Are Blood Pressure Readings Accurate?
Years ago I was flying a plane on a long trip, way out over the Gulf of Mexico. There are three ways to ascertain an airplane’s fuel status, and two of those three said I … Read More
Years ago I was flying a plane on a long trip, way out over the Gulf of Mexico. There are three ways to ascertain an airplane’s fuel status, and two of those three said I … Read More
A pinched nerve can happen anywhere along the course of a nerve. It could happen in the wrist if we’re talking numbness in the hand, it could happen in the elbow, it could happen in … Read More
As a Chiropractor a question I often get asked is how do I sleep when I’m in pain?
There are two simple and easy ways.
l. If you prefer to sleep on your back, lie … Read More
“Ouch I hurt! Should I put ice or heat on it?”
Patients ask me this every day. It depends on how long you have had the injury. The book says for new injuries and acute … Read More
For years we have heard about taking a low dose aspirin once a day for prevention of heart attacks. Major aspirin brands have even used this advice to market their medication, but is it really … Read More
Airplane travel is fast, safe, and relatively affordable, a modern miracle by any standard. It can also be a source of pain and discomfort, and I’m not just talking about the risk of sitting next … Read More
There is a popular rumor on the internet and social networks, suggesting that if you are alone and having a heart attack, you may be able to save your life by coughing. Like most … Read More
A French study sponsored by Laboratoires Expanscience has found evidence that an extract containing Avocado and Soybean may be an effective treatment for Hip Osteoarthritis. After three years, 10% fewer of the participants in … Read More
A panel of experts chosen for the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8) has raised the blood pressure rate cutoff for determining whether patients needs drug therapy for hypertension. The new cutoff for most hypertensive … Read More
High anxiety levels are independently related with the risk of having a stroke, according to new research published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.
The researchers … Read More