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Herb of the Month: Imperata (bai mao gen)

Imperata is a type of grass native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to four feet in height, with leaves that taper off to a sharp tip. The surface of the plant is yellow-white in color; when it dies, however, it turns dark red, which has given imperata the nickname "blood grass." The rhizome of the plant… >>More

And the Winner is...Chiropractic!

You suffer from low-back pain (LBP) and you'd like to seek a doctor's care, but you're not sure where to go. Consider this: A recent study compared the effectiveness of chiropractic care vs. medical management for LBP and found that chiropractic care had a higher rate of success in treating LBP…>>More

Back Surgery May Be Worse Than No Surgery At All

Are you considering undergoing surgery for your back pain? Before you do, consider this: Research shows that many patients who undergo surgery for lower-back pain (LBP) often have subsequent surgeries for the same condition due to the failure of the initial procedure, which can contribute to…>>More

Exercise for Your Life

Women: You've heard about the many benefits of regular exercise. Now a recent study shows that women diagnosed with breast cancer who engage in regular physical activity have an increased rate of survival over those who don’t exercise. The study…>>More

Soft Drinks Increase Weight, Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

The incidence of diabetes has risen sharply in the past several decades, paralleling the obesity epidemic. At the same time, soft drink consumption has seen a 61-percent increase in adults from 1977–97, and a 100-percent increase in children from… >>More

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