“When you’re adjusted – I’m NOT just CRACKING your BACK. Here’s what I mean.” Proprioceptive stimulation triggers the release of endorphins. These endorphins cause a near instant and temporary relief similar to pain medication making you less aware of your problem without any side effects. This has a secondary benefit: […]
In much of the developed world, resting is synonymous with sitting. We sit in desk chairs, eat from dining chairs, commute seated in cars or on trains, and then come home to watch Netflix from comfy couches. With brief respites for walking from one chair to another, or short intervals […]
There are definitely some major advantages to night-shift work schedules. On the other hand, there are disadvantages as well. The “laid back” atmosphere and the fact that many who work nights naturally have a reduced work load, making boredom somewhat commonplace. And what do lots of folks who are bored […]
A few things you can do at home to help your leg pain if we’re closed. 1) Rest as much as possible. The best thing that you can do when you start having leg pain is to rest. Stop whatever you are doing and get off of your feet for a […]
Some people spend an average of 2100 hours each year at a place called “work,” doing this thing called our “job” in an effort to advance our “career.” Yet, many use up all their “sick” time each year, and whatever other time they may or may not have coming […]
I had to do it. I wasn’t sure if I was going to write anything about sugar but I couldn’t help myself. READ THIS PLEASE: Dr. Robert Lustig, a professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology in the University of California and a pioneer in decoding sugar metabolism, […]
By age 60, more than half of adults have concerns about their memory. However, minor memory lapses that occur with age are not usually signs of a serious problem, such as Alzheimer’s disease, but rather the result of normal changes in the structure and function of the brain. Your […]
Seventy-two per cent of migraine sufferers in a clinical trial experienced either ‘substantial’ or ‘noticeable’ improvement after a period of chiropractic treatment, defying historical skepticism of chiropractics by some medical practitioners. I had a patient ask me about her migraines the other day and I wanted to address […]
It’s summertime… time for lots of outdoor sports and family fun! With the increase in outdoor activities in the heat can come an increase in sports-related injuries. Here are some quick tips to keep your summer fun and healthy, and keep you and your kids on top of your game. […]
The human foot is a biological masterpiece as is every part of your body. Its strong, flexible, and functional design enables it to do its job well and without complaint — if you take care of it and don’t take it for granted. Just like your spine. The foot can […]