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All RICE is Not Created Equal - What to Watch For

   With reports of more and more arsenic being found in our rice supply, patients and readers have asked for more specifics. This investigative report deals with the facts as reported by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. According to Carolyn Smith DeWaal, director of food safety, there are steps consumers should take to reduce their exposure to arsenic in their rice. The following is a condensed and edited list of her top five suggestions:

 

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OH, My Aching Back...OR is it My Hip?

  When we experience a back ache, specifically lower back, we usually attribute it to something strained or injured within our back, right? What is not often understood is that many times that
pain is actually coming from tendons and ligaments that attach to your bones.
Especially after the age of 60, our muscles shorten and that alone can pull bones out of alignment as the fascia is stretched and tightened where it shouldn’t be. Consider this: When muscles in your legs, hips and torso shorten, they cause undue pressure on nerves and tissues in your back, hence back pain.
Integrative medicine physicians that understand this concept will suggest gentle stretching exercises, especially as we age and sit performing our various career tasks for hours on end. Unfortunately, many traditional
orthopedic offices and therapists recommend exercises that actually stretch the ligaments – ending up stressing and weakening them, making the problem and pain worse...click to continue reading...

Let's "B" Perfectly Frank!

 

Most people are not aware that the “B” vitamins are your best insurance policy against diseases like heart attack and stroke. And, they’re more powerful than any drugs for the same conditions.

 

“B” vitamins are water soluble – you’ll find them in meat of animal protein, instead of the unhealthy patty parts. Some of the “Bs” are also found in fruits and vegetables, but your best source is found in red meat – for “B₁₂” red meat is the ONLY source...click to continue reading...

Peripheral Neuropathy - Causes, Effects & Wholistic Options

      Let's begin with the actual definition of this condition from the National Library of Medicine:

    Peripheral nerves carry information to and from the brain. They also carry signals to and from the     spinal cord to the rest of the body. Peripheral neuropathy means these nerves don't workproperly.     Peripheral neuropathy may be damage to a single nerve. It may be damage to a nerve group.

Statisically Speaking...

• Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) affects over 20 million Americans and 60% of diabetics.
• PN is mostly associated with conditions that include:

        Diabetes, HIV, shingles, toxic overload, autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome and malnutrition. Additionally, statin drugs and chemotherapy can also cause PN...CLICK HERE to continue reading...