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Why Over-Prescription of Antibiotics is a Problem

When you or someone you love is sick, whether from the flu or bronchitis or any number of illnesses, the most pressing thought is towards recovering as fast and as fully as possible. In the battle against the bug, antibiotics have often been the sword with which to vanquish the microscopic beasties. Even those people […]

Chiropractic for Degenerative Disc Disease

Whether they first see the phrase in print or hear it for the first time in a doctor’s office, “degenerative disc disease” is a term that many chronic back pain sufferers will encounter. It’s part of a brand new vocabulary that many patients learn as they try to understand their condition and navigate healthcare choices. […]

Chiropractic for Upper Back Pain

While lower back pain seems to get all the attention, upper back pain is increasingly a problem, especially with more people spending time working at a computer, which often leads to bad posture if the computer is not ergonomically adjusted. Seeing someone hunched over a laptop is a common sight these days. It can also […]

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High heels have been a fashion staple for women for decades. However, the prolonged use of high heels can have negative effects on your back, knees and feet. High heels shift your center of gravity, causing your pelvis to tilt forward and forcing your muscles to work harder. This can lead to muscle tightness and […]

Chiropractic for Whiplash

Whiplash is defined as an injury to the neck, by moving the head forward and then backward in a rapid fashion that places strain on the neck muscles and ligaments. Whiplash is most common when the victim has been rear-ended, or hit from behind by another vehicle but can result from physical abuse (such as […]

C-Reactive Protein 101

With frequent news coverage of late, C-Reactive protein is a term that has been bandied about in the media – but what is it exactly? Produced in the liver, C-Reactive protein, or CRP, is a protein that is released into the bloodstream as a response to inflammation in the body. High levels of CRP are […]

Chiropractic for Runners

As more and more people in the US take up recreational running, injuries associated with running have also increased. Shin splints, patellofermoral pain syndromes, Achilles tendinitis, flat feet, compartmental syndromes and stress fractures are common injuries that result from cumulative stress reactions to soft tissues and bones. The musculoskeletal system may absorb up to 250-300% […]

How to Properly Fit Your Bicycle Helmet

You can get your bicycle helmet in different sizes, just like a hat. Once you’ve got the proper size, there are a few steps to take to ensure it fits your head correctly for the safest ride. 1. Measure your head to get an idea of the appropriate size, and ask the specialist at the […]

Benefits of Vitamin A

You may have heard from your grandma that eating carrots can improve you vision. That may not be exactly true, but carrots do contain something called provitamin A carotenoids. These are pigments in some plants that can be converted by the body into vitamin A, and vitamin A is important to your vision. Vitamin A […]

What is Normal Blood Pressure

Your blood pressure can change on a regular basis, depending on what you are doing, your diet, temperature, overall health, level of stress and the medications you may be taking. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common problem these days, though hypotension (low blood pressure) can sometimes cause problems too. So just what is considered […]