“Muscle fiber pain,” as translated into English from the Latin word fibromyalgia, is a common diagnosis in today’s world. People often diagnosed as fibromyalgia sufferers experience the effects of chronic fatigue as well. These two conditions tend to create a vicious cycle whereas fibromyalgia could lead to chronic fatigue which can lead to fibromyalgia, etc. Similar to what came first:…
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Chiropractic & Migraines
There are a number of thoughts as to what causes a migraine headache, but no one knows definitively. It is believed to be caused by reactions in the central nervous system that lead to various effects in the body; among them inflammation of the blood vessels and nerves in the head. But for now, let’s begin with the characteristics of…
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*HILARIOUS* DIY Migraine
Definitely don’t try this at home. Or at anyone else’s home. Or anywhere in general. Ever.
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The Birth Without Fear Book by January Harshe!
In her first book, Birth Without Fear: The Judgement-Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum (Hachette Books; March 5, 2019), January Harshe, mom of six and founder of the Birth Without Fear website, delivers an inclusive, non-judgmental, and empowering guide to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum life. Each chapter provides you with the all the necessary information,…
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Pregnancy, Labor, & Chiropractic
This is one of my patients in labor at my Texas office a few years back. When we met her at the office she was exhausted, feeling defeated, and in tears from the pain. Her contractions were 8-10 minutes apart and they were lasting upwards of 2-3 minutes at a time. After a chiropractic adjustment, the duration of her contractions…
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Who Should Be Under Chiropractic Care?
There are a lot of misconceptions about which demographic of people chiropractic is specifically for. Most people think it’s only a treatment for low back pain. Read on to learn how chiropractic is so much more than just a treatment for low back pain. Is chiropractic safe for children? Absolutely. All six of Dr. Harshe’s children have received chiropractic adjustments…
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The Science, Art, & Philosophy of Chiropractic
Chiropractic is the science, art, and philosophy of detecting and correcting misalignments in the spine in order to restore normal, healthy communication between the brain and the body. The information on this page would be considered the science of chiropractic. as would the information Dr. Harshe gathers during your new patient spinal analysis. The technique used in the chiropractic adjustment would…
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What is Upper Cervical Chiropractic?
Upper cervical chiropractic specifically focuses on the top two vertebrae in the neck, the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2), and the positioning of these two bones in relationship to the overall structure and function of the body. The C1 is the most freely moveable bone in the spine and has a tendency to misalign very easily. This misalignment of…
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3 Phrases Doctors Should Never Say
I have never been a fan of others telling me what I can’t do. I strongly believe we all have the capability to do amazing things in our lives. However, we health care providers can sometimes lose track of the importance of our words and advice to patients. I will address a couple common phrases patients tell me their medical…
