A little known herbal remedy--a sacred oil from India-- has been shown to treat osteoarthritis and alleviate joint pain potentially as effectively as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata) has been used in the Middle East for religious rituals and ... Read More ›
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Minerals: The Unsung Hero Nutrients
If you take a calcium supplement for your bones and eat a healthy diet, you may think you're getting all the minerals you need. But you'd be wrong! Now it's true—calcium is necessary for healthy bones and teeth, blood clotting, and normal muscle and nerve activity. But it's only one of many ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 14, 2016
Ancient Asian root alleviates pain
We set out to find an all-natural but powerful pain reliever that would work on all types of pain. No matter what the ache, we wondered if there was a drug-free solution that could address them all: knee pain arthritis pain back pain neck pain YOUR pain And we found it in, of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 29, 2016
Get Back in the Action: Natural Pain Relief
Pain is a delicate subject with my patients. When you're suffering it can be difficult to express just how much it hurts. I've seen patients completely debilitated from chronic pain. But Americans are tough. We don't mind a little pain. As long as we can fight through it we don't let it slow us ... Read More ›
March 1, 2016
Get rid of bursitis pain for good
Question: I have bursitis in my shoulder. My doctor prescribed me some medication for it, and it helped for awhile, but when I stopped taking it the pain came back. Is there anything that will get rid of bursitis pain for good? Dr. Wright: Nearly 50 years ago, Dr. Irving S. ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Preventing Osteoporosis
Few things age a person as quickly as osteoporosis (porous, brittle bone), a disease that robs bones of their density and strength, making them thinner, more prone to break. Eventually, bone mass decreases below the level required to support the body. Over 28 million Americans suffer from ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 9, 2016
Tibetan “miracle herbs” relieve rheumatoid arthritis to heart disease
Dear Pharmacist: You've mentioned Padma Basic before, and how it might help autoimmune conditions. I have rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease and the people in my support group don't know anything about Padma, so can you provide more information? -- E.O., NY, New York Dear ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Fibromyalgia: A Den of Demons
At the end of my 45 years of practice as a Holistic Chiropractic Physician there appeared from time to time, and with increasing frequency, a diagnosis of fibromyalgia usually made by a Rheumatologist or a Psychiatrist. Except for the fact that these were usually "bad cases" I filed them under the ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Try Nature’s Answer to Costly, Dangerous Pain Drugs
Dealing with pain's the most common problem you're likely to face as you age. That's why before their serious side effects surfaced, over-hyped new drugs like Vioxx and Celebrex were top-sellers.But for real relief, you don't have to break the bank every time a dangerous new drug hits the market—and ... Read More ›
