by SOGASpineJoint6 | Oct 17, 2018 | Body, medication, pain
If you were taught to take aspirin every day as a way to prevent heart attacks and related cardiovascular events, you may need to go back to school. Several new studies suggest the risks associated with taking aspirin on a daily basis may outweigh the benefits. The...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Aug 23, 2018 | Body, medication, pain
Ever experienced a kidney stone? If you have, our deepest condolences. If you haven’t, consider yourself highly fortunate. Kidney stones are small “pebbles” of salt and mineral that can accumulate in the urine. Depending on their size, kidney...
by SOGASpineJoint6 | Jul 24, 2018 | medication, Wellness
The title says it all: Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), commonly known as Advil, Aleve, Excedrin, Motrin, Celebrex, Bayer, Midol and various other pain relievers (click here for a comprehensive list) increases the risk of a miscarriage. More...
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...
