Heel pain is one of the most common problems of the foot, accounting for up to 15% of foot-related symptoms presenting to physicians and 1% of all visits to orthopedic surgeons. The clinical manifestations can be disabling, and despite its high incidence, the specific cause of plantar fasciitis is poorly understood although it may be associated with systemic disease, local changes to the [...]
Progressive declines in physical activity over 5 decades have occurred and have primarily caused the obesity epidemic. Obesity is characterized by the deposits of fat in various parts of the body; it is now evident that fat tissue also acts as an endocrine organ capable of secreting many chemicals (cytokines) that are thought to be [...]
Sometimes we overlook simple things, such as the importance of magnesium (Mg). Magnesium is important not only for maintaining good health but when Mg is low it can contribute to the symptoms that trigger a variety of complaints. For instance, low Mg levels have been implicated in diabetes, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, hypertension, atherosclerotic vascular disease, sudden cardiac [...]
For the last few months here in Ohio we haven't seen a lot of sunshine. Sunlight exposure helps to improve Vitamin D status and being without it for long periods of time can lead to deficiencies. Vitamin D has received a lot of attention recently as a result of a massive rise in the number of [...]
Neck pain is a considerable healthcare problem for individuals of all ages. About 20% of individuals 70 years of age and older experience neck pain at least once a month. Neck pain is also associated with other health complaints and poorer self-rated health. A new study investigated the effectiveness of chiropractic care (consisting of manipulation, [...]
