Health and Wellness Articles | Chiropractic Care

Learn how to treat neuropathy with nutrients

Terry Lemerond August 9, 2017

Wellness Approach If your patients have diabetes, there is a good chance they also experience symptoms of neuropathy. And they might tell you about a tingling feeling (or loss of feeling) in their feet, legs, and fingers. While in non-diabetic patients this could be attributed to pinched nerves and addressed with adjustments, an individual with diabetes most likely requires supplemental assistance and lifestyle changes. As for supplementation, there are specific ingredients that can stop—and even reverse—the causes and symptoms of neuropathy.

Can chiropractic care protect brain function against Alzheimer’s?

Tina Beychok August 4, 2017

If you have older patients in your practice, odds are quite good you know how devastating the effects of Alzheimer’s disease can be. Loss of memory of families, friends, and former lives can be devastating for formerly healthy, active seniors. Given that today’s seniors are represented by the Baby Boomers, the increasing numbers of Alzheimer’s patients should not be a surprise. In fact, the National Institute on Aging estimates that as many as 5 million Americans over the age f 65 have some form of Alzheimer’s disease.

Consider natural allergy treatments for your patients

Eugene Charles July 26, 2017

Wellness Approach Allergies are ravaging the American public, especially children. Peanuts are now seen as much of a danger as bringing a gun or a knife to a school. Why are allergies on the rise with the general public, and why are people only seeking answers through medications? According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, approximately 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, and they spend up to $4.5 billion annually on medications and doctor visits.

More than 100 Million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes

Chiropractic Economics July 20, 2017

More than 100 million U.S. adults have diabetes or prediabetes, health officials say. As of 2015, more than 9 percent of the population—30.3 million—had diabetes. Another 84.1 million had prediabetes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. People with prediabetes have elevated blood sugar levels, but not so high that they have full-blown diabetes, which requires medication or insulin injections. With exercise and a healthy diet, prediabetics can halve their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Are all calories created equal?

Frank Bodnar July 19, 2017

The TEF is a component of your overall metabolism, which also includes your resting metabolic rate and activity level, and should be factored into someone’s total daily calorie burning. You’ve heard it over and over: a calorie is a calorie is a calorie. While there is truth to this statement, there is also more details to consider when we compare the effort our body puts into digesting calories from different sources such as macronutrients. 1,000 calories of fat has a different effect on your metabolism than 1,000 calories of protein.

The addiction crisis: what makes opioids so dangerous

Christina DeBusk July 10, 2017

Opioids like methadone, oxycodone, and hydrocodone are so addictive that that many people are continuing to use them despite the high possibility of death from overdose. Oftentimes, these individuals defend their use by indicating that they have a prescription for them which, in their minds, makes them feel as if they’re exempt from this type of result. They couldn’t be more wrong. According to statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 41 people die daily from opioid overdose.

Does fish oil stand up to doubters?

Frank Bodnar June 14, 2017

Movement is paramount to joint health, and as a DC, joint health and movement preservation is a primary focus for many of us. One of the primary issues that limit movement is pain. The data on joint pain say it’s just a matter of time before a patient encounters joint pain, whether they move a lot or a little. Despite the joint pain stats, maintaining mobility requires recommendations to most patients with joint pain to try to keep moving as much as possible. Our joints are sensitive to the load that is applied to it and need mechanical loading for joint maintenance.

Acupuncture offers broader treatment options and improved results for the right practice

Julie Knudson June 9, 2017

Feature The modalities of acupuncture and chiropractic are highly compatible. Bringing them together can offer tremendous advantages to practitioners, but the recipe needs to be just right. Some licensed acupuncturists (LAcs) and DCs are highly philosophical. Others are more practical, preferring evidence and research to direct their approach to treatment. And, of course, there are people who take positions all along the spectrum.

The heart of CoQ10: Dosage, benefits, and recommendations

Christina DeBusk June 9, 2017

Sponsored Content | In October of 2016, CNN reported that more than half of all American adults had taken at least one type of supplement within the previous 30 days. And while the usage of multivitamins had actually declined from 37 percent to 31 percent in recent years, some nutrients were now being taken more often than ever before.

Build a better bedtime routine for you and your patients

Tina Beychok June 5, 2017

If you have patients who list insomnia among their chief complaints, it may often be a feeling you know all too well, and one with which you can sympathize. You’ve most likely spent your own fair share of hours staring at your alarm clock, watching the minutes and hours pass by, as you are unable to sleep. It’s not so bad if this only happens once in a great while, but if you are prone to regular, or even semi-regular, bouts of insomnia, you will gain a whole new appreciation for the suffering your patients with insomnia must endure. According to the American Sleep Association, adults should get anywhere from seven to 10 hours of sleep per night.

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