The following was a comment I left in response to someone asking for recommendations in dealing with chronic pain without the use of painkillers. Things you can do to curb the pain…. Definitely CBD. Charlotte’s Web is one of the most reputable brands, but there are probably others that someone might know of on this thread. Chronic pain is one…
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Health & Vitality Whether They Like It Or Not!
I grew up a very sick kid. Chronic bronchitis, asthma, and horrid allergies to name a few. My mom constantly fed me this asthma medication, and that allergy shot and flu shot, and this steroid, and that inhaler or breathing treatment, and this Robitussin MD and Dimetapp, and the list literally goes on and on and on… It wasn’t until…
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“Walking is a Man’s Best Medicine.” – Hippocrates
The healthy benefits of walking are the following: -increased cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lungs) fitness. -reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. -improvement of conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint and muscle pain or stiffness, and diabetes. -stronger bones. -improved balance. -increased muscle strength and endurance. -lowers body fat. How do you incorporate walking into your…
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The 33 Principles of Chiropractic
In 1927, Ralph W. Stephenson, DC published the Chiropractic Textbook, in which he laid out the 33 principles of chiropractic philosophy. They are as follows: 1. The Major Premise – A Universal Intelligence is in all matter and continually gives to it all its properties and actions, thus maintaining it in existence. 2. The Chiropractic Meaning of Life – The…
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Do You Sleep On Your Stomach?
If you do, chances are you wake up in the morning with a stiff and/or painful neck. Think about it this way… Sit in a chair and turn your head to the left or the right. Now, stay in that seated position with your head turned left or right for 5-8 hours without moving. You will probably agree that this…
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Treatment Must Go Beyond Lessening Pain, and Find the Root
We have all experienced an achy shoulder at some point in our life. Or numbness and tingling down the arm. If you are active, you might have experienced tendinitis in your elbow. If you sit in front of a computer at work all day everyday, you might be struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome. In early stage pain syndromes, extra strength…
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5 Tips to Reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is no fun. It is thought to be caused by eccentric (lengthening) exercise, which causes small-scale damage (microtrauma) to the muscle fibers. Some things you can do that may reduce DOMS are: 1.) Make sure you are eating enough. Diet culture might have you thinking you need to restrict your calories. But if you’re really…
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Ignore the Fitness Industry and Diet Culture
Whenever someone talks to me about needing to get back in shape, or simply get into shape for the first time, I give them very simple advice: Do something you enjoy for just 20 minutes at a time, 3 times a week. That’s it. It could be #walking, #swimming, #yoga, #pilates, #strength training, #crossfit, #dancing, #drumming, playing #tag with the…
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Read “Treatment must go beyond lessening pain, and find the root” at the Maricopa Monitor
I wrote an article for this week’s edition of the Maricopa Monitor, entitled “Treatment must go beyond lessening pain, and find the root.” Enjoy!
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The Truth About the Chiropractic Adjustment
We chiropractors are used to misconceptions. Like the following: “Yeah, but won’t I always need an adjustment after I get adjusted once?” My answer to this misconception? Not only yes, but you will want to! Think about it. If you want to learn how to play the piano, you don’t practice one time and play elaborate concertos the next day.…
