This is what happens when you get in the way of profits

Do chiropractors know ‘secret’ ways to reverse diabetes? Back specialists’ claims of reversing diabetes are raising some eyebrows. By heather may | The Salt Lake Tribune First Published Mar 14 2012 07:36 am • Last Updated Mar 14 2012 11:47 pm   Don Brown figured he’d be dead by now. His type II diabetes had [...]

Does hormone replacement therapy prevent adult-onset scoliosis?

In a new study published in the European Spine Journal, researchers wanted to see if hormone deficiencies were a triggering event for adult degenerative scoliosis, a condition that commonly occurs in postmenopausal women. It is thought that menopausal hormone changes affect bone density, which sets off a cascade of events that leads to degenerative scoliosis. [...]

This is Why We Don’t Participate With Health Insurances

Modern medicine has become nothing more than a convoluted maze of deductibles, copays, HMOs, and preauthorizations. What has been lost in our system of health care is the basic act of a doctor and patient sitting across from one another, with the patient explaining his or her problems in complete detail. However, in order for [...]

Grand Opening for our Richmond office

On September 24th, 2011, the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers in Richmond will be hosting a Grand Opening! The day’s events include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featured health workshops, and tons of free information and prizes. As part of our community health awareness program, in partnership with the Michigan Health & Wellness Initiative, during the [...]

Mark Your Calendars: May Seminars Are Scheduled

We have a great blend of seminars coming up in May for our beloved patients, their families, friends and local communities. Of course, Dr. Strauchman will be speaking on her two most popular topics: Thyroid Care and Bio-Identical Hormones. However, we also have a couple of new seminars where we will be presenting some of [...]

The FDA Comes to the Rescue of Big Pharma

It appears that Big Pharma has an unlimited number of tricks up its sleeve. From millions and millions of dollars poured into the pockets of regulators and politicians to the subsidization of medical schools and the doctors they churn out, Big Pharma is a force to be reckoned with. However, recently Big Pharma has engaged [...]

Selenium and Iodine Supplementation on Thyroid Function

Researchers in New Zealand studied the effects of taking selenium and iodine on thyroid function. They subdivided a total of 100 seniors into 4 groups: a placebo group, a group taking 100 mcg of selenium, a group taking 80 mcg of iodine, and a group taking both the iodine and selenium. Supplements were taken for [...]

Fat Cells: Are They Bad Hormone Factories?

Researchers and scientists have long known that fat cells are not simply inert but actually manufacture and release hormones that may contribute to increased risks of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease and other serious conditions. Researchers have now discovered and cataloged an additional 20 different hormones and proteins that act as signaling agents which communicate with [...]

Community Alert!

Dr. Strauchman and Dr. Morningstar will be among the main speakers at the upcoming 4th Annual Michigan Healthy Living’s “Spring Into Health” Natural Health Fair & Expo. The Expo is  Saturday, March 26th at the Genesys Conference Center, next to the Genesys Athletic Club. Dr. Strauchman’s presentation at the March expo will be titled, “The [...]

January Upcoming Workshops!

We have some great workshops coming up this month, presented by our medical director, Megan Strauchman, DO. Here is a breakdown of the upcoming workshops: January 5th  6:30-7:15pm HcG Weight Loss: How to Lose and Keep Those Holiday Pounds Off! Seating for each of these workshops is limited. Please call our office at 810.694.3576 to [...]