Running Shoes: Knee pain is one of the common problems with most active people. It could get worse for those who love running, especially the athletes. A majority of them suffer from knee pains each year. Read More
Autoimmunity is a bit more complex than you might think. If you�re reading this you probably already have at least a little bit of an idea of what an autoimmune disease is: It�s when your body attacks itself. Unfortunately, that�s drastically oversimplifying the problem. There are little-known underlying causes of autoimmunity and much more complicated descriptions of what it really… Read More
Many people with diabetes are extremely conscious about their health, for this reason, they are continuously looking for ways to handle their diabetes more efficiently. However,how can they make a difference if they do not even understand the disease they are currently suffering from? Some factors are thought to cause this and make it even worse. Leaky gut is… Read More
The Activator Method Chiropractic Technique is a diagnostic and treatment system used by some chiropractors to treat several kinds of back pain, neck pain, and headaches (both chronic and migraine). What is the activator method chiropractic technique? The Activator Method uses a small instrument known as the Activator Adjusting Instrument to deliver an impulse force with the goal… Read More
�By�Kyran Doyle�In�Yoga Yoga is a great way to improve flexibility and strength in your body. In this article we will go over some standing poses to use in your practice. YOGA: MOUNTAIN POSE (TADASANA) The mountain pose is the foundation of all standing poses. It might not look like much but the mountain pose is an important starting position, resting… Read More
Chronic inflammation remains a confusing subject for many. One reason for this is that chronic inflammation does not resemble acute inflammation and is not associated with conditions that are normally treated with medications, spinal manipulation or surgery. Chronic Inflammation Needs To Be Understood DD Palmer wrote a chapter in 1914 entitled Inflammation, stating that, "inflammation is present in most, if… Read More
Now that nearly 40 percent of American adults swear by some sort of complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM, from nutrition and mental comfort to acupuncture, magnet therapy, and international healing systems like traditional Chinese medicine and Indian ayurveda, a growing number of medical schools have embraced functional medicine. What's the benefit of CAM education in Medicine Schools? … Read More
There are well over 100 types of adjustment techniques used by chiropractors throughout the world. Typically, chiropractors will concentrate on and use 8 to 10 distinct approaches in their practice. What are the most common chiropractic adjustment techniques? The goal of most chiropractic techniques is to revive or to enhance joint function, together with all the aims of… Read More
By�Kyran Doyle� In�Training Occlusion training or blood flow restriction training has been getting a lot of attention lately. You might be wondering if it is something that you should implement into your workouts or if it is something to steer clear of. As with just about every fitness strategy there are two sides to the argument. Some people say that… Read More
A chiropractor is a healthcare professional who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders through the use of adjustments and manipulations of the spine. What are a chiropractor's treatment goals and beliefs? Chiropractors seek to reduce pain and enhance the performance of patients as well as to instruct them on how they can… Read More
Autoimmune disease affects up to 50 million Americans, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Why are so many people affected by these chronic pain conditions? There are a number of factors that may cause the human body to attack its own cells, some of which can be modified. What lifestyle modifications can help improve autoimmune diseases? … Read More
Since its beginning in 1895, chiropractic has offered treatment for individuals with aggravating neck and back pain. Throughout American chiropractic history, some chiropractors have promised the connection between the spine, nervous system and brain to be as essential to one's health and have held the belief that structural imbalances in the spine can affect the spinal cord, nerves, muscles, bones… Read More
By�Kyran Doyle�In�Training Deadlifts are one of the best strength and mass building exercises that you can perform. When performing the deadlift you are working more muscles than any other exercise, including the squat. Deadlifts have many different variations and forms. In this article we are going to focus on the difference between the Romanian Deadlift and standard deadlifts. There are… Read More
Over 60 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder. And as many as 1 in 6 of them use potentially-addictive prescription sleep drugs with harmful side effects, which are associated with a threefold increased risk of cancer and death. It's important to understand how essential sleep is and how alternative treatment approaches, including integrative functional medicine, are fundamental… Read More
Spinal decompression therapy involves the stretching of the spine, using a traction table or similar device, with the objective of relieving back pain and/or leg pain. What is spinal decompression therapy? This process is known as nonsurgical, spinal decompression therapy (as opposed to surgical spinal decompression like laminectomy and microdiscectomy). This article offers an overview of nonsurgical spinal… Read More