The Benefits of Black Cumin Seed

August 24, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

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 to southern Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia. The seeds are smaller than sesame seeds, and dark, almost black. The seeds have been used for …

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How can I fix my low back pain?

August 16, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

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 specialist, physcial therapy, and even surgery. Most doctors will tell you that low back pain is self-limiting, and that a few days of rest, perhaps …

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Turmeric for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

August 15, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

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 culture and it been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.   Health Benefits The active compound …

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Avoiding migraines by changing what you eat

August 8, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

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 of adults in the U.S. population have migraines, and 2-3 million migraine sufferers experience chronic episodes. Many people rely on medication for pain relief, and …

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Avocados – Nature’s Superfood

August 7, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

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 recently made it’s way into the cuisine of other regions during the 1800’s . In some areas, it’s known as the alligator pear, and you …

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Why Do I Have Back Pain When I Wake Up?

August 6, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

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 feeling fine, but wake up in the morning with back pain.  Often, this is something they say has been happening for a long time.  They …

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How do water and toothpaste affect my thyroid gland?

August 5, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

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 the United States.  Fluoride is a naturally occurring element in the halogen group, as are iodide and chloride and bromide.  Fluoride is commonly added to …

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Healthy sources of protein for breakfast

August 2, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

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 day, and how well your body will meet the demands you put on it.  Not eating enough protein will leave you feeling fatigued … and …

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Why is the thyroid gland so important?

August 1, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

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 function, growth and development of virtually every cell, tissue and organ in the body.  Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. If you imagine …

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When Is Stress Ever Good For Anyone?

July 31, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

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 satisfaction or other positive feelings.  The word was created by endocrinologist Hans Selye as a way to distinguish that many different kinds of stress that …

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