2014
Want Your Kids to Be Active? Here Is Why YOU Should Be their Lifestyle Role Model
It’s not news—obesity is a growing national epidemic among young people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that obesity in children has doubled in the last 30 years and quadrupled in adolescents. Nearly 20% of children 6-11 years old are obese as are almost 23% of teenagers.
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 surgery. Given the limitations, risks and costs of these approaches, it’s not surprising that many people who suffer
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 fats” and “bad fats”, and it’s only the latter that we should cut
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 moderate-to-severe headaches – usually on one side of the head – and other autonomic nervous system symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and
Brain Games: Which Types of “Mental Calisthenics” Really Help Us Age Better?
Medical science has given the healthcare community the knowledge and tools to extend life in ways that would have seemed like science fiction a generation ago. But, believe it or not, these modern miracles also pose a challenge—the possibility of life without quality of life. In other words, living longer
Get on the Fast Track to Relief! Chiropractic Care Can Provide Back Pain Relief More Quickly Than Many People Realize
Chronic back pain is one of the most prevalent health care problems in the world. In America, over a third of the population – more people than are affected by cancer, heart disease, and diabetes combined – suffer from it. Worldwide, it is the single leading cause of disability. Americans
Why Good Manufacturing Practices in Nutritional Supplements Matter
As a health-conscious consumer, you want to make sure that you are getting proper nutrition. If you’re like many people, this means that you’re likely to take some type of vitamin and mineral supplements from time to time. And you’ve probably also noticed that there is a wide variety of
Can Chiropractic Care Really Reduce Your Sensitivity to Pain?
Chronic back pain is a worldwide problem. According to the 2010 Global Burden of Disease report, it is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. In America, an estimated $50 billion is spent each year to treat back pain. And that figure doesn’t even take into account broader economic or
Are Energy Drinks Actually Dangerous?
There’s no doubt that many of us live very fast-paced lives. “Too much to do in too little time…” It’s this common complaint that’s helping to drive the popularity of energy drinks. After all, who couldn’t use a little boost to help get through another busy day? And it’s not
A Note to Parents About Physical Rehabilitation and Young Athletes
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article noting that “More than 3.5 million children a year receive treatment for a sports injury.” Given this statistic, it’s important for parents to understand that young athletes require a different approach to rehabilitation than adults do. Why is this? Primarily because children
