On 60 Minutes Tonight: “Is Sugar Toxic?”

Posted on April 1, 2012 by bshook

        Tonight on 60 Minutes they are doing a story on the toxicity of sugar.  I strongly urge everyone to watch this story, because sugar is killing many of us.  Over the past several years I have studied functional medicine extensively, and after working clinically with patients I can tell you that [...]

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New Research (2011) Shows Laser Therapy Improves Carpal Tunnel

Posted on November 12, 2011 by bshook

I’ve written other posts on this exact topic, but NEW research has just come out on how low level laser therapy improves carpal tunnel syndrome.  This is a big deal, because so many people suffer with carpal tunnel and it is often extremely debilitating and effects the persons quality of life.  This new research supports what has [...]

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New Research: Laser Therapy Improves Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted on November 10, 2011 by bshook

New research continues to show that low level laser therapy (LLL)can help with carpal tunnel syndrome.1  If you are suffering with carpal tunnel, or know someone who has carpal tunnel LLL therapy may be able to help them get out of pain, heal the damaged and compressed nerves, get off of dangerous medications and improve the feeling [...]

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Carpal Tunnel Surgery Alternatives? Research Demonstrates Options

Posted on November 6, 2011 by bshook

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be a very debilitating and painful condition that affects the nerves in the wrist, and can create pain up the elbow and into the shoulder and neck.  Most people do not know that CTS is a form of peripheral neuropathy, which means pathology of a nerve. Many people with CTS [...]

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NEW Research (2011) Shows Strong Occurance of Peripheral Neuropathy in Those With Lupus (SLE)

Posted on November 4, 2011 by bshook

New research published in 2011 shows that there is a strong relationship and chance that people with Lupus (SLE) will develop peripheral neuropathy.1  Lupus is an autoimmune condition that has to be addressed medically, but that can be supported very well with adopting dietary changes and using very specific nutritional supplementation to help regulate the [...]

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Good Housekeeping Magazine Owes it to Millions of Thyroid Patients to Get the Story Right

Posted on July 28, 2011 by bshook

    Good Housekeeping Magazine Owes it to Millions of Thyroid Patients to Get the Story Right. Understanding thyroid conditions isn’t clear cut, even among endocrinologists.  Good Housekeeping Magazine just happened to make a mistake by not doing a little more homework before publishing their recent article on thyroid conditions.  Just as the writer of [...]

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New Research – Near InfraRed LEDs Help Heal Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted on June 26, 2011 by bshook

Several new research articles show that Peripheral Neuropathy can be treated, and the nerves can regenerate….this is a huge breakthrough.1, 2, 3, 4….and these are only a few of the studies. The most recent paper stated, “Chamber fluid is produced from nerve stumps after nerve injury. This fluid contains neurotrophic factors that may accelerate axonal [...]

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Study exposes cracks in cosmetics foundation

Posted on June 4, 2011 by bshook

Some cosmetics continue to pose a major risk to your health.   Study exposes cracks in cosmetics foundation. Want to see how toxic your cosmetics are? Visit http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/, it’s a cosmetic database that will list the chemicals in your cosmetics, and rate them on toxicity.

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NEW RESEARCH – Brain Function (Sensorimotor Cortex) Increases with Chiropractic Care

Posted on February 2, 2011 by bshook

NEW RESEARCH – Brain Function (Sensorimotor Cortex) Increases with Chiropractic Care

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New Research: Spinal Manipulative Treatment is Effective as Pain Control of Spinal Pain

Posted on January 3, 2011 by bshook

New Research: Spinal Manipulative Treatment is Effective on Pain Control Associated to Spinal Pain

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