Imagine how you communicate your pain to another person. It’s simple, you tell them or show them that you are in pain. Now think about how an infant or child can communicate their pain with you. The most obvious form is through crying. However, because children cry for a number of reasons, it is easy …
Are all processed foods created equal? More and more, the words “processed” and “GMO” have been demonized in lieu of “all-natural” and “organic.” But are these just marketing ploys or are we justified for favoring an organic apple over a non-organic one? There is no blame here. It is difficult to decipher the thousands of …
You hear it all of the time, “stand up straight!” or “don’t slouch!” Since elementary school, these phrases have urged us to correct our posture. Why? Posture affects how our bodies move, perform everyday activities and the health of our spine. Bad Posture Can Be Corrected Many factors affect your posture. Whether it be driving …
Summer is right around the corner and despite the unusually wet weather we have had during May, the sun is on it’s way ensuring more time spent outside. This includes taking your workouts outside as well! Though this fills me with excitement, I also understand the fear of the impact aerobics such as jogging and biking have on …
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It seems like standing desks are becoming more and more popular these days. In fact, many offices worldwide have adopted them to promote good health. But are they truly beneficial? If you think of it simply, humans are made to be active. How do you feel after sitting for eight hours every day? A sedentary …
In this article, I will give you some guidelines and hopefully a different perspective with which to view pain, including neck and lower back pain. My patients often ask me when they can expect their lower back pain to go away. My response is always a bit vague because I don’t view pain as …
After reviewing a number of recent medical studies, I conclude that a multivitamin supplement is good nutritional insurance for everyone. The topic of multivitamins and their benefit, or lack thereof, has been circling around my office for years. Conflicting research results have led some to claim that multivitamins are a waste of money, so it’s …
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Before you answer the question, let me give you a definition to consider. The World Health Organization defines health as “… a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Health is positive vitality, not just getting by. Health is our default state of being when …
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season in full swing, it’s easy to get distracted by the seemingly never ending list of things to do, gifts to buy and people to see. All too often, many tend to disregard their own needs during this time and may be suffering needlessly. Sciatica is known …
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Some estimates suggest 25% of Americans have a headache right now! That means 1 in 4 people are experiencing an unnecessary symptom of some greater problem going on within their body. A frequent & often overlooked cause of headaches is the malfunction of spinal bones in the neck and upper back. When your spine loses …