Your digestive health is directly impacted by the foods you eat and the lifestyle you live. By taking steps to improve your habits, your digestive system will function more efficiently, improving your overall health.
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The answer is immediately following the accident, even if you don't have any pain. The reason for this is that many individuals do not display symptoms for days, weeks or even months after the incident. It is important to have a thorough evaluation by a qualified physician, either your family …
What does this mean and should you be concerned? After 16 years of private practice and pediatric care, I have found that anytime a child complains about joint pain it should not be overlooked. I understand that some children are more sensitive and complain on a regular basis, but it …
Modern day technology is having a negative effect on our spine and body mechanics. Think back to 10 years ago, cell phone usage wasn't anywhere near what it is today. Only half or maybe a third of high school students even had a cell phone back when texting was limited …
Pain can be debilitating, affecting not only how we feel, but our quality of life. For many it is about restoring their quality of life so that they can play with their children or grandchildren, walk around the block, ride a bike or simply enjoy a movie. Today, we have …
What is your priority? Is it your health, wealth, family, career, or spiritual life? These are all important facets of your life, and together give you purpose and direction. Our lives are not simply one thing, but when one thing is out of balance, it can cause turmoil in the …
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When choosing a new health care provider, it can be overwhelming. We often ask friends or family members for a referral but sometimes they simply don't have an answer. When navigating this road alone, here are some basic tips on important things to look for when searching for a qualified …
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Ear problems can be extremely painful, especially in children. Millions of children visit doctors for ear infections (otitis media) each year. It accounts for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. Ear infections also happen to be the most common reason why kids are prescribed antibiotics. Yet, new studies …
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Approximately 20 percent of the population has back pain. For many decades, doctors believed that most back pain was caused by "slipped" or "torn" discs. We now know this is not true. Disc problems constitute only a small portion of the causes of back pain and rarely require surgery for …
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Are you among the millions of adults who suffer from uncomfortable stomach and digestive problems such as gas, bloating, heartburn and indigestion? It is likely that you are taking an antacid to deal with these symptoms. Antacid use is so prevalent that in 2009, Nexium was the second-best selling prescription …
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Pain serves an important function in our lives. When you suffer an acute injury, pain warns you to stop the activity that is causing the injury and tells you to take care of it.
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Acupuncture has been employed as a health care modality for over 2,500 years. Modern science has begun to understand and accept this ancient form of medicine with the support of new studies that are being conducted by leading scientists, hospitals, and medical research facilities all over the world. Today, acupuncture …
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If you have a headache, you're not alone. Some estimates suggest 25 percent of the U.S. population has a headache right now. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea.
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Dieting is big business. Over the air and through massive magazine ad campaigns come promises of quick, safe and guaranteed weight loss - for a fee. Although most diet programs don't keep accurate information on their results, informal surveys have revealed that very few dieters will have maintained their weight …
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