by SOGASpineJoint6 | Jun 18, 2018 | Body, General Health, medication, Nutrition, Wellness
Minerals are essential micronutrients that are required in small amounts for the body to function properly. Untreated mineral deficiencies can cause serious health problems including endocrine (hormone) imbalances, osteoporosis, and anemia. Different minerals play a...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Apr 17, 2018 | Children, medication
No parent wants a child to develop allergies to any food or substance, but sometimes it happens outside of anyone’s control. The tendency to develop allergies is often hereditary, passed from parents to offspring. But the risk of suffering an allergy can...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Apr 17, 2018 | medication, pain, Surgery
We can debate the necessity of spine surgery until the proverbial cows come home, but a few concerning realities are becoming apparent: it’s performed far too frequently and it doesn’t mean your pain will go away. In terms of the latter point, a recent...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Nov 15, 2017 | Body, Children, General Health, medication, pain, Wellness
The seemingly endless benefits of breastfeeding can take a hit if the mother receives medication during labor. According to Dr. Kajsa Brimdyr and her research team, administration of commonly utilized labor medications such as fentanyl and Pitocin decrease the...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Nov 15, 2017 | Body, General Health, medication, Wellness
With October marking breast cancer awareness month, there are a few preventative steps you can take to ensure you minimize your chances of being diagnosed. A woman today has about 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer at some time during her life,...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Sep 14, 2017 | Body, diet, General Health, medication, Wellness
Why do the Chinese have a reputation for living long, healthy lives? A rich history of using Chinese herbs may play a role. Here are five of the most popular herbal formulas and how they help promote health and wellness in the body. Modern Western pharmacology tends...
