To Your Health Newsletter: Why You're in Pain Right Now - December 17, 2013

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December 17, 2013 - Volume 7, Issue 26

Pain in the Forecast

Why do some people seem to be able to predict coming rains based on their aches and pains? It's a question I hear from my patients every time weather changes are on the horizon. It's true that many people with back pain, neck pain or other joint complaints are often surprisingly accurate in predicting when storms are approaching, and believe it or not, there is some validity to their weather forecasting abilities. Let's hear what the research says about pain and the weather.

Medication Overload - The Purple Pill Myth
Tackling Anxiety - How to Stay Calm When You Need To
Make Your Workout Count - Blast the Fat
Take Care of Yourself - Three Ways to Avoid Burnout

Foods That Fight Inflammation

We know that chronic inflammation plays a significant role in the development and progression of many diseases, including but not limited to Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cancer, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Fortunately, there are a number of foods that help fight inflammation.

Drugged in the Name
of Corporate Greed

What if your elderly mother or your child were being treated with a drug never intended to be used for their illness? Or they were prescribed a drug to quell psychotic symptoms, even though they weren't experiencing any such symptoms? This apparently happened to millions given Risperdal, a Johnson & Johnson drug.

Best Exercises for
the Back & Shoulders

Your back and shoulders are some of your most important body parts. Your back is especially significant because back strength plays a key role in posture. Poor posture is also linked to poor spine stabilization, which can lead to back pain and other problems. Here's a simple exercise routine to tone, tighten and strengthen your back and shoulders.

Can't Hear? Could Be Your Weight

For women who are seeking a way to preserve their hearing, the solution may be as simple as maintaining a healthy weight, according to new studies reported in various outlets this month.

Why You're Vitamin B-12 Deficient

When most people seek help for gastrointestinal issues and acid reflux, they turn to acid-suppressing drugs such as proton-pump inhibitors. Now, research is showing these might have a negative side effect.

This issue features a number of articles you will want to share with your family, friends and co-workers. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to them via e-mail.

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