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Plantar Fasciitis Causes and Treatment Options

Chronic foot pain is no fun, and can spoil your enjoyment of life. One of the most common causes of pain in the feet – one that affects nearly two million people yearly in the U.S. – is plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament that connects the heel bone (calcaneous) […]

Anatomy of the Hip

The coxal (hip) joint is a synovial ball-and-socket joint formed by the rounded head of the femur (thigh bone) connecting into a cavity in the hip bone called the acetabulum. The left and right hip joints are located laterally on each side of the pelvis. The two coxal (hip) bones fuse together to the lower […]

Green Tea Health Benefits

The benefits of drinking green tea have been understood for centuries, since it was first discovered in China approximately 4700 years ago. According to legend, the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong, who was an herbalist as well, discovered tea when the leaves from twigs that were being used for a fire flew up and landed in […]

Chiropractic for Arthritis

If you or someone you care about is suffering from arthritis, you should know that arthritis doesn’t have to mean an end to an active lifestyle. Prior generations may have accepted the condition as an inevitable part of aging and been given a standard prescription of bed rest and drug therapies. However, today’s health care […]

A Hiker’s Guide to Insect Repellent

As the warmer summer weather approaches, many of us heed the call of the wild and go camping or hiking, to enjoy being outdoors and in nature. Unfortunately, one aspect of nature that we tend to forget about until we’re out there on the trail are insects. What was supposed to be a relaxing hike […]

Cervical Facet Syndrome Causes and Treatment Options

Cervical facet syndrome (CFS) is a form of osteoarthritis characterized by a structural deterioration of the vertebrae and joints of the neck. These vertebrae are connected to the spine and supported by a fluid-encapsulated, cartilage-coated hinge mechanism called a facet joint; this joint both stabilizes the spine and allows free movement of the neck and […]

Lumbar Arthritis Causes and Treatment Options

Arthritis of the lumbar spine (lower back) is a degenerative condition that can be extremely painful and debilitating. It is most commonly seen in men and women over the age of 50, but can also develop much earlier in individuals who have higher risk factors for developing the condition, such as those who sit for […]

What You Need to Know About Artificial Sweeteners

In light of the obesity epidemic of recent decades, it is clear our sugar intake has increased drastically, including our intake of artificial sweeteners. There are many who believe that artificial sweeteners are the solution to our obesity epidemic, but are they really a lesser evil? Did you know that aspartame was initially developed as […]

Anatomy of the Sacroiliac Joint

The sacroiliac joint is a planar (sliding) synovial joint in the bony pelvis, formed by the meeting of the sacrum (at the base of the spine) and upper part of the hip (ilium). Two such joints are found in the human body on either side of the sacrum and they move as a unit, such […]

Is Honey Good for You

Honey is not just a gooey, sticky, golden syrup that tastes good on pancakes and your morning oatmeal. Honey has been used for centuries by healers from many different cultures across the world for everything from treating coughs to healing wounds. But is honey really good for you? Recent medical research has found that those […]