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Tai Chi Health Benefits

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice, combining gentle movements with mindful breathing and meditation. When practiced regularly, tai chi can unlock the powers of the mind while helping to heal and strengthen the body.  At Dr. Hooman Melamed's practice,…

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Holistic Treatments for Back Pain

We believe adopting a holistic lifestyle can work wonders for pain prevention and overall healing of both the mind and body. Before considering any surgery, we ask our patients first to try embracing conservative, alternative therapies to heal their spine…

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Smartphones Cause ‘Text Neck’

Could poor posture be the result of cellphone use? Absolutely! Prolonged use of smartphones is resulting in poor posture, neck pain, back pain, and shoulder pain. The condition has been nicknamed "text neck," and it is ruining spines across the…

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Debunking The Dairy Myth

Got milk? Calcium is needed for strong bones...or is it? Actually, eating too much dairy doesn’t support bone health - it can hurt it. The overconsumption of dairy products is associated with an increased risk of mortality, osteoporosis, and fractures.…

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Sleeping With Fibromyalgia

If you have fibromyalgia, you know first-hand the debilitating pain associated with this condition. Over time, this chronic muscle and joint pain can make sleeping unbearable. Unfortunately, people with fibromyalgia tend to become accustomed to sleeping poorly. However, there are…

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3 Tips to Improve Bone Health

Having fragile bones can be incredibly burdensome, increasing your risk of breaks and fractures, recovery time, and medical bills. There are so many different bone diseases but the most common one is osteoporosis. This condition thins and weakens your bones,…

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How Smoking Affects The Spine

The risks of smoking nicotine have been extensively researched and advertised. This includes conditions such as heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, and cancer. Unfortunately, the list of negative health effects of smoking is not limited to just those risks, and…

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