Recently, the American Medical Association proposed a ban on direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs and implantable medical devices. As someone who for years has been advocating drug-free pain relief through chiropractic care, I welcome this stance. I only wish the AMA would have done it sooner! I always encourage my patients to educate themselves on
Read moreLast month, our local online newspaper, MLTnews.com, had a compelling story about the heroin epidemic in Snohomish County. I was struck by one quote in particular from a University of Washington researcher, who was explaining what influences teens to start using opioids — usually oxycodone, and usually obtained from their parents’ medicine cabinet. (Turns out
Read moreNext time you reach into the medicine cabinet seeking relief for a headache, backache or arthritis, be aware of important safety information for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is strengthening an existing warning in prescription drug labels and over-the-counter (OTC) Drug Facts labels to indicate that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can
Read moreSit up straight, Mom always said. And she was right. Good posture not makes a good impression — standing up straight is good for your health.Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture helps us stand, walk, sit, and lie in positions that place the
Read moreIt’s a fact: Pain killers are overused in the U.S., and a major problem is Americans’ long-term use of opioid drugs. This is covered in a report: A Nation in Pain: Focusing on U.S. Opioid Trends for Treatment of Short-Term and Longer-Term Pain. The study reviewed 36 million claims from 6.8 million insured Americans from
Read moreFor decades, osteoarthritis has been considered a part of aging. But not anymore. Recent research points out that older people don’t have to suffer from osteoarthritic pain. And, surprisingly, people much younger than 65 can develop osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, affects more than 20 million Americans and is more common in women
Read moreFrom the American Chiropractic Association’s patient education library, Healthy Living, comes a list of the occupations found to cause the most stress and strains on the muscles of the back: Auto mechanics work in physically awkward positions all day long—bending over cars, sliding under cars, etc. Nursing home workers have to lift elderly people into
Read moreI wanted to share the following article from Dr. Robert Braile, a Georgia chiropractor who produces a regular newsletter for the chiropractic profession. It clearly demonstrates why it’s important for patients to FIRST pursue drug-free solutions to chronic pain before taking opiate painkillers, which can have debilitating side effects. Prescription Painkillers’ Overuse Has Become Silent
Read moreLet’s face it. Some people just don’t have the time or the budget for a gym membership. But here’s an easy way to get — and stay– fit, on your schedule. And all it costs is a good pair of walking shoes. Research shows a sedentary lifestyle has a debilitating effect on our health as
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October is National Chiropractic Health Month, and I’m joining other doctors of chiropractic nationwide in promoting a “conservative care first” approach to health care. That means first trying non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical treatments for pain management and health enhancement before moving on to other options. Why is “conservative care first” more important today than ever in facing
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