Natural Remedies For Acid Reflux
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 are ways to stop heartburn, the symptom of acid reflux, and natural remedies to minimize the problem. Reasons Why Acid Reflux Occurs Eating inflammatory foods is one of the top triggers. Sugar, grains (bread, pasta, baked goods), bad oils, fried and processed foods all create an inflammatory response in the stomach that can trigger heartburn.…
Sugar Found to Raise Your Blood Pressure More Than Salt
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 your blood pressure and you may not even be aware of it. Here is what recent studies have found: The cause of hypertension (high blood pressure) may be more due to the high consumption of added sugars, particularly fructose, and less to due to with sodium. Consuming a high-fructose diet caused an increase in…
How To Preserve Your Joints For a Lifetime: 4 Steps to Prevent Arthritis
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 enjoy doing? If so, there are four steps you can take to prevent it or slow the progression of arthritis if you already have it. Arthritis is a degenerative joint condition that involves thinning of cartilage, narrowing of joint spaces, stiffness, loss of flexibility and pain. Arthritis is not an inevitable part of aging as…
What Orthopedic Surgeons Do Not Fix When They Perform Hip and Knee Replacements
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 joints, there are several issues that the orthopedic surgeon does not address that led up to the joints wearing out in the first place. In fact, many of these issues are still present after the surgery and can lead to further problems down the road. There are several reasons why hips and knees wear out…
6 Steps to Having a Youthful, Energetic and Healthy Lifestyle For The Rest of Your Life
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 disease? Would you rather have youthful energy, healthy and strong joints, the confidence to live without the fear of disease and participate at any activity level you desire? If you want a life like this for the rest of your life, there are 6 steps you need to take to achieve these goals: Restore…
How Chiropractic Can Save a Pregnancy
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, difficult labor, and long labor times during delivery are some of the biggest challenges during pregnancy. So how does chiropractic help ease the stress of pregnancy? Pregnant women who receive chiropractic care generally take very little or no pain medication during the course of pregnancy. This is important because they are avoiding the…
Three-year Old Autistic Girl’s Life Changed by Chiropractic
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. The child’s parents took her to a local chiropractor. She was experiencing a number of horrible symptoms including common autism behavioral problems, unrelenting headaches, acid reflux, vomiting, sleeplessness and seizures. The chiropractor found spinal subluxations and they were corrected with chiropractic adjustments. As a result, the young girl experienced a complete resolution of her headaches,…
Why You Need To Have Your Child Screened For Scoliosis
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 spine to keep it from getting worse? This unfortunate circumstance happens everyday. Less children will require surgery and have the opportunity to develop a healthy spine and posture if better screening is performed and appropriate chiropractic treatment is used to stop the development and progression of this disease. Early childhood traumas can set the stage…
Who Else Wants to Live a Life Free of Headaches?
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 of productivity at home, school or work. There are many reasons why people suffer from recurring headaches. In this article, we will talk about the most common trigger of headaches and how chiropractic treatment resolves most headaches. Most people treat their recurring headaches with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and other types of pain relievers. Although…
Why Adjustments Work So Well
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, herniated discs, arthritis, and even extremity problems. There are several reasons why adjustments work so well. Adjustments realign bones, joints and posture. Misalignments are a common result of trauma and bad posture. Sports injuries, falls, slouching at a computer and working in awkward positions are just a few examples. When joint alignment is…