We all fall off the exercise bandwagon from time to time. Don’t beat yourself up over it, just make a commitment to get started again. I know it’s a whole lot easier said than done. Especially when you know that once the post exercise glow wears off you’re going to REALLY be feeling it the next ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:August 23, 2016
11 foods that are causing your joint pain
One of the worst feelings is waking up in the morning and realizing, even before your feet hit the floor, that you’re going to be dealing with a day filled with joint pain. It’s frustrating because you do your best to eat healthy, you make sure you keep moving (in SPITE of the joint pain) and you ... Read More ›
Study links widely prescribed pain pill to birth defects
Is there anything more exciting than the birth of a child? If there is, I sure don’t know what it is. Welcoming a new life to the family—whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or sibling—is a joyous occasion. We all just want one thing, and that’s for the little one to come into this ... Read More ›
What you need to know BEFORE knee replacement surgery
If you suffer from arthritis you may believe there isn’t a whole lot anyone could no tell you about pain that you don’t already know. After all you live with it every single day of your life. That’s why a knee replacement might not sound like such a bad idea. But before you make that move and ... Read More ›
From pain to deformity 3 reasons to toss the high heels
Many women can’t imagine giving up their high heels. In fact it’s estimated that despite suffering from painful bunions, corns and calluses 62 percent of American women continue to squeeze their feet into them. But the truth is, the price you’re paying to get that desired look is awfully steep, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 2, 2016
Top 10 natural heartburn home remedies you’ve never heard of
All of us overindulge from time to time. Maybe you took that second helping of lasagna. Or perhaps you couldn’t stop yourself from going back for that third slice of pizza. But now the burn of acid reflux won’t let you forget your slip. Or maybe you’ve just made the wrong food ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 26, 2016
4 quick tips to help banish headache pain FAST!
Are you plagued from time to time with an aching head? Following are four tried-and-true quick tips to help you naturally ease away the occasional minor tension headache. 4 quick tips to banish headache pain fast Next time a headache is laying you low why not give one of this ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 30, 2016
Best medications and herbs for muscle relaxation
Dear Pharmacist, I was in a car accident. I've been taking medicine for my muscle aches and pain, but once the drug wears off, my pain returns. What are the best prescription muscle relaxers, and are there natural alternatives? --K.B., Los Angeles Dear K.B., Muscle relaxant drugs ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 23, 2016
Is hidden chronic inflammation making you sick? Take the quiz…
Inflammation is often associated with a red, swollen and painful bruise or cut which we get in freak accidents. But do you know that inflammation doesn't just happen on areas where we can see them? In fact, every disease and every pain that we suffer can be traced to inflammation. And you may ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 26, 2016
Q&A: Are those acid reflux drugs really so bad?
Question: I know you all probably don't believe in the drugs prescribed to treat acid reflux. But my husband started taking an acid blocker several years ago and it has saved him a great deal of suffering ever since. So what's so bad about these medications? A. Lilly, Dallas, ... Read More ›
