Coronavirus 101
The recommendations of washing your hands frequently, not touching your face, and coughing into your elbow is certainly important. However there are many things that you can do to bolster your immune system.
Race in healthcare
I recently listened to a Ted Talk regarding the disparity between race and access to quality healthcare. Dr. Mary Bassett a medical doctor who is presently the director of FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University clearly explained the problem that people of color have in obtaining quality healthcare. The reason for […]
Is organic food worth the price?
Organic food is significantly more expensive than conventional foods. The question is what is the benefit of eating organic foods?
The Same Pain Doesn’t Mean It’s The Same Cause
Frequently I hear patients tell me that it’s the same pain I had last year. Or my neighbor has the same pain – just get you neck cracked. Or even worse, have you looked up your symptoms on the Internet and found that it could be anything from, “a cold in your neck” to cancer. […]
Your Genes – Friend or Foe
Technology for genetic testing has evolved at an extreme fast pace. Within the near future the cost of evaluating your genes for health risks will be in the grasp of most people.
Unexpected Toxic Exposure
San Francisco could soon be the 1st US city to prohibit chemical flame retardant’s in all new upholstered furniture and children’s products sold in the city including online sales. A proposed ordinance under consideration by the Board of Supervisors would ban all flame retardants from children’s products including play and nap mats, nursing pads, changing […]
Neck Pain and Chiropractic
Our neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and contains 7 small vertebrae. Incredibly, the cervical spine supports the weight of your head which on the average is about 12 pounds. While the cervical spine can move your head in nearly every direction, this flexibility makes the neck very […]
Increased Mortality Risk with Acid Blocking Medications
If you have been taking medications to block stomach acid this is a must read. Prescription and over-the-counter proton pump inhibitors (PPI) such as Prilosec, Prevacid, Photonics and host of other medications are primarily prescribed for acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A recent study published by the British Medical Journal on May 30, […]
Tips for a healthy spine
A healthy spine is often overlooked an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, approximately 80% of the population suffers from spinal pain at some point. Being overweight or obese, smoke, or had previous episodes of back pain are more likely to experience back pain. Because so many people suffer from spine pain, it’s important […]