For some, scars can be great storytellers and conversation starters, but for many, scars are unsightly and sometimes even embarrassing. In fact, they can be life-changing and traumatic to manage on a daily basis, depending on the exact circumstances of the scar — which is why many people wonder how to get rid of scars.…
Inflammatory bowel disease is chronic inflammation (swelling and irritation) of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The two main diseases that fall in this category are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both of these conditions are caused by an abnormal response from your body’s immune system, where your system attacks your own tissue. Inflammatory bowel disease shares…
Arthritis is something that affects a lot of people. In fact, it's believed that approximately 350 million people worldwide have arthritis, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) estimates that more than 54 million in the U.S. alone suffer from arthritis symptoms. (1, 2) Rheumatoid arthritis is really autoimmune in nature and actually starts…
We know that copper is commonly used in plumbing, electronics and jewelry, but did you know that it's also responsible for important biological functions as well? In fact, as early as 400 B.C., Hippocrates is said to have prescribed copper compounds for the treatment of diseases. Clearly, he understood that we need copper to maintain…
There are many great uses for essential oils, including helping to combat aging of the skin. This is a benefit that most people are looking for these days and essential oils are a natural yet highly effective way to age slower and look younger on a consistent basis. I'm about to tell you about some highly impressive, all-natural, anti-aging…
In 2015, Americans spent more than $140 billion dollars to minimize the signs of aging poorly — and that's just on cosmetics that alter outward appearance. By 2021, that number is expected to skyrocket to more than $216 billion. (1) The normal process of aging is never going away. However, the impact of age-related issues…
On March 20, 2011, I woke up in in an ICU bed after getting hit by series of large vehicles. Crossing a busy street on foot in car-crazy Los Angeles, I was first struck by a westbound Land Rover while traveling westbound on Melrose Avenue. I was pushed into the eastbound lane, where I was…
Could shiny steel instruments properly manipulated be the answer to your chronic pain and inflammation? Quite possibly, yes! The Graston Technique® (GT) is a unique and outcome-proven form of soft tissue mobilization using specially designed stainless steel instruments alongside appropriate therapeutic exercise. Graston technique is considered an instrument-assisted manual therapy technique just like dry needling and acupuncture, all…
Even if there currently isn't a standard criteria used for for diagnosing "proline deficiency," certain people can definitely benefit from consuming more of the amino acid. The body makes some of its own proline, plus it is found in "complete protein" foods, but your need for amino acids like proline increases as you age or…
[Below is my transcript of my video about herniated disc treatment, along with supplemental information on the topic.] Back pain is something a very large number of people have to deal with at one point or another. In fact, there are some 31 million people in the U.S. alone who suffer from lower back…
