Monday, December 15, 2025

ARTICLES BY DR. WAYNE FITCHER/NATURAL SPINE SOLUTIONS

Allergies

Many people suffer a stuffy nose, coughing, and sneezing when the seasons change. Does this automatically mean you have allergies? The answer is no.
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'Shut off' valve to chronic inflammation

Poor gastrointestinal function and chronic inflammation are two areas of research found to contribute to some health disorders, including chronic joint pain, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and obesity.
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Have you set your health goal for the year?

Why not? Do you want to feel better? Have more energy? For many of us, our question is how?
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How to spend less, but be healthier

With the cost of health care sky rocketing, we are always looking for ways to save anywhere we can. One way we can save money is on our health in 2015. The following data was the result of a seven-year study performed by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Chicago. The study …
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True gift of health?

At Natural Spine Solutions, we strive to change the way we view health. By definition health is a state of physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of pain and disease. Are you and your family ready to embrace true health?
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Natural way to treat autoimmune disorders

Throughout history, people have used glandular nutritional therapy as a natural supplement. Usually they didn't know it was glandular therapy, but they knew that ingesting organs and glands from animals or fish was good for the health and for preventing or treating specific ailments. They ate the liver, kidneys, heart, …
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Is your vitamin doing you harm?

Here are some facts that you won't find advertised on most of the vitamin supplements at your local vitamin store:
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Holiday stress management: The biggest causes of stress and anxiety

The holidays can be a joyous and wonderful time, but there's no denying that holiday stress can sometimes creep up on even the most calm and organized among us. Holiday parties, family get-togethers, and other holiday activities can all be fun, but the added demands on our time and attention …
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Spinal decompression therapy vs. traction

The key difference between regular traction and spinal decompression therapy is the computer. It controls the variations in the traction pull, allowing for spinal decompression that eliminates muscle guarding that is typical in conventional traction devices. The preprogrammed patterns for ramping up and down the amount of axial distraction allows …
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Energy drinks: Are they worth the risk?

The same pick-me-up that powers you through a boring afternoon meeting or late-night deadline could be silently setting your body up for some serious health problems. A 2013 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration outlines a drastic climb in energy-drink-related emergency room visits. With cans lining …
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Detox your way to health

It is vital that we provide our body some respite and much needed rest, which is where the importance of detox lies. The detoxification process works by shifting the focus from metabolizing unhealthy foods towards cellular regeneration and internal cleansing of the body.
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Dehydration and its effects on your health

Dehydration occurs when your body does not have enough fluids to perform its normal functions. Your body loses more water and other fluids than it takes in, leading to a potentially serious medical condition. Excessive sweating, the use of diuretics, excessive alcohol use, serious diarrhea, fever and vomiting can cause …
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An optimal spine equals optimal health

The nervous system houses your hidden inner power source.
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Headaches... they're not all in your head

Over 45 million people suffer from headaches, and take numerous over the counter or prescriptive medications for temporary relief. Many of these headaches are not due to problems within the head, but rather involve issues with the cervical spine and the surrounding muscles.
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Boosting your immune system naturally

The nervous system and immune system are hardwired and work together to create optimal responses for the body to adapt and heal appropriately. Neural dysfunctions due to spinal misalignments are stressful to the body and cause abnormal changes that lead to a poorly coordinated immune response. Chiropractic adjustments have been …
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