even experience withdrawals. This is all due to the fact that when we eat sugar, we become addicted to it.
When we eat foods high in sugar, the reward centers of the brain are activated. At the same time, a large amount of dopamine is released. This is what makes eating sugar feel so good....
Heavy Metal Toxicity
The term “heavy metal” assumes a variety of different meanings throughout the different branches of science. Although “heavy metal” lacks a consistent definition in medical and scientific literature, the term is commonly used to describe the group of dense metals or their related compounds, usually associated with environmental pollution or toxicity. Elements fitting this description include lead, mercury, and cadmium.
While data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey...
9 Top Arthritis Strategies
Research hasn’t always kept pace with the popularity of supplements. Dr. Dave wants to introduce you to alternative ways to use natural medicines which are being put to the test in well-designed clinical trials. Here are nine supplements that are backed by science and shown to be effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA) and arthritis-related conditions.
1. SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine)
How it works: SAM-e acts as an analgesic (pain reliever) and has...
Coping with Migraines
Migraine is an extraordinarily prevalent neurological disease, affecting 38 million men, women and children in the U.S. and 1 billion worldwide.
Everyone either knows someone who suffers from migraine, or struggles with migraine themselves.
Migraine is the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world.
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. households includes someone with migraine.
Amazingly, 12% of the population – including children – suffers from migraine.
18% of American women, 6% of men, and 10% of...
Osteoarthritis Strategies
(Article Recommended by Foundation for Chiropractic Progress)
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative form of arthritic joint disease, characterized by loss of cartilage in the joint. It also has an inflammatory component. Osteoarthritis is a frequent cause of disability among seniors, affecting 20 million people in the U.S. alone.
While osteoarthritis typically involves the distal joints on your fingers and toes, knee and hip osteoarthritis is also common, the latter of which is the focus of this...
Restless Legs – Natural Remedies
Restless leg syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, can cause uncomfortable sensations in your legs and an intense urge to move them. It often strikes at night, particularly when you’re trying to sleep. A lack of specific nutrients in your diet may cause the condition or make it worse.
Foods to add if you have RLS:
Spinach or other dark leafy greens
Fortified cereals
Beans
Iron, folate, and magnesium are thought to have the most direct impact on RLS symptoms.
Adding iron to...
Leaky Gut Signs and Symptoms
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GI Sustain- Leaky Gut Support ,
Glutagenics Gastrointestinal Support and
Endefen – Gastrointestinal Support .
Discussion:
The GI condition commonly known as “leaky gut syndrome” has been gaining a lot of attention lately for several reasons:
A growing body of research has linked leaky gut to a number of “seemingly unrelated” health concerns and chronic diseases.
As more Americans...
Brain Support: The 7 Best Cognitive Boosters
Getting older is inevitable. But memory loss is not. And neither is Alzheimer’s. That’s the conclusion of the Alzheimer’s Prevention and Research Foundation in Tucson, Arizona. More and more research is pointing to ways your lifestyle can prevent Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia through brain supplements.Exercising and following a healthy diet aids in prevention. Make sure the diet is low in saturated and trans-fats, refined sugars and white flour products. It needs to...
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Neck Pain
A common complaint that arises is Neck Pain. Sitting at a desk, hunkered down over a monitor, working with a mouse are all common computer activities that are a major cause of neck pain. If you have chronic pain and are looking ...
Chiropractic Care & Headaches
If you are suffering from headaches, it be a good choice to check in with Dr. Dave to have an evaluation of your situation. This may be the treatment modality that will finally make you feel better! Did you know that ...
Avoiding Back Surgery
Say No to the Knife: Reduce the Likeliness Of Surgery With Chiropractic Care (NewsUSA) – Throughout the years, chronic back pain sufferers haven’t had much in the way of options to relieve their pain. Aside from drug therapy, surgery was often ...
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