This is probably the most important article I have written to date. I know most of you won’t read it because of its length. If you do read it, you ...
CBP, or Chiropractic Biophysics, is an advanced chiropractic technique that restores the alignment of the spine and posture to a normal position for better health. Many chiropractic technique groups claim ...
In fitness and exercise, there are hundreds if not thousands of exercises to chose from to improve your strength and conditioning. Just about every exercise has its benefits. However, there ...
There are many benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy. What are they and how does it help, check out this wonderful infographic. How can you go wrong with a safe, ...
In short, DNS is a treatment, exercise and rehabilitation method that reprograms the brain to restore posture, stability and movement throughout the body. The DNS approach is so groundbreaking and ...
Dr. Ryan Hamm has become the first health care professional in Arlington Heights and the Northwest Chicago area to become a certified practitioner in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS). DNS is ...
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released their Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce for 2018. The dirty dozen contain the highest amount of pesticides and the clean 15 contain ...
Do you want to know why some people’s backs “go out” when bending and lifting something up? They bend and lift with bad form and do not activate their core ...
Many people are looking for more effective, natural alternatives to flu shots. This comes in the wake of their questionable effectiveness and their potentially harmful side effects. Is the flu ...
The diaphragm is a breathing AND a core stabilizing muscle. It must be able to switch roles and be able to perform both roles at the same time. If you ...
Have you ever wondered what it means when a trainer, therapist, or instructor asks you to “brace,” “flex” or “tighten up” your core? More importantly, are you doing it right ...
Right now, as you start reading this article, pay attention to your breathing. Are you breathing more in your abdomen or more in your chest? If you are unsure, place ...
Vitamin D season is now officially over in the midwest. From September to April the sun is so low in the sky that the UVB rays (the ones that make ...
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This is a smoothie I eat everyday for breakfast. It is packed with superfoods that fight cancer and it provides long-lasting energy until lunchtime. It is quick to make and ...
Scapular instability (winging shoulder blade) is a common source of neck, shoulder and rotator cuff pain. It is a rampant problem in people who do pushups, planks, yoga poses or ...
Dr. Ryan Hamm is a chiropractor in Arlington Heights. He briefly discusses his passion for helping people, why people develop musculoskeletal problems, and his approach to helping people live the ...
An American writer and explorer named Dan Buettner published a book in 2008 entitled The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest. This book ...
I answer one of the most common questions I get in my office. ...
On a recent trip to Mexico, I saw this woman running as my wife and I were riding bikes to the beach. From a distance, I could see her “form” ...
Join us for an exciting workshop to learn if you are using your diaphragm muscle correctly to give you the most efficient breathing and core stabilization abilities. The diaphragm muscle ...
In this program, we will help you relearn the fundamental movements you did when you went through the developmental milestones. If you can teach your body to breath, stabilize and ...
Do you have neck or back pain? Or maybe a bad hip, knee or shoulder? If so, you probably have lost some key fundamental movements that are contributing to the ...
If you want a strong heart and body, there are a few supplements you should be taking on a daily basis to help fight the number one killer, heart disease. ...
I have seen chiropractors for 25+ years. Dr. Hamm is by far the most well educated and capable. He has the ability to assess the underlying issues and treat them ...
I love Dr. Hamm and his staff at First Health Associates. Dr. Hamm is the best chiropractor I’ve ever been to. He not only makes sure my back is healthy, ...
Dr. Hamm gave me a very thorough exam/consult. Dr. Hamm found the actual root problems, he isn’t just treating the symptoms. I have improved significantly within the short time I have ...
If you have attended one of our core or breathing workshops in the past, this workshop will be expanding on what we have done previously and will expose you to ...
Jennifer and I have teamed up with Pulsation Yoga for a workshop we will be doing on January 21st from 1:30-3:00pm. The workshop will be on developmental movement. If you ...
In short, my approach is to eliminate the source of pain by reprogramming the brain to restore alignment, stability and movement throughout the body. The purpose is to provide a ...
We provide some of the most advanced and effective treatment approaches for many conditions. Here is a list of conditions we treat. Spine Conditions Neck pain Upper cervical Headaches (tension, ...
I think it is safe to say every patient wants to have their treatment results last as long as possible. Let’s face it, any treatment is only as good as ...
It turns out any amount and type of exercise may slow the aging process. However, a recent study has found mixing up your exercise routine may be the best approach to ...
Backpacks can become a real pain for kids and young adults. They are associated with pain, bad posture, and both of these can be avoided if you follow these simple ...
Magnesium is the second most abundant mineral in the body and is required for more than 300 metabolic reactions. Not getting enough magnesium is associated with a long list of medical ...
If you have pain on the inside or outside of your elbow, especially when gripping or lifting something, you likely have tennis or golfer’s elbow. There are several predisposing causes ...
Did you know the sunshine vitamin gives you the most “bang for your buck” in terms of health benefits and disease prevention? It is known to prevent and fight over ...
If you want to live a long, healthy, quality of life, you must avoid these four “life killers.” 1. Smoking. This one is pretty obvious and doesn’t warrant much discussion. ...
Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal disease (GERD), is a common condition affecting as many as 50 percent of Americans. Many are taking medications for this problem and don’t need it. There ...
You wake up in the morning, get out of bed and start walking and “OUCH,” you feel a sharp pain in the heel of your foot. After walking a bit ...
If your children are not getting enough vitamin D, it could lead to two avoidable diseases in their teenage and adult years. A study has found children low in vitamin ...
Your surroundings are stable until you lie down on your back and everything around you starts “spinning.” You may also “spin” when you turn to one side, look up or ...
Do you or someone you care about have high blood pressure? Are you taking medication to control this problem? There is an ingredient you may be consuming that is raising ...
It is that time of year when people come to us for aches and pains resulting from yard work and gardening. If you follow these tips, it will help you ...
What does an old ankle sprain, knee injury, or episode of back pain have in common? They all change the way you move and often lead to pain in other areas ...
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener found in many types of processed foods, such as candy, baked goods, salad dressings, yogurt, soda and other sugary beverages. There are ...
Here is another reason to keep moving if you want to be healthy and live longer. We already know how harmful being overweight and obese can be. Now, a study ...
Do you have arthritis developing in your joints and not know it? Have you been diagnosed with arthritis and suffer with joint pain and stiffness that interferes with activities you ...
Do you get gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea? Have you ever been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis, colitis, celiac, Crohn’s, or colon cancer? If so, it is a ...
If you eat any food out of a box or package, you may be eating dangerous food additives and not know it unless you are reading the ingredient label. Food ...
What a nuisance a bad hip can be if you can’t stand or walk very far before you have to sit down. This is exactly what was happening to Louise, ...
Exercise is vital for good health and a strong immune system, but researchers recently found exercise sessions lasting too long can weaken your immune system. They followed four groups: 30 ...
A recent study has found that eating a Mediterranean diet may be your key to living longer by keeping you “genetically young.” The diet has been a staple of the ...
If you put your head and neck in a bad posture for too long, you can develop “tech neck.” “Tech neck,” also commonly dubbed “text neck,” is a new condition ...
Have you been wanting to start exercising and have made excuses of being too busy, not having enough time or having a physical limitation such as pain? Exercise is so ...
It is that time of year when many people make their new year’s resolutions and losing weight is one of the most popular. Losing weight is not very complicated. It ...
Breathing has another important function than just a way to get oxygen. It also plays a role of creating strength in your core and back. Right now, as you are ...
Is your brain power and memory excellent or do you think there is “room for improvement?” If you are not taking these supplements or getting these nutrients from your food ...
Many people do not know one of the most important factors for a long, healthy life. Do you? Did you know that the spine and nervous system is the foundation ...
Over 100,000 people are hospitalized and 16,500 die every year from popping these pills for pain. These figures are greater than the number of people dying from cervical cancer, asthma, ...
It turns out mom was right when she told us to sit up straight. There are thousands of studies documenting the importance of good posture and the pain and other ...
In Part 1, we discussed how cancer develops and the foods that feed cancer. Currently, 1 out of every 4 people are getting cancer. Do you want to be “THE ...
Many of you are pursuing cancer and don’t even know it. Cancer is not something that just happens due to a stroke of bad luck. It is very often what ...
This mineral deficiency has become epidemic, with an estimated 80% of Americans being low. The most recent findings have concluded that taking this mineral in supplement form and eating foods ...
Is your computer and body position causing you undue stress and pain? A poor computer workstation causes bad posture which leads to neck and shoulder pain, headaches, back pain, and ...
A review of 343 nutrition studies that compared the antioxidant content, pesticide residues, and heavy metal contamination found this type of food to be superior. In a study published in ...
Nearly HALF of adults are now taking this popular drug to protect against heart disease, yet this drug has actually been shown to weaken the heart. Are you or a ...
Is leg pain slowing you down or preventing you from doing the activities you enjoy? The good news is it doesn’t have to interfere or stop you from doing the ...
There are many things you can do to live a longer, healthier life. Eating nutritious food and maintaining excellent posture are two important factors. The third is imperative if you ...
Did you know 80 percent of your immune system is located in your digestive tract? Probiotics play a huge role in maintaining strong immunity in this area of your body. ...
A new knee or hip can be a life-changing event for many people suffering from the painful effects of arthritis, joint weakness and instability. Although these people are getting new ...
INGREDIENTS 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 3 Tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey 6 Tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips or dark chocolate chopped in small ...
If you or someone you know is taking statins for cholesterol, beta blockers for heart disease, diuretics for heart failure or anticoagulants for stroke, this has been found to be ...
Do you or someone you know have a painful foot that is slowing you down? Foot pain is a sign that your foot is breaking down. The compensations you make ...
INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST: 1 cup unsweetened coconut 1 cup walnuts Dash of sea salt 7 pitted dates INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING: 1 1/2 cups avocado 3/4 cups fresh ...
Here are 11 healthy reasons why you should eat more chocolate. There are many ways chocolate can give you better health, but the type of chocolate you eat is important ...
There is one very important vitamin you and your loved ones should take on a daily basis to prevent these and numerous other diseases. Are you taking it? A recent ...
What do you do when you experience pain? Do you suffer with it, cover it up with pain relievers, or simply try to ignore it? There are many ways to ...
These bars are great to make if you need a healthy snack on-the-go. INGREDIENTS: One and one-third cups pitted, chopped dates Two cups raw pecans A few dashes of sea ...
Calcium is an important nutrient for health, but new research has found older women may develop significant health risks by taking too much calcium. A recent study found women who ...
Would you like to have young, glowing skin and at the same time reduce your risk of dying? If you do, there is a simple dietary strategy to accomplish both ...
INGREDIENTS 1 cup of almonds 1 1/2 cup dates 2 lemons 1 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 teaspoon sea salt DIRECTIONS In your food processor, process one cup of ...
As you progress in age, would you like to avoid the crippling effects of arthritis, chronic searing joint and back pain, sluggish depleting energy and the fear of illness and ...
Pregnancy can be a frustrating time for many women because of the changes that are happening in their body. Back pain, contemplating the use of pain medication, loss of sleep, ...
Fish oil is one of the most important supplements you should be taking on a daily basis because of its “bang for your buck” in terms the many health and ...
INGREDIENTS 2 cups almond flour 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 3 free range eggs 1 3/4 cups almond milk 1 tablespoon raw honey (optional) 1/4 ...
Do you wake up with numb, tingling hands? Do your hands fall asleep while working on the computer? If so, you could have carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) ...
Did you know there are numerous ingredients in the food we buy that are cancer-causing, cholesterol raising, and organ damaging? Here is a list of food ingredients you need to ...
This was an article we found on the web about a three year old who was diagnosed with autism by multiple doctors and was placed on a variety of medications. ...
INGREDIENTS 2 heads of cauliflower 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 tsp of garlic salt 1/2 – 1 cup of nutritional yeast (available at Fruitful Yield and Whole Foods) depending how ...
How would you feel if your child was diagnosed with scoliosis and it had progressed to a point where spinal fusion surgery was required to place metal rods in their ...
One of the biggest misconceptions is that eating fat makes us fat. The fact is, dietary fat does not make us fat. It is sugar that makes us fat. We ...
Since your brain controls all of the functions of your body, doesn’t it make sense to take care of it so it can take care of you? There are several ...
“Enough Is Enough: Stop Wasting Money on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements” was the title of an editorial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine a couple weeks ago. Multivitamins have ...
Receiving a diagnosis of a herniated is a scary feeling for many people. The good news is there is a way to fix them without anti-inflammatory drugs, injections or surgery. ...
Have you said to yourself, “I don’t have time to exercise?” If you do not exercise, you do not feel as good as you could and every day you do ...
If keeping pesticides and GMOs out of your food and out of your body is important to you, buying organic is the way to go. Most conventional fruit and vegetables ...
Numbness can be startling and scary. A sudden or gradual loss of sensation in an arm, hand, leg or foot can make a person feel hopeless because they don’t ...
There are so many diets and food plans to choose from. One popular diet has stood the test of time in terms of extending lifespan and improving brain health along ...
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone density decreases, resulting in brittle bones that are very susceptible to fracture. Approximately 300,000 people a year fracture a hip from falling. As ...
Bunions and hammertoes are abnormal, unsightly, and can even be painful. Are they due to genetics, bad shoes or bad luck? We will discuss these as well as prevention and ...
The oils and fats you consume is an important choice because VERY FEW OF THEM PREVENT DISEASE while MOST ACTUALLY PROMOTE DISEASE. In this article we cover what oils you ...
Did you know health problems such as asthma, indigestion, irritable bowel, frequent colds, male and female organ trouble, etc., can have their cause traced back to the spine? There is ...
Have you noticed the public messages by the Center for Disease Control and pharmacy retailers to “get your flu shot” every year? Is the flu shot worth the risk and ...
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has found people adhering to 4 simple lifestyle behaviors can prevent diabetes, heart attacks, strokes and even cancer! The 4 lifestyle behaviors are: ...
Are you having knee pain walking up or down stairs? Are you having trouble bending your knee to put on your pants or socks? Is knee pain causing you to ...
When you are hungry in between meals, while traveling or exercising and you need to replenish your energy, what do you reach for? A bag of chips? A candy bar? ...
After we posted two articles (Part 1 and Part 2) on cholesterol and statin drugs, we came across a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology ...
CoQ10 is a vital enzyme used by every cell in your body for energy production. Preserving energy mechanisms in the body are important for endurance, vitality and to resist disease. ...
This is an article we came across in the Healthy Ways Newsletter written by Dr. Bruce Fife. It is a well-written and well-referenced article explaining canola oil and why it ...
Back pain is one of the most common health problems people experience and most are confused what type of doctor to visit to best treat their problem. Most back pain ...
If you take a cholesterol lowering drug, reading this article and viewing the movie trailer, “Statin Nation,” is a must! In Part 1, we discussed why we need cholesterol, the ...
If you take a cholesterol lowering drug, reading this article and viewing the movie trailer, “Statin Nation,” is a must! The medical and pharmaceutical industry has lead us all to ...
If you have ever experienced headaches, you know how debilitating they can be. Headaches can affect your ability to concentrate, think and stay focused. This often results in a loss ...
We have reported how consistent exercise has been shown to reduce cancer, heart disease and diabetes risk, improve brain power and keep your disease-susceptible genes “silent.” Now, Germany’s Society of ...
Heart disease and cognitive decline, the unnatural loss of memory and ability to think clearly as we age, are two major health problems in our society. Poor diet and lifestyle ...
You have heard us talk about things you can feed your brain to keep it healthy, including omega-3 fats, vitamin D, magnesium, green tea, red wine and curcumin (tumeric). It ...
Since chiropractic was founded in 1895, millions of people have experienced incredible results after receiving chiropractic adjustments. Adjustments are known to help many health problems, including back and neck pain, ...
#1: “Saturated Fat is Bad For You and Causes Heart Disease” This recommendation arose from an unproven hypothesis from the mid-1950s. The truth is, saturated fats from animal and vegetable ...
If you “sneeze” and “wheeze,” there is usually more to the story than simply encountering pollen, ragweed or dust. Allergies and asthma are a sign that your immune system is ...
We all know regular exercise can improve overall health and help protect us from disease. Many previous studies have shown exercise can reduce the risk of cancer, but a new ...
Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins (technically, it is a hormone) that gives us the biggest “bang for our buck” in terms of health promotion and disease ...
Alzheimer’s disease continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, threatening both the quality of life of those suffering from the disease and the health care system itself, as billions are ...
You have probably heard “A chain is no stronger than it’s weakest link.” The same is true in the human body. If any type of imbalance exists in an athlete, ...
Most sports involve throwing, catching, running, jumping, kicking or swinging a bat, stick, club or racket to hit an object. These movements require the generation and transfer of force (energy) ...
Clothing clings to our skin, the largest organ of the body. Toxic chemicals are used excessively for processing garment fibers and also for manufacturing clothes. When these chemicals come in ...
Dancing is a great way to have fun and receive numerous health benefits at the same time. While some types of exercise are good mental stimulators and others are effective ...
It is common knowledge that fried foods are not good for us. The first reason is most fried foods are cooked in unhealthy oils that create a significant inflammatory response ...
Peak performance is the ultimate goal of athletes and their coaches in sports. Many experts in the field of exercise physiology have devoted their entire career to determine the requirements ...
We are an overmedicated nation. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC, the most commonly used drugs by Americans are asthma medicines for children, ...
If you have followed our blog, you have likely heard us talk numerous times about how important it is to eat anti-inflammatory foods and take the right supplements to reduce ...
If you walk for exercise, your walking pace can have a big impact on your brain and longevity according to several recent studies. If you do not exercise, start walking ...
Heel pain, which is commonly diagnosed as plantar fasciitis, is the most common painful condition of the foot. Most patients and doctors focus on treating the pain and do not ...
There are several reasons why taking fish oil supplements is an important part of a healthy diet. Your brain, joints, muscles, heart, and skin all require the omega-3 fatty acids ...
Regular consumption of junk food and sugar has essentially the same effect on your brain as cocaine. They create the same craving and reward in the brain as addictive drugs and has ...
If you experience pain in your shoulder or upper arm, especially when lifting your arm overhead, you may have a problem with your rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a ...
For many years we have been telling you why soda is so bad for your health. Recently, the research has been pouring in showing the health consequences and the disease ...
If you are not currently taking vitamin D supplements, you are likely running low in this very important vitamin which is making you susceptible to some of the most common ...
Dizziness, also known as vertigo, is a disturbance of equilibrium making you feel off-balance, “woozy,” moving, or spinning. Although there are many types and causes of dizziness, we will discuss ...
A new study conducted by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry has revealed that antidepressant drugs work no better than talk ...
Last month we discussed how your lifestyle habits can determine whether your genes are “expressed” to keep you healthy or whether they trigger you to develop disease. The field of ...
Hip pain is a problem that can affect some of life’s most simple activities such as walking. If the pain is severe, limping can cause compensation and lead to a ...
Last month we reported on a Lancet study that found flu shots do NOT work in 98.5 percent of people who receive the shot. Now, more research is showing flu ...
Consuming the healthy omega-3 fats EPA and DHA are one of many important dietary strategies to reduce nerve cell loss, brain shrinkage and the memory and cognitive impairments associated with ...
Conventional belief has been that genes control their own expression. That is, whether the genes keep the body healthy or whether the genes directly cause certain diseases. In the most ...
Many people have jobs that require them to sit at their desk for at least eight hours a day. After work, many of these same people end up sitting in ...
