The fruits and vegetables listed near the bottom of this list have high levels of pesticides even after being washed, so these are a priority for buying organic. Most are thin-skinned, making them very susceptible to contamination. In general, produce with thicker skins retain less pesticide residues as in those near the top of the list which are not as important to buy organic. 1 (Best) Onions 2 Avocado 3 Sweet Corn (Frozen) 4 Pineapples 5 ...

3 Tips to ease back pain Back pain is the number one reason for doctor visits. Here are 3 tips that will help ease your back pain: 1. Bridge exercise: -this exercise strengthens the gluteus maximus and pelvis stabilizers while stretching the hip flexors. Perform 30 leg extensions per day while in the bridge position. 2. Go for a walk: -walking for at least 20 minutes will not only release endorphins which will ease your pain but also will stimulate your core...

Symptoms of Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder include pain in the jaw and a clicking or grinding noise. The noise may be due to misalignment of the disc between the two bones in the jaw. Many patients complain of the following symptoms associated with TMJ: -jaw pain -chronic headaches -limited jaw mobility or locking of the jaw -popping, clicking, grinding noise -ear pain -neck pain or stiffness Causes: -improper bite -trauma -tight muscles (neck or...

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have several health benefits including: -improving cardiovascular health -preventing arthritis and reducing inflammation -preventing eye diseases -mental health and preventing cognitive decline A multi-year Dutch study published in 2010, for example, showed a 62% lower risk of fatal heart attack in people consuming even a modest amount of EPA and DHA (about 234 mg per day) from fish as compared to those ...

One of the most important nutrients that many people may be lacking is Vitamin D. Also known as the “sunshine vitamin”, Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium so you can build strong bones. Studies have shown that other benefits might include cancer-fighting properties, preventing Multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders, fighting infections and potentially extending our life span. The current recommendations for Vitamin D intake are about...

The need for chiropractic care has increased with advances in mobile technology and computer use. The number of patients that we see for neck and shoulder pain and headaches has now surpassed the number of patients that have sports injuries. The forward head posture that primarily contributes to neck and shoulder pain is now known to be more serious than previously thought. Such posture reverses the normal curvature of the cervical spine and accelerates...