A New Anti-Inflammatory
The race is on. Big Pharma is keenly aware of the major role that inflammation plays in a wide range of different symptoms and diseases. The market for anti-inflammatory drugs is massive… billions are spent annually by people looking for relief. The problem is that many of the common drugs used to suppress inflammation are […]
How Turmeric Works… And How To Make It Work Better
Researchers have recently discovered a new way to reduce inflammation, and it is a discovery that will likely change the way that many inflammatory conditions are treated. The research focuses on a class of molecules known as JAK proteins. JAK stands for Janus kinase proteins, or “Just another kinase,” as they were originally called before […]
Reduce Inflammation With Your Thoughts (Seriously)
Before you decide that I’ve completely gone off the deep end… let me explain why the headline “reduce inflammation with your thoughts” is not as far fetched as it seems at first glance. It was not long ago when mind-body medicine was a fringe concept without a strong scientific foundation. However, in the last 20 […]
New Low Back Pain Treatment
In the midst of an episode of severe low back pain, most patients are not thinking about what’s for dinner…. but new research suggests that they probably should. Low back pain is one of the most common complaints in orthopedics, and it is a massive drain on the global economy. Anyone who has experienced it […]
Breakthrough Discovery For Inflammation
Have you tried a gluten-free diet? If so, you are certainly “on trend.” Millions of people are actively avoiding products which contain gluten in the hopes of improving their health. The food industry has caught on, and there are now gluten free products on grocery store shelves, and many restaurants work hard to accommodate this […]
Spices in the Spotlight: Cayenne Pepper
I’m the kind of guy that puts hot sauce on virtually everything. I love the burn, I love the taste, and I love the health benefits. Cayenne pepper adds great flavor and bold kick to a variety of foods, there are a lot of health reasons to enjoy something spicy. The spice factor that cayenne […]
Is “Leaky Gut” Real?
Imagine for a moment that you have a nasty, open, bleeding scrape on your skin… ouch. What would you think if I told you to take a piece of pizza and apply it directly to your wound? Terrible idea, right? Dangerous even. Our bodies are not set up to absorb nutrients from food directly into […]
Ancient Biblical Herb Soothes Joint Pain
Many of you may be familiar with the mention of “frankincense and myrrh” in the Bible. These medicinal herbs are mentioned multiple times in the Bible, the most well known example being that these herbs were given as gifts by the Magi to the newborn Jesus. These herbal gifts were given along with gold, which […]
A Gut-Wrenching Story
If you frequently take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen for headaches and joint or muscle pain, or if you’re on a prescription anti-inflammatory medication for any type of chronic condition or pain management plan… this article is for you. These drugs can help to relieve inflammatory pain, but they may also lead to a wide […]
Tennis Elbow
Most of the patients that I diagnose with tennis elbow have not picked up a racket in years. Although it is a fairly common complaint among people who do play tennis, tennis elbow is surprisingly common in those who don’t. In people who play racket sports, this painful condition develops from chronic repetitive strain in […]
