2013
The Bright Side of Aging
Our culture places a lot of value on maintaining our youth for as long as possible. But no matter how hard you try and how many products you buy that guarantee you a more youthful appearance, we all eventually grow old. But getting older does not necessarily mean that life
The Science Behind No-Carb and Low-Carb Diets
Our earliest Paleolithic ancestors naturally followed a low-carb diets, since we hadn’t yet learned how to cultivate grains. They relied primarily on protein and fat to keep them going until about 10,000 years ago when modern humans developed agriculture. If a diet high in protein and fat had not been
Keys to Strengthening Your Immune System
We are bombarded daily with all sorts of microbes that can cause illness. Interestingly, if we are exposed to a wide range of these microbes as children, studies have shown that we will have a lower risk of asthma and allergies as well as a stronger immune system. There are
What is “Radiating Pain” and How Can Chiropractic Help?
If you have ever had a case of sciatica, in which pain seems to start in your lower back or hip and radiate down your leg to your foot, you have suffered an example of what is referred to as “radiating pain.” The medical term for pain the starts in
Making Weight Loss a Public Health Challenge: Does it Really Work?
Obesity, and the chronic diseases that accompany it, cost both individuals and the government a lot in terms of both health and money. So it’s not surprising that a growing number of public health initiatives have tried to help curb the obesity epidemic in local communities. Unfortunately, most have been
What is a “Back Spasm”?
A back spasm can occur when the muscles supporting the spinal column, particularly those in the lower back, become overworked. If the muscles suddenly contract near the nerve roots around the spinal cord, this condition can be extremely painful. Muscles that are overstretched or worked more than usual can become
Kids and Heart Disease: The Latest Research
Most of us think of heart disease as a problem that older people (or at least adults) have. However, children are increasingly becoming victims of heart disease, and at progressively earlier ages. Although heart disease is still relatively uncommon among children, more kids than ever are obese, and this has
Look Who Else Uses Chiropractic Care: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fighters
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact sport that combines techniques from a range of different martial arts. It allows for such techniques as grappling and striking, combining the moves of boxing and wrestling, among others. The sport can involve techniques from Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, judo, karate, kickboxing, muai Thai
There Might Be a Good Reason You Hate Exercise… Now What?
You can stop beating yourself up over the fact that you’re not motivated for a heavy workout at the gym. Scientists have found physical reason why some people thrive on exercise and some consider it a form of torture. Everyone’s body chemistry is different, and our particular body chemistry and
Automobile Head Restraints Prevent Injuries—Use Them Correctly!
Many people are under the mistaken impression that the head-sized extension at the top of your car’s seat is a head rest. It’s actually not a place to rest your weary head during a long drive, but rather a safety feature called a head restraints that is there to help
