by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 7, 2015 | Health Articles

Marvelous May is here! At this time of year we should be in full swing and enjoying the benefits of the sun and outdoor activities. Unfortunately many of us are sitting on the bench or taking medications to play through our neck pain and what is described as a "frozen shoulder". Understanding What is...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 5, 2015 | Health Articles

Summer is in the air! Thank Goodness! As for most of the US, this spring/summer season is a very warm welcome to what could only be classified as a very long winter. This year as you are unpacking your summer clothes to enjoy the fresh air do not fret that your clothes do not fit from the...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Apr 30, 2015 | Health Articles

Our society for the most part lives for the exhilaration of endorphins that we release as we strive for the goal line of victory. We simply love winning. Our addiction will often be the force that drives us to the next challenge. We know that our win is never based on "good luck" but our...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Apr 23, 2015 | Health Articles

Have you ever been walking along and caught your full body's side profile in a reflective surface? At first glance we are worried about our hair, our clothes, or worse - "look how fat and out of shape I am". Now look again closer. Is your chin out in front of your shoulders and chest? Worse...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Apr 9, 2015 | Health Articles

A new report released on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 is establishing that Acetaminophen- best known under the brand label of Tylenol- does not appear to help ease lower back pain and offers little relief for the most common form of arthritis. This review of data from thirteen studies could challenge existing recommendations on pain relief. Acetaminophen...
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