Day: December 2, 2014
You Won’t Believe What the Ideal Time to Undergo Orthodontic Treatment Is
It’s generally understood that most people get braces during childhood or adolescence. In fact, studies have shown that the average age at which people seek treatment for tooth misalignment or overcrowding is 10 years old, and approximately 80% of American teens are currently undergoing some type of orthodontic treatment. But what if you don’t fall…
Can Farmed Fish Be Considered Organic?
Trendy diets are nothing new, ranging from the Atkins diet to Weight Watchers. But while previous plans seem to focus strictly on losing weight, often at the detriment of the body as a whole, more recent examples place more weight on actual health. And whether you’re trying out the Paleo diet, going Mediterranean, or even…
Man Dies After Undergoing Chiropractic Therapy, Calling Chiropractor’s Techniques Into Question
Seeing a chiropractor or back pain specialist is widely known for being a painless, natural way for people to alleviate spinal problems, chronic pain, headaches, injuries and muscle strain. But for one Oklahoma man, a routine visit to his local chiropractor turned deadly after he suffered a stroke after his chiropractor manipulated the vertebrae in…
UCSF Doctors Using Fish Oil To Help Prevent Vascular Scarring
The many benefits of omega 3 fatty acids have been well-documented: studies show that cultures who eat a diet high in omega-3s have lower levels of depression, while children who eat plenty of omega-rich foods have reduced symptoms of ADHD and improved mental skills, including learning ability and memory. Meanwhile, more recent reports suggest that…
A Look at Life as a Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary Worker
As of November 2014, there are now 23 U.S. states — as well as Washington, D.C. — that allow legal medical marijuana use. As a result, there are more medicinal marijuana dispensaries, or authorized marijuana sellers, located across the country than ever before to meet the demand for marijuana. And all these dispensaries need adequate,…
Is Hemp Oil the Best Source of Omega-3?
As support for the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana usage increases across the United States, a number of products have emerged, seeking to take advantage of the trend. One of the most common examples is hemp, a fiber derived from the cannabis plant, which is commonly used to make rope, stout fabrics, paper and…
The Top 3 Misconceptions Men Have About Hair Transplants
Of all the hair loss solutions promoted on TV and in men’s magazines, there are only two highly effective methods endorsed by the FDA and the medical community. The first is drug treatment, using either Propecia or Rogaine — both of which have been shown to cause follicles to produce thicker hair. But once a…