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Your best friend could be your key to a healthy immune system

If you are like 105 million other Americans, you know many of the benefits (as well as some of the frustration) that come from owning a dog. Exercise from taking them for walks, companionship when you are lonely, or just the joy of watching their silly antics are just a few of the attributes that earn dogs the title of best friend. But there has been some interesting research recently that shows dogs may actually do more than just provide you with a reason to exercise, get up in the morning, or laugh.

5 ways to create better money habits

Money can be one of the hardest things to manage. Many people have developed bad habits, have fears or concerns about money, or stress so much about it that they’d rather not think about finances. Unfortunately, not having a financial plan in place can be enormously costly to your practice and can put your personal financial health in jeopardy.

How to treat frozen shoulder effectively

Clinical Concerns The name itself is anything but welcoming. It is often dreaded by health care professionals, feared by patients, and in some cases too quickly diagnosed by doctors. No matter how you view it, frozen shoulder is no small thing to manage and recover from. Part of the difficulty in treating and diagnosing frozen shoulder (or, in more specific terms, adhesive capsulitis) is the lack of agreement….

The difference between probiotics and natural digestive enzymes

Most of your patients already know enough about digestive health. They can most likely recognize yogurt with active cultures as a food source of probiotics to help promote “good” gut bacteria and keep their GI tract in proper balance.They also probably know that taking probiotics while on a course of antibiotics, or following an infection that affects the GI system, can help rebalance everything and help overcome diarrhea and bloating.

The rise of hip pain in athletes and what DCs can do about it

Approximately 100 million Americans struggle with some type of chronic pain, according to The American Academy of Pain Medicine. For approximately 7 percent of these individuals, the pain is located in the hip area, with this type of pain especially problematic for athletes. The Rheumatology Network explains that hip injuries are fairly common in people who engage in activities that involve a high degree of increased force and extremes of movement across the hips.

Bone and Joint National Action Week: a perfect marketing opportunity

Every year from October 12–20, healthcare providers across the U.S honor Bone and Joint Action Week. They honor it by hosting and participating in activities designed to bring more awareness to disorders related to these two bodily structures. Because the main goal of chiropractic care is to achieve maximum health in all of these areas, that makes this entire week a perfect marketing opportunity for DCs.

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How to use findings to balance the body’s inflammatory state and modulate pain

Sponsored Content Some chiropractors may not know how far back the concept of chronic inflammation extends in chiropractic. But prior to D.D. Palmer discovering chiropractic in 1895, he was a magnetic healer and his treatment focus was inflammation reduction. In 1914, he wrote a book containing a chapter on modern-day chronic inflammation that he titled simply, “Inflammation,” in which he stated that inflammation was involved in all chronic conditions.

The true cost of keeping billing in-house

Sponsored Content If you’ve had to work with the insurance companies, and operate in the third-party payer system, you’ve probably noticed that the relationship you have with them isn’t exactly fair. It isn’t, and that’s by design. They’ve rigged the game to benefit themselves at your expense. For one thing, while they could afford to pay your invoices promptly, they prefer to pay you weeks after your claim. Holding your money back like this is called float, and insurers and banks employ this technique to earn interest with your money before giving it to you.

Effectively recommend topicals for professional and weekend warriors

Sponsored Content There are many warriors in the world. Some have chosen the title of “warrior” as a profession. Others have chosen the title of warrior on more of a hobby-type basis, using their weekends and any other time off work as an opportunity to prove their strength and resilience both mentally and physically by engaging in intense exercise. Unfortunately, both of types of warriors occasionally sustain injuries.

Exploring the gut-brain axis and its connection to depression

Sponsored Content Approximately 16 million Americans have been majorly depressed at least once in their lives. According to data provided by the National Institute of Mental Health, making this one of the most common mental health disorders in the U.S. today. Additionally, the risk of depression is highest for certain demographics, including women, persons in the 18-to-25 age range, and those who report being biracial or multiracial. The WHO adds that adverse life events can contribute to the development of depression.

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Mediterranean diet linked to 33 percent lower depression risk

Researchers from the U.K., Australia and Spain explored the link between the risk of depression and following a high-quality diet rich in plant foods like the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet). They found close adherence to the eating plan could substantially reduce the likelihood of developing the mental illness.

Fulcrum Health announces 2018 ChiroCare Centers of Excellence

Fulcrum Health, Inc. announced today that it has added eight Minnesota chiropractic clinics and four Wisconsin clinics to its list of ChiroCare Centers of Excellence for 2018. The clinics join more than 96 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota that meet stringent standards designed to put patients at the center of the treatment experience.

4th Gallup-Palmer survey results released, showing chiropractic gains

A new study on preferred ways of addressing neck and back pain in the U.S. was released on October 1 by Gallup and Iowa-based Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport. The fourth installment of Gallup and Palmer’s annual report unveils new findings on Americans’ preferences for neck-and-back-pain care.

Life University proudly conferred its doctor of chiropractic degree upon newest program graduates

Life University (LIFE) takes pride in announcing the newest graduates of its distinguished doctor of chiropractic program. At the College of Chiropractic Commencement on Friday, September 21, 2018, LIFE awarded to 74 of its national and international students this esteemed degree at its Marietta, Georgia, campus.

Brown University multidisciplinary panel on opioid epidemic points to chiropractic

The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University hosted a multidisciplinary panel discussion on non-opioid care pathways for pain management, including chiropractic care as a key component. The discussion was part of an evening symposium at the University titled, “Responding to The Opioid Epidemic: Safely Managing Pain Through Evidence-Based Interventions.”

New law protects chiropractors who travel with sports teams

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is pleased to announce that Congress has approved legislation that will protect chiropractors who travel with sports teams by ensuring that their license and liability insurance remains in effect even when they cross state lines. The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2018, as the bill is known, was included in a larger, unrelated piece of legislation (H.R. 302) that passed the Senate overwhelmingly on Oct. 3.

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Procrastination is an enemy you can defeat

Personal Growth Each day, you’re asked to make choices with your time. Every moment is a reflection of those choices. Do you choose to spend that 15-minute break between patients finishing your reports, or do you spend it on Facebook? Do you take the time to create an employee manual to clarify your expectations, or do you spend time correcting unwanted behaviors and grumbling at your staff?

Daniel Sosnoski, Editor-In-Chief, Contact Me

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