Exercise Changes Pain Modulation in the Brain
A report at the annual meeting of the American Pain Society describes changes in the brain that correlate with reduced pain after exercise in fibromyalgia sufferers.
Your Body of Knowledge
Health Articles by Dr. Lavine
Proven Link: tension headaches and weak neck muscles
Researchers have proven the link between weak neck muscles and headache. Learn a simple exercise that will help strengthen this key area.
My Dog Saved My Life
It's not a story about little Timmy having fallen in the well. There's more than one way a dog can "save your life."
Don’t let your healing get stuck between second and third gear
Transverse friction massage is one of several methods that can jump-start your healing when you have a nagging, chronic problem.
Which Exercise Builds the Most Muscle Mass the Quickest?
The benefits of the squat exercise for developing muscle mass and practicing alignment control.
My Favorite Hafiz Poem
Cast All Your Votes For Dancing I know the voice of depression
Still calls to you. I know those habits that ...
A thought for the day
The brain evolved to better serve the needs of the body. Not the other way around.
I Like Cookies
Sugar provides instant gratification to the brain's pleasure centers. No wonder I like cookies so much! Unfortunately, the pleasure comes with many health risks.
Number One Reason People Call Poison Hotline
The most common reason people call a poison hotline is the use of pain killer drugs.
Science reveals simple steps to health – 4 latest examples
The health breakthroughs we need don't have to come from a high tech research lab. Four recent scientific articles underscore the value of common sense and public health approaches.
Two Things I Learned from My Patient Liz
My experience with Liz reinforced for me the risk of anesthesia, and also reminded me that the brain serves the body, not the other way around.
Two Best Reasons Not to Eat at Night
You should cut short your day's eating by 8pm or even earlier. Here's why...
Feeling Hungry? Actually You’re Thirsty
More on the importance of hydration from acupuncturist Karen Flicker
Judgeth Not Those Eating Evil Foods – Not Even Yourself
The Suppers Programs offer non-judgmental support for making diet changes
Sitting Is the New Smoking
Discover all the ways sitting is bad for your health, and be inspired to choose alternatives.
