In a previous post, I discussed why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered the makers of over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers to strengthen language on warning labels. Drugs […]

For many too many Americans, pain killers are part of the daily routine. We pop a pill or two in the morning and another pill or two at night to […]

In Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of our Healthy Mother, Healthy Child series, I focused on the nutritional component of pregnancy – essential nutrients, the importance of moderation, foods […]

The knee is the largest joint in the human body, a complex combination of ligaments, tendons and muscles that hold together the femur (upper leg bone) and the tibia and […]

We have this 10- to 12-pound bowling ball, called the head, on the top of our bodies. This bowling ball is held up by a weak structure, called the neck, […]

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a thick, flat ligament that connects the heel bone to your toes and […]

My wife and I are having our basement painted. With five kids, the basement is an important place in our home. Without a second thought, we called the painter who […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one out of five adults American adults have been diagnosed with arthritis. By 2030, this percentage is expected to […]

People love to pamper themselves with a day at the spa that includes an hour-long massage. Maybe you’ve been on vacation and had a massage overlooking the beach or on […]

What do arthritis, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, psoriasis and asthma all have in common? These seemingly unrelated disorders, as well as many others, are all linked by inflammation. Inflammation […]