Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce Low levels of vitamin D prior to catching COVID-19 were linked to worse illness, a study found. Vitamin D helps bolster the immune system to tackle viruses that attack the lungs, researchers said. Vitamin D is “one piece of the complex puzzle” underlying severe COVID-19, the scientists […]
Stress is tough on you. When you learn to reduce your work stress, your overall stress decreases as well! We spend most of our waking hours doing this thing we call “work” so that we can provide for our families. Unfortunately, for far too many people, work produces a […]
Disc disease, degenerated discs, slipped discs, herniated discs are common terms often related to back pain, both in your lower back and neck. Most people in the medical profession use these terms with patients, so I want to explain them to you. What do these terms mean? How do these […]
John stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn’t, the girl with the rose. His interest in her had begun thirteen […]
“When you’re adjusted – I’m NOT just CRACKING your BACK. Here’s what I mean.” Proprioceptive stimulation triggers the release of endorphins. These endorphins cause a near instant and temporary relief similar to pain medication making you less aware of your problem without any side effects. This has a secondary benefit: […]
An Australian study in the late 1970s showed that when one spouse dies, the other experiences a weakened immune system. Your immune system is key. This helps explain why grieving spouses have more diseases and a higher death rate than others of similar age.Other studies have shown that heart […]
“When you’re adjusted – I’m NOT just CRACKING your BACK. Here’s what I mean.” Proprioceptive stimulation triggers the release of endorphins. These endorphins cause a near instant and temporary relief similar to pain medication making you less aware of your problem without any side effects. This has a secondary benefit: […]
In much of the developed world, resting is synonymous with sitting. We sit in desk chairs, eat from dining chairs, commute seated in cars or on trains, and then come home to watch Netflix from comfy couches. With brief respites for walking from one chair to another, or short intervals […]
There are definitely some major advantages to night-shift work schedules. On the other hand, there are disadvantages as well. The “laid back” atmosphere and the fact that many who work nights naturally have a reduced work load, making boredom somewhat commonplace. And what do lots of folks who are bored […]
A few things you can do at home to help your leg pain if we’re closed. 1) Rest as much as possible. The best thing that you can do when you start having leg pain is to rest. Stop whatever you are doing and get off of your feet for a […]