Heartburn has probably affected every single person at one time in their life. Most of us know the feeling of burning, acidic stomach fluid refluxing up our esophagus. Heartburn has many names – GERD, acid reflux, indigestion, etc. It is also a condition that has been targeted by major drug companies. You could say that…
A recent newspaper article details how Fosamax, a common medication for osteoporosis, actually increases the risk of fracture. It is another example of where a medication designed to prevent something actually ends up causing that exact same thing. Fosamax is supposed to help osteoporosis by slowing the activity of osteoclasts, the cells that break down bone. But…
Imagine what life would be like without the internet, without radio, tv or any of our social media. Wouldn’t it be hard to stay in touch and keep up to date with the world around us? For our body it is the same. In order to be healthy, our body must communicate to the…
Americans suffer from chronic disease at very high rates. Men have a 50% risk of cancer in their lifetime. Women far little better with a 33% chance of lifetime cancer. Our ancestors NEVER had these problems and now they are common place. Often we confuse what is “normal” with what is “common”. Just because something…
People spend money on things they perceive as valuable. They purchase homes, automobiles, and services like insurance. Insurance is valuable because it protects you in case of accident or emergencies. We hope we never have to use our insurance, but its valuable to have just in case. But have you ever considered the cost of…
At Red Mountain Chiropractic we take natural health very seriously and that includes focusing on optimizing our patient’s detoxification systems. While we focus a large part of our time on chiropractic care, we have found that many of our patients are experiencing ill health because their bodies are overly toxic. You might be wondering why…
I’m going to share a secret with you about how to improve your health. It is a very simple idea. It is also very powerful. Following this secret will give you increased energy, more muscle tone, more mental focus, and host of other benefits. It will keep your hormones more in balance and it will…
In order to perform at their peak, athletes must master the self discipline necessary to select the correct foods at the appropriate time. To fuel the human body, just like anything else, it is the quality and timing of the fuel that matters most. We must use clean organic food, nutritional supplementation, positive mental visualization,…
Happy New Year everyone! With the new year comes renewed interest in health. And no where is that more evident than in the world of weight loss. It seems everyone has an interest in losing more weight, and for good reason. Excess fat tissue in the body is an inflammation engine that creates changes in…
Recently on the Dr. Oz show it was revealed to the audience that high levels of arsenic, a toxic heavy metal, were found in apple juices sold in America. This revelation has created a stir with consumer groups trying to get the federal government to assure us that our food supply is safe. Along this same line in…