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chiropractic

The Importance of Good Posture

May 11, 2010

It’s a great time to be alive, isn’t it? Science and technology have literally put the world at our fingertips. And, in addition to the unlimited access we all have to information and communication, there are computer games, video games, and round-the-clock TV shows. Unfortunately, the “pros” of most things arrive hand-in-hand with the [...]

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“Re-Inventing” Activity

May 3, 2010

If you’ve been reading my blogs, you know that as a chiropractor I am very concerned about excess weight and obesity when it comes to people’s health in general, and my patients’ health in particular, especially since I observe first hand every day the damaging effects to the musculoskeletal system that take place when a [...]

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A Family That Plays Together…

April 23, 2010

As a chiropractor I am always interested in new studies that emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight and getting regular exercise. In addition to regular chiropractic care, I recommend a nutritious diet and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle whether my patients are children, adults, and seniors. There are enormous health [...]

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Have Fun in the Summer Sun, But Be Smart

April 13, 2010

Summer is the perfect time to get involved in physical activities, especially the ones that you can do outdoors like jogging, softball, and tennis. But, becoming active after the “dormant” days of winter carries requires some forethought. So, here are a few tips for getting in shape before getting physically involved, again, with the great [...]

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Drugs…Just in Case?

March 31, 2010

As a chiropractor who believes in the human body’s ability to heal itself, often with the aid of natural, non-invasive, drug-free chiropractic treatment, I am always dismayed, but never surprised, at some of the pernicious claims and tenacious effrontery of drug companies when it comes to pain killers, in general, and the “treatment” of a [...]

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Losing Weight the Lazy Way?

March 14, 2010

Though it is unclear how most U.S. men and women feel about gastric bypass surgery versus losing weight by adopting a healthy lifestyle, since Americans tend to have the most overweight people, per capita, than any other country, it is safe to say that a new poll conducted in Briton might also apply to attitudes [...]

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Huh? What’s That About Painkillers?

March 6, 2010

As a chiropractor I believe that there are many reasons for people to avoid taking painkillers whenever possible. Most people know that not only can painkillers become quickly addictive, but that they carry risky side effects as well. Though many of us are familiar with many of the negative side effects of painkillers, here’s one [...]

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A Good Diet May Taste Better Than You Think

February 19, 2010

As a chiropractor I believe that a healthy lifestyle not only includes getting chiropractic treatment for acute injury, chronic conditions, and all-around health maintenance, but also includes a nutritious diet, lots of water, and plenty of routine exercise. Up until now, I would not have added ice cream, chocolate, cheese, beef, and pizza to the [...]

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Weight Loss: Could It Take a Village?

February 6, 2010

I read this article on the Integrative Nutrition Blog and thought that it was definitely worth sharing…
Can One City Lose a Million Pounds?
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett hopes so.  He wants to inspire the residents of his city to be healthier and lose weight.  Mayor Cornett’s appeal is in response to his city listed as [...]

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San Diego Chiropractor Explains How Chiropractic Treatment Can Frequently Relieve Vertigo

January 3, 2010

What does the word, “vertigo, ” denote? Vertigo is the term for the dizzy disturbance that a person suffers within a fixed environment. The perception is that the outer world is tilting or perhaps spinning. Vertigo might be quick and short- lived or chronic. But bear in mind, in either case, the precise root of [...]

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