Your spinal bones work something like electrical breakers in a breaker box. At each vertebral level, there are a pair of nerves coming branching off the spinal cord, which exit from the protection of the vertebral column and travel to the rest of your body – yes, your entire body. Each spinal nerve supplies a […]
Isn’t it true that most people go to the doctor only when they are sick? Consider this: How many of the people you know have cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic pain, chronic stress or are obese? How many of those people take medications on a regular basis? Now, have you ever really thought to yourself, […]
1. Dance: If you don’t like to run, then walk. If you don’t like to walk, then skip. If you can’t get into yoga, or Pilates just isn’t your style, then dance! It’s a fun hobby and a great way to get exercise and burn extra calories…just ask Emmitt Smith! Since dance is a weight bearing […]
The New Year is just a couple of days away. Many people stop and pause about this time of year to reflect on their year and set new goals and resolutions for the year to come. But, when it comes to your health, what are your goals? After meeting with and taking a health history […]
From time to time, I will ask our practice members, “What if the sensation of pain did not exist?” If you have back pain or headaches or know someone who does, making the pain go away is a major goal. But what is the purpose of pain? It turns out that there are some very […]
Do the holidays stress you out? Over the years, surveys and hospital statistics have shown that Americans feel the greatest amount of stress during the holiday season. This stress can affect your health resulting in headaches, colds, sinus infections or even heart attacks. For some, the holidays can be lonely or frustrating because of feelings […]
Chronic degenerative diseases are non-communicable illnesses that are prolonged in duration, do not resolve spontaneously, tend to worsen over time if not addressed and are rarely cured completely when addressed in later stages. Examples of chronic diseases include heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease and even some autoimmune disorders. […]