Back Always Hurting?

Want to preserve your health?  You need to preserve your posture.

Neck pain and headaches. Mid back pain and shoulder pain. Lower back pain. Did you know that 1 of every 7 (14% of total) visits to a primary healthcare provider is for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction?  So musculoskeletal pain is a big deal, it’s really common, and masking the symptoms with pain [...]

Are You At Risk for a Morning Heart Attack?

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A recent study[i] discussed the correlation between uric acid, morning blood pressure surge and metabolic syndrome.  It is a known fact that people with high blood pressure have a blunted response of their blood pressure when sleeping.  Normally, when sleeping your blood pressure should go down.  Those with hypertension have blood pressure that doesn’t drop [...]

Why My Patient Fired His Doctor

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Yes. I have a patient that fired his doctor.  He was frustrated.  He was infuriated.  He was tired…of feeling sick…all the time.  So you are asking, what would cause this gentle, kindhearted, easy-going fella to fire his doctor?  Let’s start with the letter. I saw Mr. Patient for multiple problems. When he came to see [...]

We Follow Up With Cammie and Find That She’s Off Four Medications!

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We visited with Cammie in the past and she shared the results she was getting on her lifestyle change program.  On this recent update she shared with us her recent progress which has lead to her stopping four of her six medications.  What a great testament to the fact that when you create health, diseases [...]

Black Bean Salsa

Easy to make, healthy and great tasting...your family is sure to love this tasty treat!

This black bean salsa is easy to make and only takes about 20 minutes to prep.  You need to plan ahead so that it can sit and marinate overnight in the fridge.  You want to choose organic corn, whether canned or frozen, since non-organic corn is most likely genetically modified and will have negative health [...]

Fill ‘Er Up!

We all understand the importance of fuel, but what many people fail to realize is the importance of the right fuel for the body.

You know there is a lot of planning that goes into family summer vacations.  Once the snow melts, the days get longer and the kids are out of school, there is talk of going somewhere to get away on vacation.  Lists are made.  Supplies are purchased.  Vehicles are packed.  But in order for that planning [...]

Four Causes of Knee Tracking Problems

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Knee pain is a common complaint for many people. One common cause of knee pain is patellar tracking problems. This is when the patella (your kneecap) does not track properly when bending your knee. Since you bend your knee with walking, climbing stairs, running, jumping and even standing, then if your knee is dysfunctional it [...]

Cammie – Lowers High Cholesterol Without Medications

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Chances are you, or someone you know and love, is dealing with high cholesterol.  Many times people are forced into believing that the only option they have to treat their high cholesterol is to take a statin medication.  These statin drugs have serious side effects.  They increase the risk of dementia, sexual dysfunction, muscle pain [...]

Sinkholes … Take Care of Below the Surface

The causes of a sinkhole start with slow processes that are "symptom-free" until disaster strikes!

If you have been keeping up with the news this week, you have heard about the sinkholes in Florida.  One ended in tragedy.  I started looking at some sinkhole pictures from across the world.  Pretty freaky!  These sinkholes can pop up literally in any location and can swallow up entire homes, buildings or city blocks. [...]

Three Lessons American Airlines Taught Me About My Health

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I recently saw a behind the scenes look at American Airlines.  This business documentary was designed to look at the areas of American Airlines that the public never sees.  From the union work floor to the executive offices…and everything in between.  It was what American Airlines did to save money on fuel, however, that really [...]