Lemons from Our Lemon Tree Happy New Year, people! In today’s blog post, we are offering a simple 3 step plan for starting out the New Year by taking 3 steps towards a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of this program is to help support your body in reducing inflammation, to support blood sugar balance and [...]
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Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Naturally, Part I
September 5, 2011 – 7:36 pm
When famous tennis star, Venus Williams, was recently diagnosed with Sjogren syndrome, light was cast on a group of disorders that are all autoimmune based. One of the most common of this group is rheumatoid arthirtis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It can [...]
What is Best, Heat or Ice?
July 21, 2010 – 3:41 pm
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 [...]
Effects of Long-Term Pain Medication Use
July 14, 2010 – 3:04 pm
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 [...]
How to Prevent Osteoarthritis
June 30, 2010 – 11:35 am
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 [...]
Yoga for Chronic Pain Relief
June 23, 2010 – 4:17 pm
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 [...]
What is the Best Way to Sleep?
June 18, 2010 – 12:46 pm
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 [...]
Using Chiropractic as a Tool to Prevent Injuries
May 5, 2010 – 12:54 pm
Many of us make a call to the chiropractor when we wake up with nagging neck pain from sleeping awkwardly or a sore low back after helping a friend move over the weekend. But, chiropractic is not only a necessary treatment following an acute injury, it is also important in preventing injuries to the spine [...]