You may have read or heard about health care professionals, including chiropractors, who make mask-wearing optional. I want to reassure you that we are 100% compliant with all state health directives aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. All those entering the clinic are required to wear masks and observe social distancing. Handwashing is also
Read moreOne thing that sometimes gets missed when talking about everyday germs and viruses is to ensure your immune system is working well. Research studies published in several peer-reviewed journals have demonstrated that chiropractic adjustments (spinal manipulation) affect a specific element of the immune system called the respiratory burst rate. This is known to create stronger
Read moreIf you are pregnant and would like to avoid a cesarean section, seeing a chiropractor before and up to your delivery can improve your chances of having a problem-free natural delivery, according to a study out of Australia. In the U.S. alone, the c-section rate is at least 25 percent and rising, and the post-pregnancy
Read moreFrom biking and hiking to walking and jogging, today’s parents are keeping fit and bonding with their babies in the process. With an array of products unheard of a generation ago – like baby carriers, joggers and trailers – even the tiniest among us are enjoying the great outdoors. But while these items can make
Read moreSleep deprivation has a significant negative impact on our health. When we consistently don’t get a good night’s sleep, our performance and safety is compromised. Getting as little as one and a half hours less sleep than needed can reduce alertness during the day as much as 32 percent. Loss of sleep affects cognitive functioning leading to
Read moreDid you know that there are 70,000 Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) in the United States who are required to pass a series of four national board exams and be state licensed. Roughly another 3,000 DCs work in academic and management roles. Here are other important facts about the chiropractic profession: There are approximately 10,000 chiropractic
Read moreChiropractic is known as a “drugless profession,” one that promotes the body’s innate ability to heal itself. But I recently came across publicity regarding a “wonder drug” that even I can get behind. According to Dr. Bob Sallis, a medical doctor who practices in California, this drug has been proven to help treat or prevent
Read moreFebruary is the time when many organizations promote heart health, and so I thought I’d jump on the bandwagon with information on how chiropractic care can help in preventing or treating heart disease. Here’s an article from Dr. Jack Wolfson, a cardiologist in Phoenix, Ariz.: Cardiovascular disease is the number-one cause of death of people
Read moreA growing list of research studies and reviews demonstrate that the services provided by chiropractors are clinically effective, safe and cost effective. Following are excerpts and summaries from a few of those studies. The evidence supports the natural, whole-body, non-drug approach of chiropractic for a variety of conditions. Featured Research: Patients who saw a chiropractor as
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
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