[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls water fluoridation – the addition of industrial-grade fluoride to community water supplies – “one of the top ten public health achievements of the 20th century.” But, pioneering biological dentist Dr. David Kennedy has another term for it: “a public health fraud.” No doubt, adding fluoride to […]

By Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS [dropcap]A[/dropcap] number of significant health conditions begin to have a greater impact with age. Some of these are not immediately symptomatic, and often people are unaware of the deterioration until they develop a loss of functional capacity and independence. Over time, repetitive stresses and normal forces result in a slow […]

[dropcap]C[/dropcap]an’t seem to get rid of that low back pain? Your chiropractor can help in multiple ways. In fact, a new study suggests custom orthotics (shoe inserts) are an effective treatment option, alone or in combination with chiropractic care, for relieving pain and improving function in patients with chronic low back pain. Researchers randomized 225 […]

Kevin M. Wong, DC [dropcap]A[/dropcap]nkle injuries are not only common, but also costly for many people. According to a study published in 2013, in the United States alone, an estimated 2 million acute ankle sprains occur each year, averaging $318 to $914 per sprain.1 Ankle sprains are significant because if not treated properly, the patient […]

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the past 15 years, soy and soy-based foods (soy milk, tofu, and soy flour) have gained considerable attention in regard to their rich nutrient composition (vegetable protein, fiber, B vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, and phytochemicals, such as isoflavones), and studies have looked at their potential health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced […]