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Eleuthero, or Siberian ginseng, and it’s number of health benefits

For these patients, eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) could be the one supplement they need to provide the most benefits.

Why are millennials so stressed and increasingly seeking alternative therapies?

Why are millennials so stressed? Economy, medical coverage, housing — anxiety is on the rise in the U.S. as a whole, increasing by five points in…

Topical vs. oral NSAIDs for joint and arthritis pain

Topical NSAID, usually in the form of creams or gels, are applied to the surface of the skin at the localized area of the painful joint.

Joint degeneration and orthotic support

As we age there’s a gradual decline in the skeleton’s capacity to handle joint degeneration and the forces of daily living…

3 reasons doctors and DCs need to be wary of health and medical wearables

They put a new focus on health for patients, but medical wearables come with issues for health care providers

Are your patients worried about CBD and hemp oil?

Today, CBD and help oil can be found in a variety of products, many of which are designed to help individuals ease pain and achieve a higher level of health without worry. It can be delivered in capsules, soft gels and powders, and it is also in quite a few topicals and oils, making it a substance that patients can take in whatever form they’re most comfortable using.

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What every health professional needs to know about cellular detoxification

Sponsored by Systemic Formulas As a society oftentimes defined by its excess, more and more Americans are choosing to undergo detoxification in an effort to undo any potential damages that these surpluses create. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports that many of these detoxes revolve around diet — such as fasting, drinking […]

The benefits of using natural topical products for pain relief

Though available pain remedies include taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, engaging in physical therapy, and — in severe cases — undergoing surgery, some patients have found relief with all-natural herbal options instead. Natural emollients such as beeswax, jojoba seed oil, cottonseed oil and shea butter are good for moisturizing and softening skin, but are also effective as carriers for pain-relieving ingredients in topical creams.

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Life University Online Compassionate Integrity Training Begins May 20

Doctors of chiropractic and other health care providers can embark on a journey of compassion in care when Life University hosts an online 10-week Compassionate Integrity Training course beginning on May 20, 2019. The course will help participants develop greater self-compassion, compassion for others and build compassionate systems. “When we cultivate our ability to calm […]

Study shows prevalence of back pain in children and adolescents

Up until this point, there has been no known large-scale epidemiologic study of back pain in children in a representative cohort of American kids.

CBD food trends: What to look for, watch out for

One of the concerns about CBD food products is related to dosing. Because different types of CBD have different dosages, it becomes more difficult…

As FDA investigates CBD, recent omega-3 ruling may have impact

As the FDA takes a closer look into CBD products this month, will it be designated a drug or a supplement? This month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will begin looking into the regulation of CBD oil and CBD products, but a decision earlier this month regarding omega-3 products may have some bearing on […]

Manual therapy providers to meet at Interprofessional Collaborative Spine Conference

Members of the chiropractic, physical therapy and osteopathic professions will come together later this year in the wake of the ongoing U.S. opioid crisis to discuss the use of manual therapy procedures and other non-drug approaches for the treatment of back pain, as well as to identify opportunities for greater interprofessional research and cooperation. The […]

NBCE seats board and elects officers at 2019 annual meeting

The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) held its annual meeting on May 3, 2019, in San Diego, California. At the meeting, the NBCE elected the following officers who will serve as the Executive Committee for the coming year. They are:  President Dr. Daniel Côté (Oregon) Vice President Dr. LeRoy Otto (Minnesota) Treasurer Dr. John […]

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How green can your practice grow?

The United States generates an enormous amount of waste that presents a serious threat to our environment and wildlife. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans produced approximately 258 million tons of trash just in 2014. Recycling and “going green” are ways to reduce the amount of waste each of us produces. But just how much of a difference can we make by being more aware of our wasteful habits and working to reduce them?

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