by Dr. Andrea DelMonte, D.C., M.S.A. Also known by its Latin name, Nigella sativa, black cumin seed is an annual flowering plant from the buttercup family and are native
Low back pain Many people experience an episode of low back pain at least once in their lives. Sometimes, it will cause a person to seek treatment from a back
Turmeric is a spice derived from a root that is similar to ginger. It has a distinctly different taste. Turmeric is used in many dishes from Indian, Thai and Moroccan
If you have ever experienced a migraine headache, you’re not alone. In the United States, more than 38 million people suffer from migraines. Some migraine studies estimate that 13 percent
Did you know that the avocado is a fruit? Technically, the avocado is a fruit! It has been cultivated for approximately 10,000 years in Central and South America, and only
I hear this question frequently from many of my patients; they ask “why does my back hurt when I was up in the morning?” They say they go to bed
What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a chemical that is commonly added to public water supply, an ingredient in toothpaste, and a tooth decay preventive treatment provided to many children in
Breakfast is the most important meal of your day. Don’t skip it! What you eat for breakfast sets the tone for how you will feel for the rest of the
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. It is one of many glands in the endocrine system in the body that regulate the
Everyone knows what stress is, but have you ever heard of stress being good? Eustress is a positive response to stress that is healthy, or gives one a feeling of
