Over-the-counter or (OTC) orthotic insoles are foot supports that can be made from various materials which include: Foam Leather Plastic OTC insoles are designed to fit inside your shoe. These have become popularized through T.V. commercials, fancy packaging and can be bought at pretty much any grocery/pharmacy store. OTC's can be marketed to: Provide comfort� Bring pain relief from common… Read More
Chiropractic along with Other? Natural Treatments Can Help Reduce the Opioid Epidemic As of now, there are over 2 million Americans dependent on opioids. For most of these individuals, the addiction comes from seeking pain management for an injury or chronic condition. The opioid crisis has become a national emergency causing overdose remedies to be sold over-the-counter. Seeking chiropractic… Read More
As humans, we depend on microbiomes to stay alive. Microbiomes are essential in fighting off germs and maintaining health. The development of microbiomes begins in utero where the microbes have been isolated to the placenta, fetal membranes, amniotic fluid, and umbilical cord blood, but are mainly transferred from mother to child during birth in a process referred to as "seeding"… Read More
If you are suffering from Achilles tendonitis, you are definitely not alone. Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis are the two most common causes of pain in the heel. Athletes and active individuals, in particular, find themselves developing pain in the heel from Achilles tendonitis, but it is possible to develop the condition even if you are not an athlete. Fortunately,… Read More
Glutamate is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, or CNS, of mammals and it primarily interacts with both metabotropic and ionotropic receptors to activate and regulate postsynaptic responses. Both AMPA and NMDA receptors are fundamental mediators of synaptic plasticity, the ability of synapses to strengthen or weaken, where dysregulation of those receptors leads to neurodegeneration in a… Read More
Supplement Labels Supplemental Facts title indicates that the product is marketed for sale in the USA and is FDA standard. Serving size, and the number of servings per container will be included to help you compare between products. Make sure the serving sizes match when comparing supplements to get an accurate comparison. Vitamins and minerals always show the dose… Read More
Until only several decades ago, neuroscientists believed that the brain stopped creating new neural connections, meaning that your memory starts to become irreversibly worse when the human body stopped developing, which is generally in your early 20s.� Neuroscientists also understood that neurons weaken and die as we age. The loss of brain function due to neural breakdown was believed to… Read More
Supplements 101 Supplements can become overwhelming with everything that's out there. This will touch on key categories of supplements and the best way on how to use them. Supplements are divided into categories: Nutrients (Nutraceuticals or Orthomolecular Medicine) Botanicals (Herbal Medicine or Phytotherapy) Hormones Hormone Replacement Therapy or Restorative Medicine Each category is meant… Read More
For many years, most neuroscientists believed we were born with all the neurons we were ever going to carry in our brains. As children, we may develop new neurons to help create the pathways, known as neural circuits, which function as information highways between different regions of the brain. However, scientists believed that after a neural circuit was created, developing… Read More
Supplements 101 Supplements can become overwhelming with everything that's out there. This will touch on key categories of supplements and the best way on how to use them. Supplements are divided into categories: Nutrients (Nutraceuticals or Orthomolecular Medicine) Botanicals (Herbal Medicine or Phytotherapy) Hormones Hormone Replacement Therapy or Restorative Medicine Each category is meant… Read More