by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jul 18, 2019 | Active Health News, functional-medicine, Holistic Health - Functional Medicine, pain-relief
Your Pillow May Cause Your Neck or Back Pain.To avoid neck and upper back pain from improper neck support:Select a pillow that will hold your head in a neutral position while sleeping on your side or back.Avoid excessively thick or multiple pillows.Choose a fiberfill...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jul 15, 2019 | Active Health News, exercise, functional-medicine, Holistic Health - Functional Medicine
We know you’ve heard this before, but we’ll say it again – stretching is important and we all need to do it more often. Stretching isn’t just for athletes, runners, and people who do yoga. When it comes to maintaining joint and muscle health – it’s important for...
by John Panopoulos | Jul 12, 2019 | Active Health News, Diet - Weight Loss, functional-medicine, Holistic Health - Functional Medicine
The FDA tested some common foods and found some shocking ingredients. These chemicals known as “forever” chemicals are called PFAS (short for perfluoroalky and polyfluoroalkyl substances). There are potential adverse health impacts associated with PFAS exposure,...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jul 9, 2019 | Active Health News, exercise, Holistic Health - Functional Medicine
The most common cause of knee pain is called patellofemoral pain syndrome or “runner’s knee”. New research has found that exercises that help to strengthen the hips and knees (like the exercise in the video attached) are the MOST effective treatment tools.Schedule an...
by John Panopoulos | Oct 1, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, pain-relief
More than 20 million people suffer from osteoarthritis in the United States alone. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and is a “wear-and-tear” type problem caused by the breakdown of cartilage cushioning the joint. It is usually associated with...
