Did you know that about 6 percent to 12 percent of the adult population in the U.S. (roughly 10 million people) experiences some sort of TMJ symptoms regularly? (1) Furthermore, it’s estimated that 17.8 million workdays are lost each year due to disabling TMJ pains and lost sleep. TMJ stands for the “temporomandibular joint.” Also…
Facial hair has become quite popular over the past few years. Even campaigns such as Movember and Decembeard, for prostate awareness, have made the beard more popular. The New York Times published an article stating that the beard has become quite common in professional settings. That brings even more reason for good hygiene with the beard!…
Over the years, one of the most asked questions I’ve gotten is, “How do I get rid of my love handles?” It seems to be a problem that most everyone — male and female — struggles with. I’ve never met anyone who actually “loves” their love handles. In case you aren’t quite sure what I’m…
Are you familiar with the third leading cause of death in the U.S.? I’m talking about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, more commonly known as COPD. This respiratory disease is characterized by an abnormal inflammatory response in the lungs and restricted airflow, which both result in difficulty doing the most vital thing in life — breathing.…
Diabetes itself is extremely common, affecting about one in every three adults in the U.S., and diabetic neuropathy is one of the most likely complications to develop as a side effect because high blood sugar levels affect nerve fibers throughout the body. Neuropathy is a pathological condition that encompasses more than 100 different forms and manifestations…
A bruise is a bruise is a bruise … unless it's a bone bruise. Typically, a bruise occurs when blood vessels are damaged below the surface of the skin and collect toward the surface as a visible black and blue mark. (1) A bone bruise happens when some of the fibrous tissues inside the bone,…
Did you know that scoliosis is the No. 1 spinal problem among children and adolescents? It's true, as this spinal disorder affects up to 5 percent of school-aged children. Furthermore, about 2 percent to 3 percent of the general population has some form of scoliosis, but there is good news. Research shows that scoliosis exercises, supplemented with…
Despite the fact that it’s a fairly common problem — affecting about 5 percent of children and adolescents and about 2 percent to 3 percent of the general population — the causes of scoliosis still aren’t well-understood. It's a lifelong spinal condition that results from the spine becoming “off center” and growing sideways, so it winds…
Burgers are one of my favorite meals, but if you're vegetarian or trying to cut back on your meat intake, your options are limited. They tend to be either over-processed soy patties or mushroom burgers. That's not the case with this Black Bean Burger recipe. Because they're made with fiber-rich black beans, these burgers will keep you…
Getting the best nutrition for your baby is so important, and the best way to do this from day 1 is through breast-feeding. Breast-feeding is an important and special occurrence between a mother and her child. It leaves the child and mother healthier and happier. However, it also can lead to certain complications for the mother, like mastitis.…
