Avoid the Holiday Gains. 5 easy steps to avoid the added weight.
Image via Wikipedia The average American will pack on 10-15 pounds of excess weight this holiday season. This is very discouraging for many and even depressing for others. But here is some good news, YOU don’t have to pack it on. Here are some simple but not always easy steps to take to keep from…
Thanksgiving Travel? How to stay safe in the car.
They say that the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend is the busiest weekend of the year for traveling. That means all means of travel. There has been a recent outcry over the new Transportation Safety Administration’s (TSA) new security checks. These new measures include the use of a full body x-ray or other imaging technology and a…
Drug Trials. Are You A Statistic?
Image via Wikipedia The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the agency that is supposed to control and regulate the food and drugs in this country. This should be a good thing since all drugs have side effects and the vast majority of Americans take some form of medication regularly. But do you know…
What Conditions Can Acupuncture Help?
When people find out that their Chiropractor (me) can perform acupuncture as well they often times ask me “so Doc what can acupuncture help with?”. The truth is that there are many health conditions that acupuncture can help with. From low back pain and neck pain to asthma and colic. Yes you read ta right.…
Chiropractic is 457% more effective for chronic back pain than Medicine
New research shows that Chiropractic care is 457% more effective at treating and managing chronic low back pain than medicine. Follow the link below to read more about this research. http://uschirodirectory.com/index.php/low-back-problems/item/267-chronic-low-back-pain-chiropractic-vs-medicine
Study Shows Patients Have More Pain After Back Surgery
I ran across this article and it discusses the fact that many people who undergo spinal fusion surgery are in more pain and take more opiate type drugs (oxycodone is an example). Here is the link to the article. Back surgery may backfire on patients in pain (msnbc.msn.com) Chiropractic, spinal decompression, and acupuncture are all…
Is It Safe To Drive During Pregnancy?
This is a very common question and concern during pregnancy and for good reason. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for pregnant woman and fetuses. Image via Wikipedia Here are some simple ways to protect yourself and your baby while driving or riding in a car: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT. Wearing your…
Car Accident Risk, Don’t Be A Statistic
Did you know that your risk of being involved in a car accident this year is 1 in 4? Did you know that the average American will be involved in 1 car accident for every 5 years that they drive. Image via Wikipedia These accidents include everything from the “little fender-bender” to the complete total…
Flu Season? How to potect yourself from the flu.
With the change in seasons and the weather getting cooler flu season is quickly upon us. This is the time of year when we start hearing the “flu vaccine” in all of its magical properties. How does the vaccine work, is it effective, and what can you do to prevent developing symptoms of the flu?…
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