Americans spend a whopping $ 13 billion a year on over-the-counter (OTC) antacids (acid neutralizers) and OTC and prescription proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are the most popular heartburn medications on the market.1 It’s estimated that more than 15% of the population are on PPIs.2,3 Prescription PPIs like Nexium, Dexilant, Prilosec, Zegerid, Prevacid, Protonix, Aciphex… Read More »
Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system, said John Hopkins Medicine. The site continued: “This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. “These biochemical changes may stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being. “National Institutes of Health (NIH) studies have shown that acupuncture… Read More »
Osteoporosis is a condition of the bones in which bone mass is lost; this increases the risk of fracturing your wrists, hips and spine.1 Osteoporosis affects men and women. More than 53 million people in the U.S. already have the condition or are at risk for developing it. Risk factors are either fixed or modifiable.… Read More »