July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. It’s hard to fathom that young children live with a disease commonly associated with elderly people. But, according to the Arthritis Foundation, roughly 300,000 children in the United States suffer from arthritis, making it one of the most common childhood diseases in this country.Causes of Juvenile ArthritisTypically, the term arthritis refers to inflammation of...[ read more ]
More and more people are turning to alternative health practices to ensure their health and well-being are optimized. In the last decade, chiropractic care has been legitimized by Western medicine, giving countless people the green light to give adjustments a try.Well here is something you may not know about chiropractic care: it’s not only beneficial to adults, but it can...[ read more ]
When most people think of chiropractors, they think of people who help those with back pain. And while much focus is given to spinal adjustments and relief from back pain, the truth is chiropractors are primary-care professionals who take a holistic approach to health. This means they evaluate and treat the whole body to bring about balance, harmony, and well-being.Though...[ read more ]
Admit it, when someone mentions the word chiropractor, you automatically think of neck and back pain, right? Well, while chiropractic care is an excellent option to help people with their neck and back pain, it offers other numerous health benefits, including boosting your immune system.How Does Chiropractic Care Support Your Immune System?Since the very beginning of the practice, chiropractic has...[ read more ]
If you live with the pain and stiffness of arthritis, you know firsthand that the disease can negatively impact your quality of life. You may try to get through the day with the help of over-the-counter or prescription medications, and they may work to some extent. But these medications are also known to come with some not-so-nice side effects such...[ read more ]
Are you someone that always dresses in layers and snuggles up with a blanket as often as possible? When you shake someone’s hand, do they always cringe a little and then exclaim how cold your hands are? If so, you know how uncomfortable it can be to live with poor circulation.Maybe you’ve tried different things to help warm up your...[ read more ]
Do you know the number one thing that causes aches and pains and makes a person feel old? Tight muscles and a lack of flexibility!Much attention is given to building muscle, but not enough on how to keep muscles and other soft tissues like ligaments and tendons loose and flexible. Is flexibility really that important? Yes! It’s crucial actually.Here are...[ read more ]
If your childhood was like most people’s, your mom probably spent a good amount of time telling you to stop slouching. Well, it turns out your mom was very right to tell you that. When we sit up straight, we keep our entire spine in proper alignment. But when we slouch and hunch our shoulders, we mess with our posture...[ read more ]
According to a Gallup survey conducted by Palmer College of Chiropractic, 62% of adults in the United States have had neck or back pain significant enough that they sought treatment from a healthcare professional. Of this number, 47% saw a medical doctor while 53% sought treatment from a chiropractor.These numbers point to the fact that more and more people are open to alternative...[ read more ]
According to a study on the Mental Health Facts in America, over 40 million adults in this country face a mental health crisis each year. The most widely known mental health issue may be anxiety disorders, but depression is actually the leading cause of disability globally.Among the most common symptoms of depression are:Fatigue or inability to sleepMuscle tension and stiffnessHeadaches...[ read more ]