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What Are “Essential Fatty Acids” and Why Are They So Essential?
Understanding nutritional advice can be challenging. We hear all the time that we should reduce the amount of fat in our diet, and then we hear that this is not quite true, and that there are "good...
Back or Neck Pain? Chiropractic Can Help!
When it comes to chronic back or neck pain, anyone who has looked for help knows that traditional healthcare providers often have few treatment options to offer other than rest, medication or...
Exercise in the Workplace: What Japanese Companies Can Teach Us
It is difficult to imagine—given the media-saturated world we live in—that there are many people out there who have not picked up on the idea that exercise is good for you. We all know that we...
What Migraine Sufferers Should Know About Chiropractic Care
As anyone who suffers from migraines already knows, they’re not just headaches. Medically speaking, migraines are considered a chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurring...
Afraid of the Doctor? Don’t Let Fear Come Between You and Your Health
Even if you do not suffer from latrophobia (the fear of doctor), you are not alone if you dread the thought of going to see your physician. It is estimated that about 20 percent of the population...
Structured Versus Unstructured Play: What’s the Difference, and Does it Matter?
We’ve all heard about parents like this. They have every moment of their child’s day scheduled with some activity or another. First it’s soccer, then off to violin lessons, after which they meet up...
The Power of Proper Nutrition: For the Mediterranean Diet, the Jury is In!
Although the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been supported by anecdotal evidence and have been touted for years by health gurus and even a large number of doctors, it is only...
Do Workplace Wellness Programs Really Work?
Employers spend an estimated $2 billion each year on corporate wellness programs in an attempt to stem the increasing cost of employee medical care, which is spiraling out of control. The theory...
How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Hines Ward
If you follow football at all—even if you're not a Steelers fan—you've probably heard the name Hines Ward. He wore number 86 for the Pittsburg Steelers from 1998 to 2011. He was Super Bowl XL MVP,...
Most Common Auto Injuries Explained
Perhaps the most frequent auto injuries come from closing the door. Nearly 150,000 times a year, someone is injured in this fashion, and that's with the car parked or stationary. This includes...
Top 5 Back Strengthening Exercises
Of all the musculoskeletal complaints for which people will go to a doctor, back pain is the most prevalent. The more sedentary we are (think about our desk jobs and all the hours we spend in front...
Spotlight on Food Allergy Trends. What’s the Best Advice?
One thing is certain: food allergies are on the rise. According to a 2013 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 50% more food allergies in 2011 than there were in 1997....