A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
Usain Bolt has been declared the "fastest man in the world." While this hasn't always been technically true, he has won so consistently at the 100 meter distance throughout his career that the nickname "lightning bolt" seems like a pretty good fit. He has won 6 Olympic gold medals, never placing for silver or bronze. In other world championships, he has collected 8 first place wins and 2 second pl...
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Ask people what prunes - dried plums - are good for, and most would probably reply that they're effective at relieving constipation. While this is true, recent research is finding that they may also be one of the most effective ways for postmenopausal women to protect themselves against osteoporosis and bone fractures. Researchers from Florida State University and Oklahoma State University conduc...
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Your spine requires plenty of water and nutrients to stay healthy and perform at its best, just like the rest of your body. The problem is, your spine is not able to absorb the water and nutrients it needs in the same way as other parts of the body, nor is it able to eliminate the wastes from metabolism. In a person's early teens, the spinal discs lose the nutritional supply coming from blood, and...
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When it comes to ease-of-movement, problems with our hips usually take a back seat to other joint problems that become more obvious as our musculoskeletal system ages. In particular, our back and knees are prone to problems that can restrict our activities and cause chronic pain. However, the health of our hips is actually crucially important in ensuring that we maintain mobility into old age beca...
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A number of studies have shown that married people (particularly men) tend to live longer, healthier lives than their single counterparts. However, is it just being married that confers this benefit, or is it the quality of the relationship that is important? A study published in the Journal of Family Psychology performed by researchers at the University of Missouri found that those who reported ...
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We all know how important it is to get a good night's sleep and the detrimental effect on our health if we get too little of it. However, it is also possible to get too much sleep, and this may be even worse than getting too little. Sleeping too much has been shown to be a possible indication of underlying health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, low thyroid and obstructive sleep apnea, a...
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Emotions can have a powerful influence on our health, and anger may be one of the most destructive emotions we have. The results of a meta-analysis of 44 studies that was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that individuals who were initially healthy but who experienced anger on a regular basis had a greater risk of heart disease. They also found that angry subject...
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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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How Often Should I Have My Home's Air Ducts Cleaned? Not only do we provide tips on chiropractic treatment and your health.. but even things within your home that can affect your health- we are here to assist! For those using an HVAC system to heat their home, there are a number of companies that offer professional services to clean your air ducts. Your air ducts can be likened to being the "lungs...
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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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