When I became the parent of a child with cerebral palsy, I learned firsthand about the unique concerns that arise when you realize that your child may need treatment and services beyond those of most kids or even beyond what the traditional health system has to offer. Every child – even the “normal” ones – […]
Many years ago I learned the phrase “Kill the monsters while they’re small.” For over thirty years I have been seeing patients and with some serious health challenges. When a condition has been present for a long time, it is usually more severe and takes longer to correct. Sometimes we cannot correct it, we can […]
Kids who suffer from allergies know how lousy they can make you feel, and allergy medications often have side effects like drowsiness. As a result, natural means of preventing the development of hay fever and itchy skin are increasingly being studied. Research on dietary fat intake and its association with allergic reactions is an example […]
Lower Cholesterol Naturally Here are some tips on lowering cholesterol naturally: Get your cholesterol tested and get a comprehensive test. Total cholesterol does not tell what your risks actually are. Getting the particle size of your cholesterol is important. There are safe and inexpensive nutritional supplements that can make a huge difference. Eat a diet that is […]
“After six months my blood pressure dropped, even below my goal of 110 over 70, to 106 over 67” Hi, my name is Mike Shay and I am the author of “Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally.” This is the story of how I discovered, how to lower my own high blood pressure, help others to […]
A leading cause of weight gain is insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that transports glucose into our cells so that the cells can burn the glucose as fuel. When we bombard our cells with insulin by eating lots of carbs, our cells stop letting the glucose in. When the glucose gets stuck in circulation, […]
Is Your Thyroid Under Active? Low thyroid function is one of the most common causes of weight gain and it is frequently undiagnosed. The signs of an low thyroid are: Weight Gain Fatigue Memory Loss Dry Skin Dry Hair Hair Loss […]
Over the past thirty three years I have found that patients who have had difficulty with weight loss have missed addressing one or more key metabolic issues. Issues such as thyroid insufficiency, insulin resistance and hormone imbalance must be addressed along with the usual diet and exercise protocols. Under-active thyroid function slows metabolism and causes under utilization […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Children whose mothers were exposed to certain types of pesticides while pregnant were more likely to have attention problems as they grew up, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday. The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, adds to evidence that organophosphate pesticides can affect the human brain. Researchers at the University of California […]
Maximizing Training and Performance By Kenneth N. Haas, DC, CCSP was former 3 time All-American gymnast at Southern Connecticut University in the 1970’s Although most athletes and their parents understand the basic principles of physical training most people have very little understanding of the underlying physiology of high-level training. There is great demand placed on […]