Many ailments we deal with each day can be prevented or alleviated without drugs, prescriptions, or surgery. Chronic headaches are often the result of poor alignment in the spine, and nerves being pinched can cause all kinds of maladies in which the connection between cause and symptom are not obvious. (more…)
In the past three decades obesity rates have doubled, so it’s no surprise that sugar substitutes have gained in popularity. There is a trade off for zero calorie sweeteners, however, and it may overshadow the apparent benefits.
Aspartame was developed in the 1960s, and has since been linked to several health conditions. In fact, aspartame accounts for 75% of all adverse reactions to food additives (Anrig 27)! Despite the volume of evidence of the dangers of using aspartame, many governments have deemed 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight to be acceptable for daily intake. (more…)
Over the last 30 years the rate of childhood obesity has doubled for preschool children, and tripled for kids age 6-11 (Peterson). Currently there are nearly 9 million children over age 6 that are considered obese. (more…)
Commercials are rampant with advice on the latest and greatest supplement everyone should be taking. For those that don’t want a fistfull of pulls every morning, here’s a few standouts: (more…)
There’s a reason weight loss plans and products are a billion dollar industry: most of them don’t work. If people actually got the results they wanted, the constant need for the latest and greatest diet/device/supplement would be far less prevalent. Since most diets fail the first time around, we’re sharing four tips to help you stay with it and avoid falling off the nutrition wagon. (more…)
By Dr. Claudia Anrig
Reposted from To Your Health.
As parents begin the annual back-to-school scramble for clothes, supplies and other school essentials, many will overlook one of the most important necessities for the school year – healthy lunches. It’s common knowledge that despite attempts to improve the state of affairs, the school cafeteria is essentially just another franchise; with limited exception and despite facing increasing scrutiny, school cafeteria foods aren’t healthy and well-balanced. (more…)
Having a desk job isn’t uncommon, and in the age of computers the amount of time many people spend sitting and staring at a screen is higher than ever. Poor posture while doing so can lead to forward head posture (FHP). Forward head posture causes the muscles supporting the neck to work harder than they should, which can cause stiffness and pain. (more…)
As the heat rises and your outdoor activities become more prevalent, you may rely more and more on deodorants & antiperspirants. In these balmy times, it’s important to remember a few things: (more…)