A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
Maintenance and care will slow this natural process The spine, like any mechanical device, requires proper care and maintenance. The better you care for your spine, the longer it will operate without problems. However, it will wear out faster if neglected. As we age, we all develop some degree of spinal degeneration – it is unavoidable. However, the amount of symptoms one may develop depends on ...
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Alcohol consumption can either effect your health positively or negatively, depending on the amount you drink. For a CHIROPRACTOR like me, Dr. Kauf, I am always wanting to make sure my patients are healthy in all aspects of their life- not just from a back or neck like most think! Like most things, moderation is the key to getting the greatest benefits from alcohol. Those who drink moderately gene...
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Fiber is important in your diet for a number of reasons, the main ones being that it improves digestion and lowers your risk of contracting diabetes, cancer and heart disease. It is recommended that adults get from 25 to 30 grams of fiber in their diet every day. As a CHIROPRACTOR we want to make sure you are receiving enough daily fiber. There are two types of dietary fiber: soluble and insolubl...
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[caption id="attachment_408" align="alignright" width="300" caption="How many times a day do you wash your hands?"][/caption] In previous centuries, the importance of hand washing was not understood, and led to the needless deaths of many millions of people. Would you have ever guessed that? When performed properly, hand washing is by far the most effective way to reduce the spread of com...
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How many of you get headaches or severe migraines? Would you have ever thought that artificial sweeteners may have been the cause? Would you have ever considered seeking chiropractic treatment as a resource to help? You may have noticed that over the past few decades, there has been an obesity epidemic and it is clear our sugar intake has increased drastically, including our intake of arti...
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[caption id="attachment_191" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Contact Chicago Chiropractic if the seasonal allergies are affecting you!"][/caption] When most of us sneeze, it is not common to consider calling your chiropractor! But did you know that a chiropractor is a great resource to assist with allergies? Most people only associate chiropractors with back and neck issues, but they can ...
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[caption id="attachment_194" align="alignright" width="203" caption="Visit Chicago Chiropractic if you are an athlete with back pain"][/caption] How many of you recently ran in the Chicago marathon? Chicago Chiropractic saw a number of patients experiencing back pain while training. This may be good information for you to know if you are an avid runner! Over recent years the amount of back injuri...
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We are sure you are familiar with "triathlons"... you know, the competitive athletic event where a person runs, cycles andswims. Triathlons put an intense strain on your body, which challenges you from a mental and physical point. The extreme training you endure while [caption id="attachment_198" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Visit Chicago Chiropractic if you are experiencing injuries f...
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[caption id="attachment_211" align="alignright" width="296" caption="Call your local Chicago Chiropractor for an appointment"][/caption] AT Chicago Chiropractic, a leading Chicago chiropractor, we look a lot towards functional medicine. Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare based on prevention of a disease and being able to identify the underlying causes of disease, rather than...
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[caption id="attachment_220" align="alignright" width="235" caption="Visit Chicago Chiropractic for Back Pain"][/caption] Many do not understand the benefits and risks to the various options associated with back or neck pain. Most people seeking medical care for back and neck pain recognize that they might have treatment options (often including chiropractic care and surgery) but are unsure of wh...
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