2014
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
10 Great Reasons to Stay Hydrated
Water is essential to life. Our bodies are already 60%-70% water, and those reserves need to be replenished on a daily basis to keep us healthy. Add either extreme heat or extreme cold (both of which dehydrate us), and drinking enough water becomes even more critical. This implies that we
Chiropractic Care Offers Relief for Patients with Neck Arthritis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis affects an estimated 50 million Americans. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, in which the cartilage surrounding joints becomes brittle and wears away, causing the tendons and ligaments supporting them to become stretched and painful. Eventually, the
Fruit Juice and Kids: A Reality Check for Parents
Ah, the simple joys of parenting! You want to do your best to give your kids a healthy diet, so after reading all the articles about how bad soda is for them, you switch them over to fruit juice. But now when you pick up a newspaper or read posts
What is Kinesio Taping?
The Kinesio Taping Method is a form of physiological therapy practiced by chiropractors, physical therapists, and specialists in sports medicine that uses specialized tape applied to the skin to give support to muscles as they flex or to prevent over-contraction. The treatment (and the patented tape used to implement it)
