Weight regain after bariatric surgery can have a devastating psychological effect. How sustainable is weight loss after bariatric surgery? I explore this issue in my video of the same name. Most patients end up with stomach ulcers to recover some…
People with type 1 diabetes are almost three times more likely to develop it, a new study has found. dementia like those without diabetes. “We’ve known that type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of dementia,” said study…
For wellness, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more holistic practice than yoga. Your physical and mental health can improve from breaking your board. Physical benefits The limb-stretching, muscle-building, weight-lifting nature of yoga has many physical benefits. For starters, yoga…
Comments by Brian ShilhavyHealth Impact News Iran followed through on its threat to begin bombing oil refineries in the rich Persian Gulf countries last night after the bombing of the South Persian gas field in Iran. Iran bombed Ras Laffan,…
Many of us have had moments when a dull ache behind the ear or a throbbing headache makes it difficult to concentrate at work, enjoy time with family, or even get a good night’s sleep. In many cases, these symptoms…
CEO of Origami Therapeutics on using autophagy to precisely target disease-causing proteins in the brain. Aptly named US Biotech Therapeutic origami is working to redefine the way neurodegenerative diseases are treated, relying on the biological understanding that many disorders are…
This quick routine promotes better posture, balance and mobility. Growing up, most of us were constantly advised to “stand straight!”. Have good posture important – especially as you age. Not only does it make you look better, but it’s also…
What happened when olive oil was mixed with an ibuprofen-type drug for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Fifty million Americans to suffer It is the most common form of arthritis and osteoarthritis of the knee, making it the leading cause of…
This is part 2 of a three part series. Read Part 1 Here. In the first post of this series, I explored a phrase that I hear often injury therapists: “I treat trauma, but I don’t treat DID (dissociation).” The…
The point of starvation mode is that when you restrict calories, your body has a “hang in there” response. To prevent rapid weight loss, your metabolism slows down and conserves energy by reducing the calories it burns. Research shows that…
