Author Archives : Dr. Craig Mintzer

Joint inflammation can be caused by several things, but to improve joint health, it is imperative to know some foods that cause inflammation and also anti-inflammatory foods. Inflammation in joints can present itself in a variety of ways. For some people, it creates muscle soreness, pain, a burning sensation, or even an itchy feeling. It ...click here to read more

Our brain is considered as the central controller of our bodies, often influencing the way we think, speak, and act, and thus can affect the quality of relationships we maintain with family members, friends, and co-workers. The brain also promotes the production of essential proteins for the body, including those that are related to reproduction ...click here to read more

On any given year, there are approximately 136 million visits to the emergency room and 41 percent of the population will seek out emergency room treatment.  Although the ER often conjures up images of dramatic life or death situations such as bullet wounds or other bodily injuries, the majority of ER visits are not caused ...click here to read more

Research reports have shown that exposure to secondhand smoke causes heart attack and stroke, as well as cancer of the lungs.  Secondhand smoke often affects people surrounding a smoker, including family members and friends. In order to prevent the exposure of nonsmoking individuals to secondhand smoke and decrease the incidence of heart attack and stroke, ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis pertains to a chronic disease involving the immune system, in which joints undergo inflammation, thus causing pain and stiffness.  People with rheumatoid arthritis generally find difficulty in performing simple movements that involve the joints, such as walking, standing up, and sitting down. This condition has also affected individual performance at work or school, ...click here to read more

Weight gain can be an ominous sign to many people, especially when they have tried many different diets and just can’t shed the pounds. For those who are already obese the situation is even more frightening. Obesity can lead to all sorts of serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. According to ...click here to read more

Things are getting really exciting in the world of Health Supplements. Bel Marra Health, has signed up NFL Hall of Fame running back, Thomas Thurman to endorse their flagship product – Joint Rescue, the next generation in joint healthcare. What This Means for Joint Health Joint Rescue uses the patented CTGflex™ formula in an all ...click here to read more

Muscle soreness and pain in our joints can be the result of injury, infection, illness or normal wear and tear. For some people discomfort and chronic joint pain make it hard to enjoy life. Rheumatologists say millions of sufferers do have control over the condition of their joints; in many cases they believe there are ...click here to read more