Dr. C's Blog

I read an interview with a nutritionist in the New York Times recently.  Since many Balance Atlanta patients and friends are very active and make exercise an important part of their lives, I thought I would share this helpful information with you. Now that I have decided I am a runner  (OK – so I […]

To Treat An Injury: Ice or Heat? Posted April 12, 2009 You’re at the park on a glorious Saturday morning playing a friendly game of basketball with your fellow weekend warriors. You jump for a rebound and land awkwardly, twisting your knee, and drop to the ground in pain. Moments later, you’ve been helped off […]

As successful as chiropractic has become, there are a lot of myths circulating among the general public. Times have definitely changed for the better, but the fact is that many people still do not understand what chiropractors do. Let’s talk about a few of the more common myths about chiropractic. Myth #1 – Chiropractors are […]

Huge numbers of people develop foot pain in their 60s, but it can start as early as the 20s and 30s. Excessive weight, diabetes and circulation problems can contribute to foot pain. Proper footwear and regular exercise can play a crucial role in preventing foot problems. The average person walks the equivalent of three times […]

Auriculotherapy was developed by Dr. Paul Nogier, a neurologist, in the 1950’s. He became interested in the study when several of his sciatic patients related how they had been helped by a middle eastern woman. They reported that their suffering ended after she put a hot needle into their ears. Nogier began his quest to […]

Dancer’s Fracture “I landed badly from a jump and now it hurts to walk.” This is the most common acute fracture seen in dancers. This fracture occurs along the 5th metatarsal, the long bone on the outside of the foot. The typical method of injury is landing from a jump on an inverted (turned-in) foot. […]

•Improve the chance of a vaginal delivery for infants in the breech position using the Webster Technique to correct the mother’s pelvic and spinal alignment, thereby decreasing intrauterine constraint. •Decrease stress to the infant’s spine, skull and central nerve system during delivery. •Address potential spinal and cranial misalignments resulting from c-section, forceps, vacuum, prolonged, or […]

Youth hockey does not look so different than adult hockey, besides the obvious differences in stature among the players. The essential elements of the game are there: The skates’ clatter on the ice; the smoothly sliding puck; and, oh yes, that tousling and hitting they call body checking. The question: Are 11 and 12-year-olds – […]

New Guidelines for Third Party Reimbursement for Biofeedback Ronald Rosenthal, PhD In an ideal world, we would be able to generate a long list of insurance companies and managed care organizations that have consistently paid for biofeedback services.However, the world we live in is far from ideal and insurance reimbursement for biofeedback continues to be […]

Mind Body Soul in Balance Program If you are ready for a one-on-one collaboration with Dr. Caroline to create a specific plan of action moving you from the current state of health to optimal achievement, peak performance training is offered to select clients. Having studied with masters from around the world for over 25-years, Dr. […]

Theresa has been a wellness patient since 1998. In her early 60’s, she has always been the epitome of health: exercise, good nutrition, loving family, positive attitude. Last year, she had a stroke. Apparently, a microscopic blood vessel in her brain had been defective since birth. Otherwise, there was no explanation for the stroke. Three […]