A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
You do not need to join a gym to increase fitness. Walking is one type of exercise that is free and available to anyone possessing a sturdy pair of shoes. It is a low-impact form of exercise that is appropriate for all age groups and levels of fitness. Whether you've been a couch potato for years or are the fittest person on your block, walking for 30 minutes a day can provide you with a wide rang...
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How many times did we hear from our parents when we were children, "sit up straight"? Our parents were not telling us to do this merely to keep us from looking like a boiled noodle. Good posture is important for a variety of health reasons as well. It helps us to breathe properly, increases concentration, reduces the risk of neck and back pain and increases our sense of well-being. Visit a Chicago...
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Back to School and the Freshman 15: Stopping it Before it Starts, Tips from Chicago Chiropractor The theory behind the "Freshman 15" has been around for about 20 years. It's the idea that students gain 15 pounds during their freshman year in college due to being away from home for the first time without parental supervision over what is eaten, free access to the college cafeteria and unlimited sn...
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Given everything we've read about the supersized "unhappy meals" served at America's fast food chains (high-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar, high-sodium, etc.), most of us who are interested in healthy eating would probably prefer to avoid these restaurants altogether. But sometimes we honestly can't. We're on the road, with or without our kids, and there's not a healthy option in sight. Or we're in...
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At ChicagoChiropractic, as a leading CHIROPRACTOR, we often hear patients who struggle with weight loss. If you have struggled to lose weight, despite trying any number of popular diets, you may be approaching the matter in the wrong way. Dieting rarely results in long-term weight loss, particularly if it requires any significant reduction in calorie intake. The problem with a low-calorie diet is ...
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Just about everybody is pressed for time these days, and even the most health-conscious of us may be tempted to skip breakfast in order to eke out a few more minutes in our day. However, though it may sound like a cliché, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Numerous studies have confirmed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day in terms of maintaining energy and br...
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Are you able to sleep through the night without waking to a throbing pain? How about now? Any back aches and pains? If you are currently suffering from back pain, or have experienced it before, you're not alone. It may be time to consider a chiropractic exam from Chicago Chiropractic. [caption id="attachment_805" align="aligncenter" width="262" caption="Imagine Your Back Pain Treated by Chicago...
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While you may look forward to Spring and its abundance of flowers, if you're an allergy sufferer it's more likely to be a season of stuffy noses, sneezing and watery, itchy, irritated eyes. For some, these symptoms may escalate to include sore throats and headaches. If you experience several of these symptoms and they persist for more than a couple of weeks, you may be suffering from seasonal alle...
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Chicago Chiropractic wants to end the debate raging for the past few years about the benefits and dangers of raw versus pasteurized milk and dairy products. Health food proponents contend that raw milk is beneficial to health due to the proteins, delicate enzymes, beneficial bacteria, vitamins and minerals it contains that are destroyed in the process of pasteurization. At the same time, those opp...
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Have you ever sat next to someone while they were smoking? The scent of the scent of the smoke seaping into your hair and clothes... Smoking and inhaling second hand smoke affects your health in many ways. Ciggarette smoke affects lung function and muscle ability as well as bone strength. One viewing of the television series "Mad Men" should be sufficient to point out how much society's attitu...
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