I thought it was about time I threw some light on to a particular aspect of back pain. This particular aspect is the one regarding the prescription of rest.We will begin with a delve back into history, not too long ago may I add but considered prehistoric to some, especially in terms of the methods of treatment for back pain.The actual history of low back pain is another story but let's just revisit the recent past. The time I am referring to is...more
Stress is a fact of life that most of us have learned to accept and grown accustomed to enduring in our busy lives. But minimizing noise, an element that often compounds stress, can lead to better concentration, increased productivity and can reduce your overall stress level.There are many types of audio and visual noise that can cause distractions that break concentration and increase stress. There's the noise of traffic and conversations when...more
One of the relatively easy things you can change to help improve a snoring problem is your diet.If you're overweight, cutting back your calories and starting an exercise program to lose some of the weight can definitely help. Men only need to be about 20% overweight for it to cause snoring.If you're not overweight, there are still other diet changes that can help. Certain types of foods are known to increase the chances of snoring while other types can lessen the chances.One of the foods that can lead to snoring is milk and milk products. This is especially true if you have them shortly before going to bed.Milk increases the mucous production, which can restrict your throat's airflow. Even cheese can have a similar effect.To find out if this is the reason you're snoring at night, stop eating dairy products within 4 hours of going to sleep. If you do this for a couple of weeks and notice a decrease in your snoring, this is likely one of the triggers.In that case, you've got a couple of alternatives. You can either start using dairy alternatives like soy milk or just restrict your dairy intake in the evenings. This may not completely get rid of your snoring but it should make a...more
Can we get rid of stress? Oh, I wish we could. Stress is like changes in our daily lives. I'm afraid we have to face it and bear it like everyone else. What is important is how we deal with stress to reduce anxiety and panic attacks in our day-to-day lives. Stress is present and will always be present in our minds, activities, daily living, and...more
Are you tormented by the weather? I suppose most of the people are aware of the fact that temperature and humidity affect our skin. However, some individuals tend to think that it solely has to do with what you consume. Why not think that over again? Generally, there are quite a few factors which have a collective effect on the way we look. The...more
You must read labelsSplenda is found in processed foods and drinks - mostly, but our latest concern is that 10 % of Splenda is being sold to drug companies and the FDA doesn't require them to report this very toxic product on their labels.The following symptoms have been noticed within a 24-hour period following consumption of Splenda products:- Skin -- Redness, itching, swelling, blistering, weeping, crusting, rash, eruptions, or hives (itchy bumps or welts). These are the most common allergic symptoms that people have. - Lungs -- Wheezing, tightness, cough, or shortness of breath. - Head -- Swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, or throat; headaches and migraines (severe headaches). - Nose -- Stuffy nose, runny nose (clear, thin discharge), sneezing. - Eyes -- Red (bloodshot), itchy, swollen, or watery. - Stomach -- Bloating, gas, pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea. - Heart -- Palpitations or fluttering. - Joints -- Joint pains or aches. - Neurological -- Anxiety, dizziness, spaced-out sensation, depression.This is not a complete list. A person just reported that the mystery of her mother's conjunctival hemorrhage (blood on the white part of eye);...more
Dr Bob the Health BuilderThe High Blood Pressure JokeWe all know high blood pressure is not funny, particularly when you get the bill and the side effects that come with ALL the prescriptions. Even if you have health insurance paying the immediate...more
High-fructose corn syrup, which is now found in everything from soda to crackers to salad dressing, has been noted by many experts as a possible culprit in the obesity epidemic. Obesity rates since 1980, for instance, have risen at a rate similar to...more
Dr Bob the Health BuilderBad PancakesThe following "Dear Abby" has been floating around the internet and my first question was if it was a real story and if this really occurred. This can not be 100% verified but it is probably true as there is a...more
Special Report Teflon the KillerI have felt that eating the Teflon (many other names by different manufactures - non stick surfaces are all the same) that comes off our heating utensils could not be good, and the truth has finally come out into the...more
146 Reasons Why Sugar Is Ruining Your HealthSUGAR CAN:1. suppress the immune system.2. upset mineral relationships in the body.3. cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.4. produce a significant rise in...more
It doesn't take brain surgery to know that we are exposed to toxic chemicals. The list is extensive:- Herbicides- Pesticides- 3000 chemicals are used in food- Hormones and Antibiotics in tap water- Heavy metals in fertilizers- Rocket fuel in our...more