Sixteen million Americans have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a condition characterized by shortness of breath. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are common...
COPD – its not just your lungs
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Your Body of Knowledge
Health Articles by Dr. Lavine
Fructose is bad for you
Since it’s found in fruits, sugar has always been a part of the human diet. Grains and dairy foods also contain sugars. The amount of sugar you consume in fruits and other whole...
Let’s be less productive
The economist Tim Jackson, way back in 2012, wrote this essay for the New York Times - “Let’s be less productive.” He’s a proponent of sustainable development, and the essay is a...
No wonder we’re all starved of nutrients despite an abundance of food
This chart says it all. It shows the woefully low point to which American agriculture has sunk. It shows the steady decline in mineral content of a cross-section of food crops...
Walk on cobblestones to improve your balance and blood pressure
In today’s modern age, we’re missing out on something - irregularity. In particular, challenging ourselves to walk on irregular surfaces. Researchers in Oregon set up two groups...
Poor sleep leads to athletic injuries
Getting regular sleep is one of the most important gifts you can give yourself. The health benefits are tremendous. And if you’re an athlete, or just someone committed to an...
We’re living in a toxic world: air pollution and dementia
We’ve known for a long time that air pollution spells trouble for those with compromised respiratory systems - kids with asthma or adults with COPD, for instance. And pollutant...
A lot of shoulder rehab is backward
Many common shoulder problems show up, at least in part, as tightness or limitations in the range of motion. If you have "frozen shoulder," for instance, your shoulder motion is...
Give your immune system a nutritional boost
The main functions of body's immune system are Protecting against infection Clearing damaged tissues, and Providing surveillance of potential malignant growth Meanwhile, your...
Herbal formulas effective against Lyme
In 10-20% of those infected with Lyme disease a normal course of antibiotics (doxycycline is most commonly used) isn't effective. And even when antibiotics are effective, they...
Childhood infections contribute to mental illness
A large study performed in Denmark proves that children who have a severe infectious illness have a significantly increased likelihood of later being diagnosed with a mental...
Today’s spiritual inspiration
An inspiring prayer from Walter Rauschenbusch
Chiropractic effectiveness, safety, and cost savings – the latest research
Recent research documents chiropractic effectiveness, safety, and cost savings
New research: why you should eat lots of different kinds of foods
Four different research studies document the health value of a diversity of foods.
Two reasons to avoid a Medicare Advantage plan
Medicare Advantage plans sound good, but they limit which doctors and hospitals you can use and they lock you in, making it difficult to get out.
Sacroiliac pain
Do you experience pain in the buttock, low back, upper thigh or groin? Your problem may be related to the functioning of your sacroiliac joint. The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is one...
New data to fight pain
Throughout my career I’ve achieved expertise in understanding the biomechanics of pain – how your movement, posture, and pattern of muscle use allow for healthy, pain-free motion...
Do strong abs equal a healthy low back?
Strong abs don’t lead to a healthy low back, but differentiated use of the abdominals does.
