Our children are consuming far too much sugar and they’re starting at an increasingly younger age. That’s a big problem because excess sugar, particularly if it doesn’t come from a natural, whole-food source such as fruit (although too much fruit sugar isn’t good for you, either) can contribute to the same health issues it causes […]
By John Hanks, DC Far too often, people attribute neck pain to stress and take medication to mask the symptoms. Sound familiar? Fortunately, if you’re a chiropractic patient, you know there’s a better, safer way. My neck feels OK right now. I can turn my head left and right and down and back. (Well, that […]
The title says it all, but let’s delve into the research and see the latest reason why parents should be cautious when considering the use of ibuprofen (common brand names: Advil, Motrin, etc.). We’ll start with the basics: What’s sinusitis? Sinusitis is essentially a sinus infection caused by bacteria. Whenever a child’s (or adult’s, for […]
And it’s especially for postmenopausal women, who are already at a higher risk for bone issues compared to younger women who have yet to experience menopause. In fact, postmenopausal women who drink several sodas on a daily basis (classified as “heavy soda drinkers,” but not as unlikely as you might think; that’s as few as […]
You may think you need to fuel up with a good breakfast before doing any physical activity first thing in the morning, but research suggests doing the opposite may actually be beneficial from a health perspective. For example, research summarized in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism suggests people who exercise first and then […]
