Quick Relief For Calf Cramps

Be Prepared When Muscle Pain Happens Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT – The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney I hope your summer went well and that you survived Debbie and Francine without too much damage.  When Debbie came through South Florida the building where I have my office was flooded with 18” of water, and the area ...

Is Folate Needed For Strong Bones?

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Why Is Folate Needed For Strong Bones? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney When most people think of the nutrients required to build strong bones, they just think of calcium and vitamin D. This is understandable because these two nutrients are essential for building healthy bone. But in reality “it takes a village” to build strong bones. The bone matrix ...

Do Bad Genes Doom You To Bad Health?

The Influence Of Genetics And Diet On Type 2 Diabetes Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  Does it ever feel like you have drawn the short straw? Everyone in your family has succumbed to heart disease, diabetes, or cancer at a young age. Are you doomed to the same fate? You ordered a DNA test. It sounded like fun. But when ...

Is Olive Oil Overrated?

What Is The Truth About Olive Oil And You?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  You may have seen headlines claiming that olive oil doesn’t deserve its “health halo”. It isn’t as healthy as many experts have claimed. It is overrated. These headlines aren’t referring to the scandalous practice of selling “extra virgin” olive oil that contains cheaper oils. That ...

Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

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Or Is It Something Else? Treatment For Wrist Pain Masquerading As Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT – The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney It’s been hot this summer. High temperature records were broken not just in the USA, but all over the world!  The funny thing is it was sometimes hotter up north than down ...

Are All Plant-Based Diets Healthy?

Why Are Plant-Based Diets Healthy? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Unless you are like Rip van Winkle and have been asleep for the past 30 years, you have probably heard that plant-based diets are good for you. In fact, that advice is sound. It is based on multiple long-term studies. But you may still be hesitant to make the ...

Are Calcium Supplements Safe?

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What Does This Study Mean For You? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  Should you avoid calcium supplements because they increase your risk of heart disease? Some headlines and blog posts would have you believe that. You may have been told that by your doctor. But is it true? Unfortunately, this is another example of the swinging pendulum that we ...

Omega-3 Supplements Are Safe

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Why Do Clinical Studies Disagree?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney  Six weeks ago, the title of my “Health Tips From the Professor” article was, “Are Omega-3 Supplements Safe?” That’s because I was reviewing a study that claimed long-term use of omega-3 supplements increased the risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke. And it had led to headlines like, “Omega-3 ...

Is It Achilles Tendonitis Or Something Else?

Treatment For The Flexor Digitorum and Hallucis Muscles Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT – The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney The snowbirds are long gone!  The plus is that it’s easier to get into restaurants, and the roads aren’t as crowded.  Of course, the minus is the weather. August is the hottest month of the year. August is ...

Which Diets Are Best For The Planet?

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Which Diets Are Best For Your Health? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Is it hot enough yet? I’m not going to take a stand in the global warming debate. But I will say this summer has been extraordinarily hot – even for North Carolina. So, what can we do about it? I will list some options below. But with ...

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