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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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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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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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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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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Almost 35 percent of all pediatric visits are for ear problems - about 10 million cases per year involving ear infections (otitis media). Otitis media is caused either by a bacteria or a virus, and often follows a cold or is caused by the cold. Many children have ear infections …
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Sufferers from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) have often been at a loss for effective treatment of this frustrating condition. After all, RLS sufferers experience difficulty accomplishing ordinary activities, such as sitting still at work, and in car and airplane travel, as they feel that they must continually move their legs. …
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A concussion is an injury to the brain that may be caused by a blow, bump, or jolt to the head. Concussions may also happen after a fall or hit that jars the brain. A blow elsewhere on the body can cause a concussion, even if an athlete does not …
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When people think "chiropractic," they often think of back and neck problems. But chiropractic has many applications beyond these typical uses, and it can improve quality of life for a broad range of health conditions. One such condition is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Chiropractic can be a beneficial treatment for …
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Although nerve damage can be tricky to treat, some forms of the condition are easier to treat than others. Peripheral neuropathy caused by diseases such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, AIDS and cancer are the most difficult. However, a significant percentage of cases are due to more easily treatable causes such …
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Chiropractic care is a very common alternative or complementary treatment for fibromyalgia pain. People use it to treat pain of pressure points, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, and pain from musculoskeletal injuries. Chiropractic treatment is effective for treating fibromyalgia because it may reduce pain levels, and increase cervical …
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The next time you watch the weather forecast, notice the barometric pressure, measured in inches. Typically, when a low pressure front is coming (and they do, all the time), it signals not only a change in the weather but a drop in the barometric pressure, which is pressure against the …
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Here's a sobering statistic. In 2011, nearly 14,000 children ages 5 to 18 were hospitalized for backpack-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And that's not counting college students.
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Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), commonly known as "cold" laser, has been used worldwide for over 40 years to relieve pain, remove scars, heal wounds, regenerate nerves and solve addictions. On January 17th, 2002, the first U.S. LLLT company, Erchonia, received FDA clearance through clinical trial. The study took 100 …
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The nervous system houses your hidden inner power source. Think about it. Your brain isn't programmed to make you sick or diseased - ever. Each human brain and nervous system is totally 100 percent programmed for optimal health and wellness, and will manifest this every time unless interfered with somewhere …
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Athletes have been benefiting from chiropractic care for many years; however, it has only recently been receiving attention from the media. Athletes of all types, from the weekend warrior to the world-class athlete, utilize chiropractic because it is a drug-free way to better health and performance.
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I routinely have patients come into our office complaining of neck and shoulder pain. When I go out to the waiting room to get them for a treatment, what are most of them doing? Texting. I actually had one teenager text 24,000 texts in one month. What do you think …
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More than 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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Most aging adults will experience back pain or a spinal disorder at some time in their life. In fact, about 25.8 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to primary back problems. Treatment focuses on pain relief and is available in both non-surgical (medication or physical therapy) and surgical …
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Long-term abnormal neck posture leads to muscle strain, disc herniations, arthritis, pinched nerves and instability. Poor health can result from stretching of the spinal cord. A major part of head, neck, jaw and shoulder pain including fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and chronic fatigue syndromes is due to …
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Disc desiccation refers to the loss of fluid in the intervertebral discs of the spine. The result is wear and tear of the discs as well as the vertebrae that manifests as acute pain in the back.
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For many years, patients have been told they have degenerative disk disease and that there is nothing they can do about it because it is a disease. Degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease at all; it is a consequence of putting too much pressure on a certain disc …
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