August 13, 2010 – 3:18 pm
With the recent upswing of debates on topics like vaccines, antibiotics, influenza shots, and overall pediatric health, more and more parents have turned to alternative medicine for their children. Chiropractic remains one of the safest and effective forms of treatment for children and adults. Chiropractic promotes healthy nervous and immune system function which results in [...]
For many island populations, coconuts are a diet staple and often serve as the major source of food and nutrition. Nearly a third of the world’s population depends on the coconut to some degree as a food source. So, it should be no secret that this tropical fruit (yes, coconut is a fruit), supplies your [...]
Fish oils, which are also known as omega-3 fatty acids (Omega-3s) are one of the few supplements recommended by both Eastern and Western medicine philosophies. Fish oil can be found in healthy foods or can be supplemented in capsular form. Taking daily doses of fish oil promotes dozens of benefits to prevent disease, speed healing/recovery, [...]
There seems to be a lot of confusion about which therapy to use following an injury… heat or ice? Most people know to use ice immediately following a sports injury, but when is it appropriate to use heat? Heat is arguably much more comfortable than a frosty cold pack, but there are advantages to both [...]
Every day millions of people turn to the medicine cabinet for over-the-counter and prescription pain medications for pain symptoms. This may seem like an easy fix, and if the FDA approves these medications, they must be safe, right? Not so fast. These medications, even when taken properly, can cause side effects that may compromise your [...]
Osteoarthritis, which is also referred to as arthritis, is the most common form of joint disorder. This disorder often leads to severe joint damage requiring many individuals to suffer from pain and can require such procedures as knee/hip replacements over time. It affects the joints in the body, including the spine, hips, knees, feet and [...]
It wasn’t long ago that going to the doctor for back pain resulted in a prescription for anti-inflammatory medication and a few days of bed rest. Today, with the popularity of complimentary forms of treatment, those suffering from chronic musculoskeletal conditions reach out to find more active forms of recovery. It has now become mainstream [...]
We spend roughly 1/3 of our lives sleeping. So, this is a popular question at the chiropractor’s office. Many people are in search of the ideal position to sleep that will provide the most comfort and provide the least amount of stress on the body. Sleeping on your back is the best position to sleep [...]
Earlier we spoke about certain foods to eliminate from your diet that were inflammatory and were responsible for exacerbating pain conditions. Now we will discuss certain foods that can decrease inflammation stores in the body and serve as natural super foods. Below are 5 of the most efficient natural anti-inflammatory foods that should be added [...]
It is no secret that regular exercise is good for your overall health. But, did you know that in addition to numerous other health benefits, physical activity can also help relieve chronic low back pain? So, if you have tried countless other remedies to no avail, maybe your answer is lying in the dusty sneakers [...]
