Is Hypertension Inevitable?

Dr. Dre recently went into detail about some serious health issues he experienced in 2021. While hospitalized for a brain aneurysm, he suffered three strokes. This certainly was a wake up call for Dr. Dre, especially because he didn’t appear to be your “typical stroke victim.”

Good Sleep Can Be a Game Changer, Literally!

Less than one third of American adults are getting restorative sleep every night. A lack of quality sleep has been linked to an increased risk of developing heart disease, dementia, kidney disease, diabetes, stroke, obesity and depression.

Why Some People May Be Scared of the Chiropractor!

Just last month, 41-year-old Stefanie Smith, died on an airplane that was coming back from the Dominican Republic where she was vacationing with her friends. Smith’s cause of death was ruled as a carotid artery dissection. In order to understand what this is, we need a basic understanding of the carotid arteries.

Even Small Amounts of Licorice Can Raise Blood Pressure and Overwork Your Heart

Black licorice. Most people either love it or hate it. It’s definitely an acquired taste. Glycyrrhizic acid is what gives licorice its sweet taste, but it is also a compound that can cause potassium levels to drop and potentially increase blood pressure.

Yet Another Reason Why Dogs Should Be Your Friend!

A recent study conducted by researchers from Konkuk University in South Korea found evidence exhibiting that interacting with dogs can “increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration.”

Some Apple Cider Vinegar Each Day May Keep the Belly Away?

Just when I think I have heard of every diet under the sun, I hear about yet another one that is new to me. Apparently, there is an apple cider vinegar (ACV) diet.

Let’s Discuss MRI Safety

In a shocking story, a 40-year-old man in Brazil died after bringing a concealed loaded gun into the MRI room where his mother was receiving the scan.

It’s National Nutrition Month. Let’s Talk About the Popular Carnivore Diet

March is National Nutrition Month, and it is perhaps a good time to reflect on how our daily diet choices impact our health.

Are You Chronically Overdosing on Supplements?

I am a big advocate of supplementation if it is done safely and properly. Clearly, people’s intention when they supplement is to maintain or improve their overall health. The problem is that supplements are not always taken as they should be, and this can have serious, and even deadly, consequences.

How to Be Proactive About Your Brain Health with an EEG

Obviously, we want to take exceptional care of our brains. The best way to do this is to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle, but we may be missing a critical tool - effective use of EEGs.

Another Reason to Consider the Emsella Chair for Incontinence – Your Future Health

Urinary incontinence - a loss of bladder control that can cause everything from small leaks to not being able to make it to the bathroom - typically becomes more common as we age. Almost 60 percent of older women experience it at some point.