Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Facts
For the Health of Your Baby & Toddler
Start Smart The potential for spinal problems starts at birth. Delivery, whether it’s vaginal or via caesarian section, can wreak havoc on a newborn’s spine. Birth trauma is associated with neurological disorders, sudden infant death syndrome and their conditions. Unfortunately, many birth injuries go undetected or misdiagnosed in traditional medical… Read More about “For the Health of Your Baby & Toddler”
Use It or Lose It!
Exhaust your Benefits – they do not carry over! Most health insurance benefits operate on an annual basis, from January 1 to December 31. Whether you have $5 or $500 remaining at your year end, this amount will not carry into the new year and you will loose the benefit… Read More about “Use It or Lose It!”
Healthy Fats to Help Your Joints
Fats in combination with a healthy lifestyle are essential to maintaining joint health and mediating inflammation. Oils naturally contain saturated and unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats are divided into monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. For healthy joints, increase Omega-3s and Omega-9s, and reduce Omega-6s, saturated fat and trans fat. What’s the difference between… Read More about “Healthy Fats to Help Your Joints”
Are you prone to colds and flus?
As fall is here, so is the dreaded cold and flu season. We wanted to share some tips and tricks to help boost your immune system and ward off colds and flu. Below are 10 helpful tips to ensure a healthy, happy fall and winter season! 1)Eat fresh whole foods:… Read More about “Are you prone to colds and flus?”
Are Nightshades Inflammatory?
Nightshade vegetables, such as eggplants, tomatoes, red bell peppers and potatoes, are disease-fighting powerhouses that boast maximum nutrition for minimal calories. Why the bad reputation? People with arthritis are sometimes advised to avoid nightshade plants because they are said to cause inflammation. However, this advice only applies to people… Read More about “Are Nightshades Inflammatory?”
Giving Thanks To Our Health During Our Patient Appreciation Week
** October 11 – 15, 2016 ** In celebration of Thanksgiving, Dr. Noble and Dr. Fera are offering your loved ones, family and friends a complete Chiropractic consultation and examination at our expense, a $125.00 value. We have reserved a limited number of appointments, so please book now!
A Chiropractic Perspective On The Importance Of Bone Health As We Age
As we age, our bone metabolism slows down and our healing capacity diminishes. When we are young, your body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bone and your bone mass increases. Most people reach their peak bone mass in their mid 20s to mid 30s. The higher… Read More about “A Chiropractic Perspective On The Importance Of Bone Health As We Age”
When to Use Hot and Cold Therapy
Heat and cold are the two most common types of noninvasive and nonaddictive pain-relief therapies for muscle and joint pain. Which one you use depends on whether the pain is new or recurring. In general, a new injury will cause inflammation and possibly swelling. Ice will decrease the blood flow… Read More about “When to Use Hot and Cold Therapy”
Prep your body — the most important garden tool of all
As you lace up your old gardening shoes and head out to the yard, do you think of stretching before you pull on your gloves and get to work? Most gardeners don’t, which is why according to the Ontario Chiropractic Association, “gardening is the most common source of back and… Read More about “Prep your body — the most important garden tool of all”
Getting the Facts about Whiplash
Grades 1 & 2 People injured in car crashes sometimes experience a strain of the neck muscles and surrounding soft tissue, known commonly as whiplash. This injury often occurs when a vehicle is hit from the rear or the side, causing a sharp and sudden movement of the head and… Read More about “Getting the Facts about Whiplash”