Botanical plants and natural remedies are used worldwide to provide flavor or spice to our food. Commonly, we forget that food is medicine- even better, it prevents and reverses diseases. The clinical application of multiple plants has resulted in positive outcomes when treating kidney disease by promoting detoxifying mechanisms and up-regulating nuclear transcriptional factors. Between these ancient remedies, ginger (Zingiber… Read More
Whiplash is one of the most devastating cervical/neck spinal injuries. Rapid acceleration and deceleration can be so powerful that it bruises, tears the muscles, ligaments, soft tissue, and herniates the neck's discs. Chiropractic relief can take care of initial and late-onset symptoms. As symptoms develop, they typically take the form of radiculopathy pain. Depending on the severity of the whiplash… Read More
What Is A Migraine? When a migraine hits, it can take you out anywhere from 2-72 hours. Often times, individuals report their migraines consist of a pulsating feeling and sensitivity to light. In fact, many who suffer from migraines report an “aura†before the migraine begins. An “aura†is a visual change (lights, the shape or size of an object,… Read More
The utilization of natural antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress is a promising therapeutic approach to prevent diseases by reducing ROS. Flavonoids, phenolic compounds, antioxidant vitamins like vitamin C, and amino acids such as N-acetyl cysteine are commonly used as a single unit or mixed to provide beneficial effects. These improvements can be traced to mitochondrial function, antibacterial effects to heavy… Read More
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal condition that consists of pain symptoms and fatigue that can make diagnosis a challenge. Through chiropractic therapeutics, individuals can find relief from pain, fatigue, inflammation, and improve their quality of life. Individuals dealing with fibromyalgia and searching for answers should consider consulting a chiropractor to determine what treatment options will provide the most benefits. Treatment can… Read More
Spinal disc herniation and bulging discs have nearly identical symptoms and can present almost in the same way. Both cause localized pain, nerve impingement, and are treated similarly with chiropractic. In most cases spinal disc herniation is not painful, it is the material that leaks out of the disc that causes pinching, inflammation, and irritates the nerves around the area,… Read More
Metabolic and chronic disorders have created a tremendous economic burden in developed and developing countries. The overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), proinflammatory cytokines, and gut permeability contributes to developing multiple chronic diseases. However, with most of the drugs having a secondary effect or a less than optimal percentage of effectiveness to treat the disease, patients and clinicians have turned… Read More
There are over 80 different autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease is when the body is so inflamed from the inside, it begins to turn on itself and begins to attack its own cells. What the body attacks determine what autoimmune disease an individual has. Some diseases that are associated with autoimmune conditions are Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and fibromyalgia. Causes There… Read More
Natural medicine for dealing with stress and taking initial steps can also help prevent and alleviate stress pain. With age, the body becomes more vulnerable to emotional and physical stress. The spine endures the effects of stress and can lead to back and/or neck pain. Chronic stress can also lead to chemical imbalances in the brain and overreaction/s. This produces… Read More
Liver health and function are tied to an intricate web that comprises the gut microbiome, absorption, transport, end products of metabolism, and kidney. Indeed, the liver does it all, and sometimes it needs help. Multiple treatments to detoxify the liver, or better said: decrease reactive oxygen species, eliminate end products of metabolism and promote clearance of toxins, have been announced… Read More
The new year offers a blank slate to better our lives and try new things that will help us achieve our life goals. Health goals can be achieved through chiropractic treatment and nutritional coaching. Improving one's health is one of the quickest ways to boost the body and mind's quality of life. Health Goals and A New Year… Read More
The body's functionality, circulation, and communication are significantly affected by the health of the nervous system. The brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots connect every part of the body into a massive communication highway. If circulation and communication are interrupted, interfered with, or completely blocked then the body's health begins to breakdown. Chiropractic treatment and spinal alignment will clear the… Read More
Muscle wasting conditions have multiple etiologies. For example, sarcopenia is generally associated with aging, the decline of muscle function, and quantity. On the other hand, protein-energy wasting is a complication of ESRD, with cachexia being the advanced muscle wasting dysfunction stage. However, determining the etiology and assessment of these conditions are the first steps of treatment. Organisms like the International… Read More
Hypertension refers to high blood pressure. Hypertension is not always caused by increased levels of LDL or low HDL. In fact, there are multiple clinical factors that could be contributing to a patient’s hypertension. Functional Diagnostics Part of natural healing and using functional medicine as an approach to discover the underlying reasons for health conditions involves evaluating possible causes. To… Read More
If dealing with chronic disease, condition, or just poor overall health, detox support combined with chiropractic/health coaching is definitely an option that will help. Toxicity in the body can initiate or worsen existing health conditions. A detox is not about a massive diet overhaul or spending a lot of time at some clinic. Detox support involves making small changes/adjustments that… Read More
Muscle wasting is a prevalent finding in multiple chronic diseases, and it affects almost 70% of the patients suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The detrimental effect of low muscle mass is associated with higher mortality rates, and its finding depends on body composition evaluation. Nevertheless, body mass index (BMI), the most common measurement related to health status, cannot determine… Read More
An irregular heartbeat can be a sign of something very serious. You should always contact your doctor or 911 when an irregularity occurs. However, many people suffer from the occasional racing heart, pounding heart, skipping a beat, flipping, and irregular tones. More often than not, these symptoms have specifics that make them better or worse. For example, for some individuals,… Read More
The Atlas vertebra is named for the mythological figure who held the world on their back/neck. The vertebrae are located at the top of the spine, where the cranium and spine connect. More than just a foundation for support, the vertebrae could be the most important vertebrae of the body. It consists of a complex bundle of nerves, vertebral arteries,… Read More
The obesity pandemic has put the world population to the test. Once considered an esthetic condition now is a significant risk factor for insulin resistance. Research has shed light on obesity and adipose tissue association with multiple metabolic disorders in the last decades. Consequently, visceral adipose tissue (VAT) due to its secretion of inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6, tumor necrosis… Read More