Individuals with neck and back pain should consider adding a few pain-relieving therapeutic tools to the holiday wish list. Spine specialists/experts have some tools for their patients and others who are dealing with back and neck pain. Looking at various points, these therapeutic tools offer the gift of helping to reduce neck and back pain, when unable to see a… Read More
The nervous system helps regulate the body's immunity. Any dysfunction can initiate or aggravate issues associated with autoimmune disease. Chiropractic medicine focuses on the body’s ability to heal itself. These natural abilities function optimally when the body, and the nervous system, are well-balanced. Total body homeostasis elevates: Mood Immunity Overall health Quality of life Autoimmune Disease The immune system… Read More
Stress, like inflammation, is a natural response. We need stress to function on a normal basis.  So, when the question arises, “Are you stressed?†the answer is yes, but what is happening is complex. Indeed, this physical adaptation is modulated by the HPA- axis, and even if the physical response is an orchestrated cascade reaction, the triggers can be varied.… Read More
Weakness, pain, and numbness can find their root in the spine. It is known as radiculopathy. If left untreated, health problems will only continue to get worse, with the potential to become a chronic condition. When it comes to degenerative pain conditions they usually start small. There is occasional discomfort that gradually develops into pain, then weakness and numbness. … Read More
A woman’s concerns about her endocrine health will be on her mind each month from age 12. Indeed, hormonal cycles will always lead to a complex symphony of what we consider women’s health. Nevertheless, nutrition compounds often play the part of building blocks of the orchestra conductors called hormones. Therefore, if one is the other’s precursor, there must be a… Read More
An examination of the cervical/neck region of the spine through chiropractic will help determine a thyroid diagnosis for individuals complaining of chronic fatigue. A thyroid dysfunction means going deeper into the body’s physiology and a thorough examination of the spine. Checking for subluxations in the cervical spine will reveal possible nerve blockage and any other contributing factors to a thyroid… Read More
Endocrine function tends to decline with age, hormonal disorders, lifestyle, stress, and nutritional intake. Therefore, providing knowledge about how macro and micronutrient supplementation can improve our endocrine function is fundamental. Micronutrient supplementation also provides an extra layer to an individual’s treatment since it focuses on supplying the nutrient needed to synthesize hormones. The age-related decline of endocrine function affects… Read More
Covid-19 has impacted everyone in so many ways. There is a possible connection between Covid-19 and a rare spinal disorder known as transverse myelitis. There have been three known cases of acute transverse myelitis brought on from covid-19. Although these case reports are not enough to prove that covid is the cause for transverse myelitis, researchers are delving into the… Read More
One of the most common metabolic and endocrine conditions in women is PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). PCOS affects 5-15% of women of reproductive age and is widely associated with anovulatory infertility. Rotterdam criteria diagnoses PCOS once 2 of the following conditions are present in the patient: Hyperandrogenism (clinical or biochemical). Menstrual irregularity. Polycystic ovary morphology. Also, it is common that… Read More
One of the most likely causes of foot/heel pain is inflamed plantar fascia, which causes plantar fasciitis. It can be a painful and common injury from overuse of the ligaments in the foot. When this pain presents, it can make an individual not want to walk or place any type of pressure on the feet, as the pain worsens with… Read More
Chronic stress is a continued and constant feeling of stress that negatively affects the body's health if left untreated. It is caused by everyday pressures from work, family, or trauma, but instead of calming down and going back to a neutral demeanor, the worry and anxiety keep going. Chronic stress happens when the body experiences stressors to an intense degree,… Read More
Dietary changes, physical activity, and overall lifestyle modification have become cornerstone interventions to improve cardiometabolic disease outcomes. Despite the outstanding diffusion of treatment guidelines to stop or reduce cardiometabolic disease, there is so much to be done. Furthermore, an endless number of metanalysis is dedicated to studying the effects of lifestyle changes like modifying dietary patterns or shifting to a… Read More
The body's inflammatory response is a chemical one. It happens when the body's tissues are damaged/injured from: Bacteria Trauma Toxins Heat The damaged cells release different chemicals that include: Histamine Bradykinin Prostaglandins These chemicals cause the blood vessels to leak out into the tissues and cause swelling. Redness, swelling, and warmth/heat connected to an inflammatory response are secondary… Read More
Lifestyle modifications have shown to be an effective aid in treating chronic diseases, improving weight loss, reducing low-grade inflammation, and lowering blood pressure. Indeed, as studies show how effective these interventions are, health care providers had to introduce these lifestyle modifications to their treatment. Therefore, changing the previous structure in health promotion guidelines. Nevertheless, modifications, changes in structure, and a… Read More
The science behind lifestyle changes. The number of research studies that link beneficial health effects and lifestyle changes is high, and they can’t be wrong. The analyzed lifestyle changes are varied. Some studies focus on mindfulness or nutrition and exercise, and some of these studies merge lifestyle changes and measure the contribution to different health goals and reverse disease. Conversely,… Read More
Bulging discs usually present in the lower back. Chiropractic studies have shown that the L4 and L5 segments are more susceptible to stressors that enable and cause the discs to bulge. These vertebrae shift and become compressed with stress and time. The bulge eventually reaches a point that causes symptoms that include: Pain Limited range of motion Mobility… Read More
The global death rate of cardiac diseases is 30%, despite all the medical advances and treatments. The main factors involved in these conditions are high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, tobacco use, family antecedents, limited physical activity. Recent studies have shown that psychological factors can contribute to the pathophysiology of cardiac disease. Therefore, the inclusion of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)… Read More
Remote working and learning have changed the way we operate, but too much sitting and no physical activity is the perfect set up for back pain. Here are a few tips for spine friendly remote working and learning. Spine-health is just as important working or learning remotely, if not more so because it is easy to fall into bad posture… Read More
Inflammation is something we are all familiar with. We know the precursors and how to measure it. Besides, we know that is needed for the body to heal and that if there are uncontrolled pro-inflammatory cytokines, we will react. Most important, in the presence of inflammation, there is an illness. But what can we do to fight inflammation?… Read More