The popularity of energy drinks is unfortunately on the rise among adolescents and young adults who find themselves in need of higher energy levels to handle the demands of school, work, social life, and more. In 2014, energy drink sales reached nearly $50 billion worldwide according to BeverageDaily.com. Energy drink users may notice increased cognitive performance,
Whether we like it or not, GMOs are a part of the American dietary landscape and they are something we all need to become more informed about. And, and it turns out, learn to avoid. According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, 70-80% of the food we eat in the United States, both at home and
Inflammation can be dangerous to the cells of the body. Inflammation is a term used when the cells of the body do not function correctly — their chemistry is “off”. It does not mean that you have a red or swollen area. So you can have inflammation without having pain. When the inflammation gets bad
What if you could get a glimpse into the health status of your brain and other organs? What if you could do something to improve the health of your brain on a cellular level? Your body is composed of billions of cells. Every cell has a cell wall which protects the insides of the cell.
Recently noted in the Journal of the American Medical Association is a study that is a long time coming. The goal of the study was to “systematically review studies of the effectiveness and harms of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for acute (less than six weeks) low back pain”. Twenty-six clinical trials were used to measure
As a Burbank Chiropractor and R.N. who has spent a lot of hours studying how the human body functions, I can tell you that many men would greatly benefit from knowing more about their hormones. With all the constant fuss in the media about women’s hormones, it’s time men get their day because you guys
June is Men’s Health Month, so it’s time for men to learn more about their bodies and how to stay healthy for life! Let’s start off the month by talking about….the prostate gland. The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. It’s located just below the bladder and it surrounds the urethra, a
We are at the very height of allergy season. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has named the month of May National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. With the drought-busting rainy season we experienced and windy days we’ve had lately, it’s no wonder that people are coughing, sneezing, and suffering from one of
A study published in the March issue of European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy indicates that the use of NSAIDs – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve), and more – may increase the risk of cardiac arrest. This is yet another reason why this Burbank chiropractor recommends avoiding NSAIDs
By now many of you have come in for Burbank acupuncture and you have gotten to know our wonderful acupuncturist, Jennifer Lavoro, L.Ac. If you haven’t met Jennifer, I thought it was time to tell you more about her. Jennifer Lavoro L.Ac. is a California Board Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist (one who uses natural herbs
Can you remember the last time you had a good belly laugh? When you laughed so hard, you cried? As it turns out, you weren’t just having fun. You were helping to better your health. Laughter can be good for the heart and soul, and even your waistline. Here are seven reasons why this Burbank
This Saturday, April 22 marks the 47th anniversary of Earth Day, and on this day over a billion people in nearly 200 countries are expected to take action to protect our shared environment. But why wait for just one day? Why not celebrate and care for our precious environment all year long? The changes you
