Chiropractic for Allergies

April 27, 2012

When most of us sneeze, we put it down to a cold or even allergies, and our first thoughts are to pop an antihistamine pill – not to call a chiropractor! But did you know that a chiropractor could help you overcome your allergy problems? Most people associate chiropractors with back and neck issues, and [...]

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Chiropractic for Degenerative Disc Disease

April 26, 2012

Whether they first see the phrase in print or hear it for the first time in a doctor’s office, “degenerative disc disease” is a term that many chronic back pain sufferers will encounter. It’s part of a brand new vocabulary that many patients learn as they try to understand their condition and navigate healthcare choices. [...]

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Chiropractic for Migraines

April 24, 2012

Migraine sufferers have to endure a pain that is recurring, severe and can last up to 72 hours. Warning signs such as an “aura”, which is a type of visual disturbance, and nausea, sometimes accompany migraines. Many sufferers find that conventional medicine and prescription drugs offer little relief from their condition, and many are turning [...]

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Pedometers are an Inexpensive Way to Get Moving

April 24, 2012

Incidental exercise is the physical activity we get throughout the day when we move around. You don’t have to go to a gym, change your clothes or complete a routine. Incidental exercise can make a real difference in your calories burned, especially if done consistently, and a pedometer is an excellent device for measuring it. [...]

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What is Degenerative Disc Disease

April 22, 2012

Degenerative disc disease is misnomer, because it’s not really a disease. It is a term that refers to the normal changes in the spine as we age. In particular, it refers to the deterioration of our spinal discs, which are the soft, cushiony discs between our bony vertebrae. Spinal discs are like shock absorbers, in [...]

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Why Over-Prescription of Antibiotics is a Problem

April 21, 2012

When you or someone you love is sick, whether from the flu or bronchitis or any number of illnesses, the most pressing thought is towards recovering as fast and as fully as possible. In the battle against the bug, antibiotics have often been the sword with which to vanquish the microscopic beasties. Even those people [...]

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What is Functional Medicine?

April 20, 2012

Functional medicine is an individualized, holistic approach to healthcare based on prevention and identification of the underlying causes of disease, rather than on symptoms.  Functional medicine is based on the following principles: •     Every patient has a unique biochemical profile. While we all share certain biochemical processes, there are significant individual variations in our metabolic [...]

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How to Treat Whiplash with Chiropractic Care

April 19, 2012

The answer to this question is not a simple one as many people tend to associate any type of neck pain with having whiplash.  The first thing is to find out is whether or not you have whiplash. Is it Whiplash or a Pain in the Neck? Whiplash is defined as an injury to the [...]

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Benefits of Vitamin B12 – Cobalamin

April 18, 2012

Vitamin B12 (also known as cobalamin) is vital to the body’s proper functioning. It helps build and maintain healthy red blood cells, is involved in the production of DNA and RNA and is instrumental in maintaining a healthy nervous system and cell metabolism. Because vitamin B12 can be stored in the liver for a number [...]

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Can Chiropractors Help With Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

April 17, 2012

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), named from the carpal bones in the wrist that form a tunnel around the nerve leading to the hand, is an injury usually caused by repetitive and forceful movements that result in swelling around the tendons and pinching of the median nerve, causing painful tingling, lack of muscle strength and control [...]

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