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The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year, with the opportunity to relax, share time with loved ones, exchange gifts and more. However, the holidays can also be a challenging and stressful time for many reasons. It is important to remember to...
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Hundreds of millions of people around the world suffer from the devastation of Irritable Bowel Syndrom (IBS). Experts estimate that approximately 15-20% of the world’s population suffers with some form of IBS. Characteristics of IBS manifest differently in each...
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A HEALTHY spine produces a healthy nervous system and better OVERALL health. No human performs at optimal capacity with an unhealthy master control system. Spinal health is best measured by alignment and intersegmental movement between each vertebra. People rarely...
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Nearly all people have heard news about a middle-aged man who dies of a heart attack while jogging the day after receiving a clean bill of health from his medical doctor. Many know about someone in their thirties diagnosed with stage-4 cancer without having any signs...
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If there was a magic pill to eliminate pain forever, we would all take it. Until that day, there are simple strategies you can use to help manage your chronic pain. Simple, such as finding daily movement strategies that lessen your pain and enable you to keep doing...
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Pain serves an important function in our lives. When you suffer an acute injury, pain warns you to stop the activity that is causing the injury and tells you to take care of the affected body part. Chronic pain, on the other hand, persists for weeks, months, or even...
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The musculoskeletal (MSK) system is the “backbone” of your body, literally. It’s comprised of not only the spine but all your muscles, bones and joints. It’s what gives your body form. It’s what makes it possible for you to move and do the things you enjoy. Keeping...
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Scientific studies actually conducted University studies that proved the truth behind the old adage that, “A happy wife leads to a happy life.” Few quotes ring more true. Women make up half of the human race. They help the other half of the (men) survive while giving...
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Flossing and brushing teeth prevents cavities, tooth degeneration, and oral disease. The majority of people, including kids, incorporate this activity into their daily routine both morning and night. Routine visits to a dentist for check-ups and deep cleaning further...
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Some of the most qualified and current science and research proves why Chiropractic adjustments have a great influence on internal organ functions and all tissues of the body. Chiropractic continues to triumph over the old adage that adjustments only serve to manage...
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A specific link exists that directly connects the central nervous system with the immune system. Medical research recently established evidence of the serious disease implications that exist because of this connection. Chiropractors began speaking on this topic and...
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Otitis media (middle ear infections) represents the most frequent reason for physician visits for children under the age of fifteen in the U.S. Otitis media also serves as the most common infection in children for which doctors prescribe antibiotics. Approximately 10%...
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Decisions determine outcomes and information helps drive decisions. This process applies to all aspects of life, particularly as it relates to health care decisions. Chiropractors seek to inform the public about the proven benefits and expected outcomes of...
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Pregnant mothers share a unified desire for positive outcomes to take place during pregnancy, delivery, and after giving birth: Decreased duration of delivery Decreased use of forceps Decreased fluid overload Decreased blood pressure Decreased low back pain Decreased...
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Children under Chiropractic care report greater focus, function, and development! An early example of the connection between Chiropractic, the brain, and mental health took place in 1931. The Kentucky House of Reform presented a study involving a group of 244...