When you were a child did you have a family doctor who you went to for everything from a runny nose to a broken arm? He or she was probably a trusting soul who made you feel like everything was going to be all right regardless of how bad you felt. You probably had total […]
Do yourself and your baby a favor. Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy is not only safe, it is essential. A motherʼs systems and organs are now providing for two and their optimal function is critical for the babyʼs healthy development. Specific chiropractic care throughout pregnancy works by enhancing nerve system function, thereby providing greater health potential […]
Chiropractic care directly addresses nerve system functioning and improves the mechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Very often the result of such global improved functioning is a reduction in a person’s chronic pain. Chronic pain relief is frequently of great benefit to those experiencing clinical depression. The improved and enhanced nerve function provided by chiropractic care […]
Almost every day I receive phone calls from frustrated mothers who want me to check their children. Allergies. Asthma. Wheezing. Bronchitis. Ear infections. Steroid inhalers. Emergency room visits. Nothing works. I am pleased that there is an appreciation for and curiosity about chiropractic and children. It’s obvious parents are now open more than ever to […]
This statement confuses some people who believe that chiropractic is a back pain profession. In reality chiropractic deals with correcting subluxations. Subluxations are areas of interference to the nervous system caused by pressure or irritation from spinal bones. Chiropractors correct subluxations. One of the most common causes of a subluxation in an infant is the […]
Everyone is searching for the fountain of youth these days. Whether it’s collagen injections, colostrum pills or Viagra, the search for the secret to youthful looks and an active life appears to be a lifelong one for baby boomers. Certainly some of these powerful potions, pills and lotions are effective in reducing the outward appearance […]
How early should children be adjusted? Is it safe? Aren’t their bones still soft? Why do they need adjustments? What if they cry? How can we afford it? All of these questions and more go through the minds of parents who are considering chiropractic care for their kids. Some parents are hesitant about getting their […]
Believe it or not, most health decisions today are based on fear. By this, I mean that the choices that people make about their health on a day-to-day basis are not because they want to enhance their individual health, but are rather out of fear of succumbing to some sort of sickness or disease. It […]
For kids around the country it’s back-to-school time. But for many of them, it’s also the return of headache season. Doctors say frequent headaches and migraines are among the most common childhood health complaints, yet the problem gets surprisingly little attention from the medical community. Many pediatricians and parents view migraines as an adult condition. […]
From the New York Times, 10/8/08By CAMILLE SWEENEY With economic pressures affecting millions of Americans, dentists may have noticed a drop in patients opting for a brighter smile, but they are seeing another phenomenon: a rise in the number of teeth grinders. “I’m seeing a lot more people that are anxious, stressed out and very […]
