Spring is time for cleaning and this includes the human body, not just your yard and garage. The human body accumulates toxic molecules all day long from eating tainted foods, breathing polluted air, and drinking unfiltered tap water. It is simply a fact of modern day living that toxins surround us in our homes, in…
More than just a passing fad, gluten-free living is emerging as an effective strategy to reverse chronic disease and enhance health and performance. Come learn the science behind the trend with Dr. Andrew Rostenberg, owner of Red Mountain Chiropractic in Boise, Idaho. Boise Schools Community Education Programs is sponsoring this fascinating talk about a subject that impacts…
Stress is something we all deal with every day. And without some stress, life would not be possible. But our modern world is full of stress in ways our ancestors never had to deal with. This puts an enormous burden on our bodies because stress uses up our vitamins, minerals and energy reserves very rapidly. …
If you are an athlete, body builder, or active person chances are you have seen products claiming to boost testosterone and increase muscle mass, libido, etc. What if I told you that low testosterone was only a symptom of a much bigger problem? What if the driving factor behind loss of testosterone, loss of libido,…
Heartburn has probably affected every single person at one time in their life. Most of us know the feeling of burning, acidic stomach fluid refluxing up our esophagus. Heartburn has many names – GERD, acid reflux, indigestion, etc. It is also a condition that has been targeted by major drug companies. You could say that…
A recent newspaper article details how Fosamax, a common medication for osteoporosis, actually increases the risk of fracture. It is another example of where a medication designed to prevent something actually ends up causing that exact same thing. Fosamax is supposed to help osteoporosis by slowing the activity of osteoclasts, the cells that break down bone. But…
Imagine what life would be like without the internet, without radio, tv or any of our social media. Wouldn’t it be hard to stay in touch and keep up to date with the world around us? For our body it is the same. In order to be healthy, our body must communicate to the…
Americans suffer from chronic disease at very high rates. Men have a 50% risk of cancer in their lifetime. Women far little better with a 33% chance of lifetime cancer. Our ancestors NEVER had these problems and now they are common place. Often we confuse what is “normal” with what is “common”. Just because something…
People spend money on things they perceive as valuable. They purchase homes, automobiles, and services like insurance. Insurance is valuable because it protects you in case of accident or emergencies. We hope we never have to use our insurance, but its valuable to have just in case. But have you ever considered the cost of…
At Red Mountain Chiropractic we take natural health very seriously and that includes focusing on optimizing our patient’s detoxification systems. While we focus a large part of our time on chiropractic care, we have found that many of our patients are experiencing ill health because their bodies are overly toxic. You might be wondering why…