Month: December 2014
5 Dos and Don’ts for Dealing With Hair Loss
Hair loss is a common problem among both men and women, though it’s more often talked about in relation to men. By age 50, a vast majority of men — about 85% — experience significant thinning. The ubiquity of the condition makes it all too easy to pick up bad advice about hair loss and…
5 Chiropractic Specialties You Didn’t Know Existed
You probably have a vague sense of chiropractors as back pain specialists, and maybe know someone who has visited a chiropractor for neck pain or low back strains. But these treatments are covered by only one aspect of chiropractic practice. There are actually 10 different specialties recognized by the American Chiropractic Association, and a chiropractor…
3 Questions You Should Ask Your Hair Transplant Surgeon
Among the many hair loss solutions being offered today, surgical hair transplants are the most likely to restore natural hair regrowth in areas where the follicles have died. But even though transplant procedures are safe, as well as very effective for a high percentage of patients, they are still surgeries and should be considered carefully….
Three Common — and False — Myths Surrounding Medicinal Marijuana
When looking at the big picture, Americans are gradually becoming more accepting of the idea of using marijuana to treat people’s health problems and conditions. Currently, more than 80% of U.S. citizens say they support giving doctors the ability to prescribe medical marijuana to their patients who need it. However, there’s still 17% of America…
Understanding How Different Marijuana Strains Treat Different Illnesses
Medical marijuana’s benefits for one’s health are becoming increasingly understood and accepted among the general public. In recent polls, an amazing 83% of Americans now support allowing doctors to treat their patients with medical marijuana prescriptions. And as of this year’s Election Day, nearly half the country — 23 states along with Washington, D.C., has…
5 Reasons to Find a Chiropractor
What do chiropractors do, really? Given the wide availability of chiropractic care in the United States, it’s amazing how many Americans can’t answer that question. The most basic answer is that chiropractors are musculoskeletal experts who may also have additional training in nutrition, exercise physiology, neurology and related fields. But chiropractors treat a wide range…
Can Bone Broth Cure Your Joint Pain?
Every few months, it seems that there is always a new food that proponents claim can cure a variety of ills, ranging from weight gain to joint pain and more. These dietary choices typically turn out to be nothing more than fads, as they are largely useless as a pain remedy or diet choice, and…
Can Bone Broth Cure Your Joint Pain?
Every few months, it seems that there is always a new food that proponents claim can cure a variety of ills, ranging from weight gain to joint pain and more. These dietary choices typically turn out to be nothing more than fads, as they are largely useless as a pain remedy or diet choice, and…