With the holidays approaching, so are the social events with alcohol. Alcohol has many effects on the body, and your spine is one of those affected areas. Here are some questions with answers on why drinking might be causing you pain: Is alcohol bad for your spine? It depends. Generally, if you drink fewer than …
Each year cold and flu season comes around, we all hear about getting our flu shot. But is getting the flu shot alone enough to avoid the dreaded flu? Many people feel that if they get the flu shot, they’re done their part in protecting them against the cold and flu season. This is simply …
The number of children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is rising significantly. The diagnosis according to the CDC is 1 in 68 children. This is a massive increase since the year 2000, when the number was 6.7 per 1,000 kids. While there is more research coming out with regard to the cause of …
What are the five senses? Sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Which one of your five senses is the fastest in the body? Your overall fastest sense is your sense of touch because it doesn’t need to travel up to the brain. Your sense of touch is complicated. This is because it relates your sense of …
We’ve all been told things about our metabolism, what speeds it up, slows it down and so on. Would it surprise you to find out that most of us have been misinformed on this information? Last week in our office we talked about common myths with our metabolism. True/False – Your metabolism slows down as …
Stress isn’t always bad. Stress can even help you perform under pressure and motivate you. But when you’re constantly running in emergency mode, your body and mind can pay the price. If your body is always in a defensive state, it’s not getting necessary time for repair. Defense should always be short term, repeated short …
Last week in the office we spoke with our patients about healthy foods to eat to avoid inflammation. Inflammation can not only be uncomfortable, but painful due to the bloating it causes. Other than the foods you eat, it may surprise you that many of our daily activities are causing us to be in pain …
America you look old, shake a leg Did Americans decide to stop moving at age 25? Stop walking, sit down and continue watching, 24 hours a day. If this is you, chances are that you’re dealing with pain; back pain, headaches, or neck pain. It’s even taking a toll on America’s healthcare system. Physically moving …
Did you know that preventative healthcare includes dentistry and chiropractic? Keep in mind these ways that regular dentistry and chiropractic care are essential for your health. Dentistry …
You’re probably starting to think about getting in shape or you’ve already started. We all want results but there is no need to hurt yourself in the process. Also there is a lot of misinformation out there, so here we will tackle the most common things that trip up the fitness beginner. True or …
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