Balance and brain health are two important health variables that can suffer dramatically as we age. Fortunately, research suggests improving one can benefit the other, particularly in terms of their interaction. Researchers have found that senior patients who perform balance exercises improve brain neuroplasticity – essentially the brain’s ability to restructure itself – and reduce […]
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 […]
