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Broken Records

Millions Get Wrong Treatment for Back Pain: Study

Article courtesy of : Nicholas DiNubile MD, who is devoted to keeping you healthy in body, mind, and spirit. “Records are meant to be broken, not athletes.” ~Cal Ripken Over the years, I have seen many professional athletes leave a piece of themselves on the court or on the field. Injuries take their toll, especially …

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Natural Ways To Help With Sore Winter Eyes

Winter Weight Gain May Be Due To Lack Of Sunlight

Winter is a difficult time of year, not only is it hard on the body it is especially hard on skin. Those cold temperatures, chilling winds, and precipitation can take also take a toll on delicate eyes. For those that prefer to use more natural methods there are a few things that can be done …

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Watermelon Helps Soothe Aching Muscles

Abundant in the amino acid, l-Citrulline, watermelon juice can relieve sore muscles. l-Citrulline, an amino acid shown in previous studies to reduce muscle soreness, is found abundantly in watermelons, as well as certain squashes, cucumbers, and other melons.  Martha P. Tarazona-Díaz, from the  Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena  (Spain), and colleagues administered 500 mL of natural …

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