Acupuncture for Pain?

back acupuncture therapy

Looking for pain relief? You might just find it among the dozens of available alternative pain treatments. While the term may conjure up thoughts of new and unproven remedies among some, acupuncture has a track record of helping people for literally thousands of years. Some in the traditional medical community seem to … Read More

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Back Pain, Video
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Glucosamine and Chondroitin: Miracle Joint Cure?

Over the past decade or so, glucosamine and then chondroitin have become widely promoted for "joint health" by many supplement manufacturers. Today we look at what these supplements are and some of the evidence behind their use. What are glucosamine and chondroitin? Glucosamine is a compound found naturally in the body. It … Read More

Filed Under: Super Joint Support
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

A Rare Case of Upper Back Surgery

Upper back surgery made the news earlier this year when U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln underwent a procedure to remove part of a herniated disc which was pinching a nerve in her back. What is particularly interesting about this surgery, beside the fact it was on a sitting U.S. Senator, is how uncommon the need for upper back s … Read More

Filed Under: Back Surgery
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

3 Vegetables that Fight Abdominal Fat

I bet you didn't know that there is a specific class of vegetables that contain very specific phytonutrients that actually help to fight against abdominal fat. Let me explain what they are and why... First of all, if you've already grabbed a copy of my new Fat Burning Kitchen Program then you may already know about … Read More

Filed Under: Trim Waistline
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

10 Tips for Better Sleep

Getting a full night's sleep is as important to good health as maintaining a proper diet and getting enough exercise. Yet a third of Americans get less than 6 ½ hours of sleep each night - much less the recommended 7-8 hours. Lack of sleep is associated with an inflammation causing increase of cytokine molecules. Long term … Read More

Filed Under: Sleep
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Home Spinal Decompression: Seated Inversion Therapy vs. Back Ease

With back pain affecting millions of adults each year, it has become increasingly important to seek out alternative forms of pain treatment. This is particularly true of those suffering from sciatica and chronic back pain because it inhibits their ability to lead a normal and active life. Since a major source of back pain … Read More

Filed Under: Inversion Therapy
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief Breakthrough?

Pain relief for osteoarthritis pain is often a process of trial and error. Healthcare practitioners have searched many years for the "holy grail" of osteoarthritis treatments: a safe treatment effective for 100% of patients. It appears the search is over. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and … Read More

Filed Under: Arthritis
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

The Healing Power of Far Infrared Heat

Hot and cold therapy has been proven effective treatments for back pain. Because of the combined efforts to break the pain-spasm cycles commonly associated with chronic back pain, many pain specialists recommend heat and cold therapy. Hot and cold therapy treatments come in rub-on treatments as well as basic leave-on hot … Read More

Filed Under: Far Infrared Heat
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Alternative Treatments For A Herniated Disc

Typically the first thing that crosses a patient’s mind that has recently been diagnosed with a herniated disc is whether or not spinal surgery will be required. It is a common concern, due to both the risks as well as the cost of most surgical procedures. You should discuss your treatment options with a qualified doctor to … Read More

Filed Under: Herniated Disc
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

At Home Sciatica Relief

Imagine the pain of a sharp razor blade slicing open your lower back, through your buttocks and down the back of your leg. Then again, if you suffer from sciatica, you may not need to imagine it at all. Sciatica is not an actual condition, but describes a very real set of back and leg pain symptoms. Fortunately you can almo … Read More

Filed Under: Sciatica Relief
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,