Five Tips For Releasing Trigger Points Author: Julie Donnelly Have you ever had a pain in one area, rubbed another place on your body, and felt the pain melt away? If so, you’ve experienced the result of “trigger point therapy.” A trigger point is technically an area of hyperirritability in a muscle that may refer pain &/or numbness ...
Is it How Much You Eat, or How Much You Keep? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Why do some studies conclude that omega-3 fatty acids are essential for a strong mind, a strong heart and will wipe out inflammation – while other studies suggest that they are ineffective? The simple answer is that nobody really knows. However, in the ...
Author: Dr. Pierre DuBois There are currently close to 6 billion cell phone subscriptions worldwide, and increased usage of cell phones has understandably led to a greater level of interest in how safe they are. The main concern for our health is that mobile phones emit and receive electromagnetic radiation as a result of their need to ...
Do Statins Really Work? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Statins - those ubiquitous drugs used to lower cholesterol levels - are big business! Over 20 million Americans are currently being treated with statin drugs at a cost that runs into billions of dollars every year. And cardiologists have just recommended that another 20 million Americans consider using cholesterol lowering ...
Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney While "Healthy Thanksgiving" doesn't quite have the appeal of the more familiar "Happy Thanksgiving" greeting, I used it here to make the point that Thanksgiving dinner (and many other holiday meals) doesn't have to be an unhealthy affair. After all, there is a lot to like about the ingredients in Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey ...
Are You Still Doing Cardio? Author: Kai Fusser, MS Last month I told you about functional fitness training and why I think it is superior to workouts on the machines that fill most gyms and sports clubs. This month my topic is sprint interval training, and why it beats the traditional cardiovascular or aerobic exercises. Walk into any ...
When Is GMO Not GMO? Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney I'm probably going to get lots of hate mail for this week's “Health Tips from the Professor” because I'm finally going to tackle the GMO controversy. You see, the GMO controversy is very much like Washington politics. On one side of the aisle, you have the people who are ...
You Can Make Your Foot Pain Go Away Author: Julie Donnelly Just a couple of weeks ago I taught you how to make your hip pain go away. Today’s topic is foot pain. And, yes, you can make your foot pain go away as well. But, let’s start at the beginning. How Does Foot Pain Get Started? You feel ...
It’s Buyer Beware in the Sports Supplement Market Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney For many athletes it’s all about being bigger, faster, stronger. That’s what makes the fat burning sports supplements so appealing. If you believe the ads, they will burn fat, increase muscle mass and give you an energy boost. But, are fat burning sports supplements safe? ...
Are Sports Supplements Effective? Are They Safe? Author: Dr. Pierre DuBois In recent years, the use of sports supplements by young athletes has increased dramatically. The most commonly used sports supplements among teenagers of all ages were vitamins and minerals, though “ergogenic aids” are used by some teen athletes specifically to enhance performance. Among these performance-enhancing supplements ...