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How Might Breath Analysis Change the Future of Diagnostic Tests?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Imagine having diagnostic tests taken that were painless, fast, less expensive than a blood test, and could easily be performed multiple times, even while exercising or sleeping. Scientists have been developing devices that can do just that by measuring certain components in the breath. Although it may seem more like something in a scene from Star Trek, the possibility of…

What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

One of the ways to treat people for morbid obesity is by performing gastric bypass surgery. Those with an excessive amount of fatty tissue are at far greater risk of a host of problems such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, asthma, osteoarthritis and chronic back pain. Gastric bypass surgery significantly reduces the volume of the stomach, which in…

Keys to Safer Painting—Products and Practices

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Nothing cheers up a room like a new coat of paint, but it is important to keep in mind that paint can release harmful chemicals into the air you and your family breathe. Many of these chemicals have been shown to have detrimental effects on health. Luckily, we have come a long way since the days of lead-based paints, and…

The Benefits of Calcium

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Just about everyone has heard about the importance of calcium in maintaining strong bones and teeth. In fact, 99 percent of the calcium in our body is stored in our bones. However, the remaining one percent that is located in our blood and cells is just as important. It is necessary to maintain many of the body’s vital functions, and…

Dehydration Nation? How Much Water Do We Really Need?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Americans drink over 9 billion gallons of bottled water each year, up from 5 billion in 2001. However, most Americans still believe that they go through life chronically dehydrated. At least, that is what we have been led to believe by certain experts and bottled water companies who have suggested that everyone drink eight glasses of water a day for…

Is it True that Heavy Weight Training Makes You Less Flexible?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

One of the most common myths about heavy weight training is that it will make you less flexible. Many of us have an image in our mind of a typical bulked up bodybuilder who can barely manage to turn his head to the left or right. However, if weight training is performed correctly, incorporating a full range of motion, heavy…

What Are Nutraceuticals?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Many people are becoming disillusioned with a 21st century pharmaceutical industry that promotes taking a different drug for every ailment from anxiety to zits. Others question the drug approval process used by the FDA and are bothered by the fact that safety studies are performed by the pharmaceutical companies themselves. They point out that the long-term effects of new medications…

Spring Cleaning Health Tips

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Spring is just around the corner, and it’s a perfect time to open up the windows in your house, let in some fresh air and give the whole place a good scrub. But you should also be aware of some of the possible health hazards involved in getting your place spic and span. You don’t want to be breathing harmful…

Why Some Foods Just Make Us Feel Better

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

There is a reason why you reach for the chocolate when you are feeling depressed. Scientists have been studying the connection between food and mood for a number of years, and they have found that the foods we eat have a definite influence on the state of our mood. After all, foods are essentially chemicals when broken down by the…

Look Who Else Uses Chiropractic: Olympic Athletes

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Chiropractic care has become such an indispensable tool for athletes to keep performing at their best and to reduce the time that it takes to heal from injuries that 28 Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) were employed in the Olympic polyclinic during the 2012 Olympic Games in London. This was in addition to 27 other team DCs who traveled with their…

Anatomy of the “Core” Muscles

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

The “core muscles,” which are the muscles responsible for giving us strength and stability when bending or twisting, can essentially be broken down into seven different sets: the rectus abdominis, the external obliques, the internal obliques, the transversus abdominis, the multifidus, the quadratus lumborum and the lumbar erector spinae. Each of these sets of muscles performs a different function, as…

Overview of Mineral Nutrients

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

No one should underestimate the importance of getting adequate minerals in our daily diet. Composed of metals and other inorganic compounds, minerals are just as important as vitamins when it comes to the proper functioning of the human body’s systems. And since the body cannot produce its own minerals, we must get them from the food we eat. While many…