Health and Wellness Articles | Chiropractic Care

Whole foods versus supplements, what are patients’ needs?

Tammy Hutchisen March 25, 2019

Some chiropractors advocate for a whole-foods nutrition approach while others complement whole-food intake with supplementation of macro- and micronutrients. The decision to treat one way or another is based on many factors and should be patient-centered.

What to eat to support the brain’s innate healing ability

David Christenson March 6, 2019

If the saying, “You are what you eat” is accurate, then ingesting healthy, brain-supporting foods and supplements should go a long way in boosting the brain’s self-healing ability.

How to celebrate national nutrition month in your practice

Christina DeBusk March 4, 2019

March is National Nutrition Month. That makes this a great opportunity to talk to patients about eating a diet that gives them all the vitamins and minerals needed to create the maximum level of health possible. This is important since the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) reports that approximately three out of every four Americans eat a diet that doesn’t include enough sources from healthy food groups such as fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and oils.

Is celery juice worth the hype?

Christina DeBusk February 28, 2019

But there is one juicing ingredient that is getting a lot of hype recently and that is celery. What makes this vegetable so critical to health and wellness? Answering this question first requires understanding its nutritional makeup.

How treating inflammation can also help cognitive-related disease

Terry Lemerond February 27, 2019

Inflammation is a major cause of cognitive-related diseases. As a chiropractor, you are well-versed in how the role of inflammation affects physical health, and it is perfectly appropriate for you to discuss with patients how it can affect the mind as well.

How chiropractors can help patients with crohn’s disease

Tina Beychok February 25, 2019

With approximately half a million people in the United States suffering from Crohn’s disease, along with its rapid rise in prevalence, odds are good that you will probably start to see more patients who suffer from this chronic digestive problem. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that is often found in people between the ages of 20 and 29 who smoke and may have a relative – usually a sibling or parent – with either Crohn’s disease or another type of IBD.

Help your patients make healthy heart choices

Louis Miller February 12, 2019

Helping your patients make healthy changes to their diet and exercise patterns is an effective strategy to implement when dealing with heart disease and metabolic problems. A multi-approach plan that minimizes inflammation and optimizes digestive processes will help patients burn excess fat while satisfying hunger.

The natural solution for heart disease you need to know

Cheryl Myers February 6, 2019

With heart disease and stroke becoming a common cause of death in the U.S., it’s likely you have patients who are at risk. To protect against heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and much more, a time-tested botanical can make a measurable difference: amla.

Can chiropractic treatment reverse heart disease?

Christina DeBusk February 4, 2019

When it comes to heart health, there’s bad news and there’s good news. The bad news? Every day, more than 1,671 people die of heart disease in the United States alone according to data provided by the Centers for Disease Prevention (CDC).

Simple changes to diet and exercise can make a world of difference

Louis Miller January 29, 2019

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