Exercise During Pregnancy
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently released an article which sums up their advice on exercise during pregnancy. Until now, it was a popular belief amongst people …
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Gout
Gout affects more than 1% of adults in America, and it is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis among men. This illness has been around for thousands of …
Gum Disease May Affect Overall Health
We have all heard of the terms gingivitis and periodontitis. Both of these terms are used to describe “gum disease.” Some recent research shows that not only does gum …
High Blood Pressure Due to Lack of Sleep
The May issue of Hypertension: The Journal of the American Heart Association reports that people who sleep less than 7-8 hours per night may be 76% more likely to …
Headache
As the most common reason for calling in sick to work, and one of the most common reasons for going to the doctor, it is no wonder that headaches …
Healthy Travel Tips
With the end of the school year and the start of the summer, vacation is right around the corner. In an ever busier world, it is hard to make …
Home Remedies for Heartburn
For many Americans, dealing with heartburn has become a daily chore. Everyday we see advertisements for medications that either alleviate the symptoms of heartburn or try to prevent heartburn …
NSAIDs May Predispose for Miscarriage
As one of the most widely used drugs in the Western world, we all have a tendency to discount the side effects of over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs …
Lyme Disease
As we start to enjoy the first taste of cool weather, we need to be careful of ticks when taking trips outdoors. Lyme disease is now the most prevalent …
Low Back Pain
As the most common reason to go to a chiropractor, and the second most common reason to visit the medical doctor, low back pain is a daily epidemic in …