Are Pro-Inflammatory Foods Really Harmful?

 

We’ve all heard the phrase, “you are what you eat.”  Unfortunately, this statement is more accurate than most realize.  The human body’s biochemicals are composed of the foods that we ingest.  Subtle biochemical injuries (dietary trauma) occur throughout our body when we eat a diet that is deficient in fruits and vegetables, and contains refined sugar, vegetable oils (soybean, corn oil, sunflower, safflower oil, peanut oil and cottonseed oil) and trans fats found in nearly all packaged food and deep-fried foods like French fries.  The inflammation associated Continue reading

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Chronic, Myofascial Headache – Case Report

 

Patient History
Jane came to this clinic for evaluation of chronic headache and chronic neck pain.  6 years earlier, she had suffered a laceration and fracture at the right occipital area of the skull.  Over the next 2 years, complete numbness at the distribution of the greater occipital nerve (area of the scalp on one side) evolved into chronic headache.  The old injury site was very sensitive to pressure.  She developed daily headaches that wrapped around the entire head and often a shooting, knife-like pain from the back of the skull to just above the eye.

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Preventing Travel Aches and Strains

 

Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore. Even if you travel in the most comfortable car or opt to fly first class, being stuck in a seat for too long can result  in mechanical spine pains.

Our doctors suggest the following tips and advice to fight the strains of travel before they occur: Continue reading

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What Causes Neck Pain?


For many, life can be literally an ongoing pain in the neck.  They live with chronic neck discomfort.  Others may not realize how much they move their neck during the day until they are suddenly unable to do so.

The neck, or cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small bones (vertebrae).  It is fully integrated with shoulder, jaw, and upper back motion. Since the cervical spine links these systems Continue reading

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Drug-free Pain Relief During Pregnancy

 

As many new mothers can attest, the muscle strains of pregnancy are very real and can be more than just a nuisance. The average weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds, combined with the increased stress placed on the body by the baby, may result in severe discomfort. Studies have found that about half of all expectant mothers will develop low-back pain at some point during their pregnancies.

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May Is Celiac Disease Awareness Month


What is Celiac Disease?    Celiac disease is an inherited condition and can be defined as permanent intolerance to the gliadin fraction of wheat protein and related proteins found in rye and barley.  Grains containing gluten are used in such items as breads, cereals, pasta, pizza, cakes, pies, cookies, and many packaged and processed foods. Gluten Continue reading

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The Best Shoe for Your Joints and Spine

 

Many people choose fashion over function when purchasing athletic shoes. Because footwear is important for musculoskeletal function—especially for athletes and others who spend a lot of time on their feet—choosing the right shoe can help prevent pain in the back, hips, knees, and feet. The following points will help you choose properly fitting athletic shoes. Continue reading

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How Does Chronic Pain Cause Depression?

Pain serves an important function in our lives. When you suffer an acute injury, pain warns you to stop the activity that is causing the injury and tells you to take care of the affected body part.  Chronic pain, on the other hand, persists for weeks, or even years.  Some people, often older adults, suffer from chronic pain without any definable past injury or signs of body damage.  Common chronic pain can be caused by headaches, the low back, and arthritis.  Continue reading

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Chiropractic and Overcoming Stress

 

We certainly live in stressful times. It’s not easy to assess whether our era is the most stressful, but we do have plenty of daily stress. The job, the home, the kids, the relatives, and the economy – all these stresses add up and yet we wonder why we have so many aches and pains.

Chiropractic treatment can assist in reducing the effects of stress on the body.

So many ailments are stress-related. Americans are notoriously overweight. Overeating is a “stress-coping mechanism.” Headaches and Continue reading

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The Best Headache Treatment Starts with a Diagnosis

A pounding in your head, aching in your neck, pain behind the eye, nausea, light and sound sensitivity.  When will the pain stop?  You may have suffered from some of these Continue reading

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