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Overview of Mineral Nutrients
No one should underestimate the importance of getting adequate mineral nutrients in our daily diet. Composed of metals and other inorganic compounds, minerals are just as important as vitamins when...
What is “Sick Building Syndrome”?
If you find yourself inexplicably leaving work each day with flu-like symptoms that seem to disappear overnight or on weekends, you may be a victim of “sick building syndrome” (SBS). SBS is defined...
Myofascial Release Technique – What Does it Do and How Can it Help Me?
If you find yourself frequently suffering from pain and stiffness in your muscles, you may find it beneficial to visit a chiropractor or other manual therapy specialist who incorporates myofascial...
Elite Gymnastics: Look Who Else Uses Chiropractic
Gymnastics is among the most difficult sports and among the most demanding in terms of stresses placed on the body’s musculoskeletal system. Both overuse injuries and acute injuries are common among...
Choosing the Chiropractor Who’s Right for You
Chiropractic care is very well-established in the United States these days, with excellent chiropractic offices in all major cities and an estimated 10%-12% of the American population taking...
Professional Golfers: Look Who Else Uses Chiropractic
Both amateur golfers and professionals alike find that chiropractic care helps keep them at their best both on and off the golf course. Many golfers who belong to the Professional Golfers...
Is It Normal for Knees to Pop and Crack?
Many people experience a popping or cracking noise in their knees as they squat down or bend their knees, and this seems to happen with increasing regularity as we age. The medical term for this...
What is “Lumbago”?
When you first hear the word “lumbago”, it probably sounds more like a dance from your grandparents’ generation than a medical condition. However, lumbago is actually a musculoskeletal disorder that...
What is Cupping?
Cupping is an ancient practice dating back to early Eastern and Middle Eastern cultures. It was one of the most popular healing methods used by the ancient Egyptians. It involves placing a heated...
Following the Science on Genetically Altered Crops
It’s often hard to know whose science to believe and whose advice to take when it comes to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in our food. The information available on this subject is complex,...
Is There Such a Thing as a “Negative Calorie Food”?
One of the most widespread diet gimmicks circulating around the Internet is the practice of eating “negative calorie food.” What is meant by this term is the idea that certain low-calorie foods burn...
Auto Accident Folklore—Being Thrown Clear and Bracing for Impact
You have no doubt overheard someone at work or at a party telling his friends that he never wears a seat belt—and that he has some really good reasons. The story usually goes something like this: He...