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Lowering Diabetes Risk with Yogurt

December 1, 2014

When most people think about lowering their risk of type 2 diabetes, they consider losing weight, eliminating high sugar sources, and engaging in regular exercise. However, one study recently published in BMC Medicine suggests that reducing the likelihood that you would ever receive this diagnosis may be as simple as increasing your yogurt consumption. A group of researchers looked at almost 200,000 people who took part in three different cohort studies which occurred between 1980 and 2010: the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, the Nurses' Health Study, and the Nurses' Health Study II.

Is weight lifting harming your spine?

November 28, 2014

A popular training technique, the squat lift, may be putting undue stress on your spine, according to research presented to the North American Spine Society. Trainers and coaches have long blamed spinal fractures on incorrect lifting form. But even athletes with "textbook form" could be harming their spines. Researchers recruited twenty male athletes in their 20s and took several x-rays of them in various positions.

Poor sleep could lead to fibromyalgia

November 26, 2014

Scientists have added yet another reason to seek medical attention if you suffer from sleep disturbances or insomnia. Poor sleep may lead to fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain syndrome that primarily affects women.

Chronic Pain? Check Your Vitamin D Levels

November 25, 2014

Being in constant and chronic pain may send you in search of "traditional" treatment methods like heat, ice, rest, and sometimes even pain medication. However, research recently published in the Journal of Parental and Enteral Nutrition reveals that the answer to relief may actually rest in your diet--specifically your vitamin D intake. Vitamin D and Pain: The Connection A group of five medical experts (comprised of doctors, registered nurses, and dieticians) conducted a cross-sectional study on just over 400 patients at an inpatient acute rehabilitation unit in Mission Viejo, California.

Is Texting Hurting Your Neck?

November 24, 2014

On average, how many minutes a day do you think you spend on your smartphone texting, checking your email, playing games, or searching one of your many downloaded apps? Ten? Twenty? Sixty? More? A recent study from the Journal of Behavioral Addictions that has found that young woman typically spend 10 hours daily engaged with their cell phones. No, that isn't a typo.

What Causes Sciatica?

November 16, 2014

Sciatica is frequently the result of spinal conditions that lead to irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, and runs from the lower back through the upper buttocks and down to the toes.

Chiropractic Care for Kids with Migraines, Neck Pain, and Vertigo

November 14, 2014

Many people know chiropractic care is an effective treatment for adults, but did you know it can also be a powerful pediatric treatment? A recent study demonstrates just how much chiropractic care can benefit children and adolescents. One twelve year-old boy suffered from vertigo, neck pain, and migraines so much that he was forced to miss over half of his school days for the past several years. In this study, the boy began visiting a chiropractor 3-4 times a week and later, once a month. After the first week, the boy stopped experiencing migraines and neck pain completely.

Improving Health with Vitamin D Supplementation

November 13, 2014

In a recent summary on the proven benefits of vitamin D, the author offers plenty of evidence for the advice to get "sensible sun exposure along with vitamin D supplementation. As the author explains, the body responds to sunlight by producing vitamin D. The vitamin is in reality, a hormone that can also be taken in from diet and/or supplementation.

Chiropractic Effective for SI Joint Pain

November 10, 2014

A new study confirms that chiropractic care is an effective, safe way to treat sacroiliac joint pain. The sacroiliac joint, or SI joint, is located at the base of the spine where the sacrum and pelvis connect to one another. SI joint pain can have a number of causes.

Fibromyalgia and Low Vitamin D Levels

October 31, 2014

Fibromyalgia patients are at risk of vitamin D deficiency according to a new study from Ireland. In the study, 36% of fibromyalgia patients had deficient levels of vitamin D and 62% had insufficient levels.