Suffer Sciatica: Are you experiencing pain along one side of your body from your lower back down through your hip and the back of your leg? If so, you could… Read More
It has currently been accepted that the interaction between environmental factors, and that of certain genes, can influence the destructive immune response characterized in many autoimmune diseases. As a matter… Read More
Expectant Mothers: Pregnancy is an exciting, precious time in a woman's life, full of new experiences. Unfortunately, the baby's development brings about bodily changes that often wreak havoc on the… Read More
Ear Infections: "Mom, it hurts. It hurts!" Parents of children suffering from ear infections are all too familiar with this cry. Tugging at their ears, crying, and trouble sleeping are… Read More
These assessment and treatment recommendations represent a synthesis of information derived from personal clinical experience and from the numerous sources which are cited, or are based on the work of… Read More
Autoimmune diseases are characterized by tissue damage and loss of function caused when an immune reaction affects specific organs of the human body. The following article is focused on celiac… Read More
Muscle Energy Techniques: A revolution has taken place in manipulative therapy involving a movement away from high velocity/low amplitude thrusts (HVT – now commonly known as ‘mobilization with impulse’ and… Read More
The most important function of the intestinal barrier is to balance the absorption of nutrients, electrolytes and water from the lumen into the blood flow and to prevent the entry… Read More
These assessment and treatment recommendations represent a synthesis of information derived from personal clinical experience and from the numerous sources which are cited, or are based on the work of… Read More
THE HISTORY OF FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a relatively new diagnostic entity that surfaced in the rheumatology literature in the late 20th century. Certain patients experienced widespread aches… Read More
Cancer:Â Abstract This year, more than 1 million Americans and more than 10 million people worldwide are expected to be diagnosed with cancer, a disease commonly believed to be preventable. Only… Read More
These assessment and treatment recommendations represent a synthesis of information derived from personal clinical experience and from the numerous sources which are cited, or are based on the work of… Read More
The gastrointestinal mucosal barrier is an effective and powerful defense and repair mechanism, which allows for the proper absorption of energy, nutrients and water when we eat. The functioning of… Read More
Nutritional Strategies:Â Hard Bones, Soft Arteries, Rather Than Vice Versa ABSTRACT Nutritional Strategies: The focus of this paper is to explore better strategies for optimizing bone strength and reducing risk… Read More
The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, suggests that interrupted interactions between the gastrointestinal tract, or GI tract, and the gut microbiota can often be the cause behind the… Read More
A number of gastrointestinal diseases, GI diseases, are believed to be caused by intestinal barrier dysfunction, predisposing the gastrointestinal tract, or GI tract, to inflammation, including the development of inflammatory… Read More
Alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are harmful agents which can disrupt the balance of the digestive system, ultimately affecting the gastroduodenal mucosal and damaging the epithelial barrier along… Read More
Relieve: A small muscle located deep in the buttocks, the piriformis muscle performs the essential function of rotating the leg outwards. Piriformis Syndrome is a painful condition that occurs when… Read More
Golfers, does this sound familiar? It's a warm sunny day with a bit of a breeze, you are on the back nine about to sink a putt. When you swing,… Read More