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Flip Flops and Back Pain Summer has arrived. Have you dumped the shoes and socks for perfectly pedicured toes and flip flops? While the pedicure may be great for your feet and toes, the flip flops, unfortunately, may cause not only foot problems, but also hip and lower back trouble. Consider the main premise behind…

The Best Foods to Eat to Spring into Better Health Modern conveniences such as long distance food transportation has made it possible to eat what we want, when we want; however, is this what you should be doing? Not at all. Years ago, our ancestors ate what was available to them based on Mother Nature’s…

Time to Shake Off Winter and Avoid Common Injuries! Ah! It’s almost here… SPRING! Are you ready? We are often less physically active during the cold, snowy winter months. Spring arrives and suddenly, we’re weekend warriors tackling yard projects, spring cleaning or participating in fun yet physically demanding spring sports. Unfortunately, the inactivity during the…

Addicted to Sugar? People jokingly claim to be addicted to various sweet treats, but a new study printed in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that there may be some truth to that statement! Within the study, obese men were given two shakes on two occasions. The only difference between the shakes was the…

Spring Cleaning For Better Health! What does spring cleaning have to do with your health? Well, beyond germs and the multitude of critters found in built-up dust, decluttering and clearing your home can bring simplicity and peace into your world. If you’ve ever watched the show Hoarders, you know many of the people on the…

Natural Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes pain, weakness, numbness and tingling of the wrists, thumb, index and middle fingers. The condition occurs when the median nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist becomes compressed due to inflammation, irritation and damage from surrounding tissue. Women…