What’s the link between ulcerative colitis and joint pain?

Last reviewed Tue 16 October 2018 By Kat Gal Reviewed by Debra Sullivan, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, COI Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease. In addition to gastrointestinal symptoms, people with this condition often experience painful and swollen joints. According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, up to 25 percent of people…

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Supplements Tainted By Prescription Drugs

In this article, they say that the drug that’s in Viagra, prescription appetite suppressant, and synthetic steroids are in some over-the-counter supplements out there.  If you ever need help in this area, please let me know, I may be able to help you avoid problems. ~ Dr. Broussard Unapproved Pharmaceutical Ingredients Included in Dietary Supplements Associated…

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Dose Response for Cervicogenic Headache Treated With Spinal Manipulation

Almost 20% of the population suffers from chronic headaches.  Before this article, we did not know what the optimum number of visits to recommend for chronic cervicogenic headaches.  The article says that we can expect a 50% reduction after 18 sessions of spinal manipulative therapy. ~ Dr. Brosusard Dose-response and efficacy of spinal manipulation for…

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Berberine and Blood Sugar

Berberine has become synonymous with supporting the maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels, as well as having benefits for the gut, brain and heart. A recent article delves into the biological mechanisms of this botanical to confirm its influence on blood sugar. Although not fully understood, the pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) seems to stem from…

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Dizziness and Vertigo

One type of dizziness and vertigo is caused by problems in the neck area.  That’s called “cervicogenic vertigo“.  In other words, the cause of the vertigo is coming from the cervical spine.  A study in a Polish medical journal found that using multiple therapies including manual therapy, acupuncture and vestibular rehabilitation helps with this disorder. ~…

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Chiropractic Treatment for Acute Lumbar Disc Herniation

Acute sciatica secondary to lumbar disc herniation may benefit from chiropractic spinal manipulation October 8, 2018 LOS ANGELES — Results presented at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting showed a small subgroup of patients with acute sciatica secondary to lumbar disc herniation may significantly benefit from chiropractic spinal manipulation therapy. Paul B. Bishop ,…

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Could Video Games Help Treat Chronic Back Pain?

Published Sunday 23 September 2018 As far as health is concerned, video games tend to receive bad press. However, in the case of chronic low back pain, they may make a positive difference to people’s lives. Over the years, the debate surrounding video games and their impact on psychological and physical health has often reached…

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Diclofenac tied to increased risk of heart problems

Reuters Health News | September 24, 2018 The commonly used painkiller diclofenac may be linked with an increased risk of heart problems, a large Danish study suggests. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s often used to treat arthritis and other painful joint conditions. In many countries, it’s available without a prescription. Researchers found…

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Obesity could overtake smoking as biggest preventable cause of cancer in women

Cancer Research UK News | September 24, 2018 Obesity is set to overtake smoking as the biggest preventable cause of cancer among UK women in 25 years’ time, according to a Cancer Research UK report. These new projections calculate that in just 17 years (2035) 10% of cancers in women (around 25,000 cases) could be…

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Are Invasive Procedures Effective for Chronic Pain?

There is little evidence for using invasive procedures in chronic pain. A moderate amount of evidence does not support the use of invasive procedures as compared with sham procedures for patients with chronic back or knee pain. Are Invasive Procedures Effective for Chronic Pain? A Systematic Review Wayne B Jonas, MD Pain Medicine, pny154, https://doi.org/10.1093/pm/pny154 Published:…

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