Leading Causes Of Maternal Deaths Author: Carolyn Curtis, MSN, CNM, RN, FACNM, FAAN Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney Maternal Mortality In The United States Between 2018 and 2021, the maternal mortality (death) rate in the United States nearly doubled, placing the country last among developed nations in maternal health outcomes. The maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is a key indicator of ...
What Does This Mean For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You may remember the nursery rhyme, “Jack Sprat could eat no fat. His wife could eat no lean…” You may know people who fit these extremes. And in terms of diets these extremes might represent the vegan and keto diets in today’s world. The nursery rhyme assures us ...
Why Are Protein Supplements Contaminated? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney There are lots of good reasons for using protein supplements. Some people use them as healthier substitutes for fatty, cholesterol-rich animal protein foods. Some people use them as calorie-controlled meal substitutes to lose weight. Some people use them to build muscle mass. Some people use them to retain ...
Walking Your Way To Health Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You’ve made your New Year’s resolutions. And if you are like millions of Americans, you may already be making plans to join a gym, get a personal trainer, or join a spin class. The problem is these are all expensive options. And a good portion of that money is ...
Which Muscles Cause Tension Headaches? Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT – The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney Topic Of The Month – Tension Headaches Lately a lot of people have been coming to my office complaining of headaches that have plagued them for a long time…in one case for years! This woman had been everywhere and had every test ...
What Does This Mean For Us? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney The increase of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in the US adult population has been well documented. And these conditions have severe health consequences. Nearly 70% of people with prediabetes will go on to develop type 2 diabetes. Without a change in lifestyle and/or medical intervention, ...
What Does This Study Mean For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney It’s a new year and once again you have set New Year’s goals. If you are like millions of Americans your top 3 goals are probably to eat healthier, exercise more, and lose weight – not necessarily in that order. Now comes the hard part: Setting ...
Who Benefits Most From A Healthy Diet? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Fad diets abound. High protein, low carb, low fat, vegan, keto, paleo – the list is endless. They all claim to be backed by scientific studies showing that you lose weight, lower your cholesterol and triglycerides, lower your blood pressure, and smooth out your blood sugar ...
Why I Developed Natural Treatments For Carpal Tunnel Pain Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT – The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney In 1997 I had wrist pain that was so incredibly severe that I couldn’t take my left hand from flat on a table and bring my thumb up to two o’clock. I couldn’t pick up a ...
What Does This Mean For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney If you’ve ever traveled the subway system in London, you can’t have missed the “Mind the Gap” signs warning not to put your foot in the gap between the subway and the platform. That warning is more important than ever in an age where people look at their ...