A patient will feel physical pain when a signal is sent from the affected body part to the brain. This helps to notify the body that something is wrong, such as an injury or infection. Chronic pain is characterized by mild to severe pain that persists beyond the normal healing time. The normal natur…Read More
Although sleep is usually considered one of the pillars of optimal health, approximately 35% of adults sleep less than the recommended seven hours per night according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Sleep deprivation can be associated with chronic health conditions, such as …Read More
Respiratory illnesses can significantly impact the patient's quality of life in various ways. The more severe cases of the respiratory illnesses can lead to disability and even death. The most common and dangerous respiratory conditions are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Respiratory t…Read More
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin and essential nutrient in out bodies. Since we cannot produce vitamin C in the body, humans are able to obtain the vital nutrient through consumption of dietary sources, such as fruits and vegetables. While there are many benefits of…Read More
Typically, an elderly person will seek a chiropractic treatment due to pain in their muscles and/or bones. The most common complaint among the elders would be their chronic back pain. In fact, 6% of older adults have disabling back pain and 23% have non-disabling back pain. Many chiropractors believ…Read More
When a patient starts suffering from a an infection, an autoimmune condition, cancer, or allergies, supporting their immune system becomes a top priority. Fortunately, there are many lifestyle interventions and dietary supplements you can consider to support immune system function and reduce your ri…Read More
‘Self care’ is certainly a buzz word right now. It is something that we need to do, but whether we are parents, caretakers, good friends or colleagues, sometimes taking care of ourselves can take a back burner when we are helping or taking care of others. Over time, this can diminish our energy …Read More
Chiropractors are often thought of as the “back cracking people.” However, true chiropractic care focuses on relieving back and neck pains through the manipulation of the spine and back tissues. The cracking sensation is often just a side effect of the actual treatment that is happening. Today w…Read More
Mindfulness programs and practices frequently describe a process of locating your "center." One's center may be conceived as a focus of energy, both spiritual and physical, by which all activities may be grounded and from which all activities flow. Similarly, ballet teachers and gymnastics instructo…Read More
In baseball, hitting for the cycle means that a batter hits a single, a double, a triple, and a home run during the same game. Hitting for the cycle is a rare baseball event, occurring about as often as a no-hitter by a pitcher. Certainly, a great deal of skill is involved in accomplishing such a fe…Read More
