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What is a concussion?
A concussion is the mildest form of traumatic brain injury. Usually occurs after a blow to the head or after whiplash causes fast shaking of the head and brain. The brain is a soft organ inside a hard shell, and when hit, it can bounce around and cause bruising. (think of Jell-O in a mold). They are very common – about 3.8 million per year are reported in the US, and over 100k are in children.
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This week I tried something that I have never done before- fasting. My husband did it last year for a few days and suggested that I try it. I have heard a lot about it, but never really researched it. Until he gave me this book: The Complete Guide to Fasting by Jason Fung.
My main goal was to jumpstart my weight loss after knee surgery this past Nov. Little did I know that I would learn SO much about myself in this experience. Today I will discuss: What fasting is, how it affects the body, and give you some suggestions to easily implement this ancient practice into your life After looking at the board in the front of our office this week, stretching is one healthy habit that a many of our patients would like to adopt this month. And why not?? It has SO many health benefits attached to it!
I will discuss today: Why stretching is so important, some common myths about stretching, and how to implement it in your daily routine. What if I told you that you have something inside you that will naturally improve your digestion, reduce risk of diabetes, improve your sleep and slow down aging… It’s Walking!
Walking is the most underrated health hack that there is here is why you need to get your 10,000 daily steps in. Although your biggest goal may be to lower your blood sugar levels, you may be surprised to hear that there are many other benefits of walking after eating a meal that affect our physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Here is a list of nine health benefits of taking a short walk post-meal and incorporating a walking program in your daily routine:
Cupping therapy, an ancient practice with roots in traditional Chinese medicine, has gained popularity for its ability to alleviate muscle tightness and soreness. We have been offering it in our office for a few years now, and I wanted to share with you how this therapy works and the benefits it offers.
In today's fast-paced world, maintaining the health and well-being of your family can be a daunting task. With busy schedules, various stressors, and the constant barrage of information about health, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, one effective and often overlooked approach to family wellness is chiropractic care. Here’s why families should consider making wellness chiropractic care a part of their routine health practices.
Essential oils are compounds that are extracted from plants. These oils capture the plant’s scent and flavor, or “essence”, and they often have therapeutic and medicinal effects.
The herbicide glyphosate, Roundup, has been used since the 1970’s, under the guise that side effects were minimal. However, recently, concerns have increased worldwide about the harmful direct and indirect health effects on health
Today’s discussion: What it is, how prevalent it is in our country, its harms to human health, and what we can do about it. Everyone has parasites. Some sources say that 70% of people are dealing with them and that they are one of the main causes of cancer. But if the immune systems are working properly, they can be removed naturally without the host even noticing. When the immune system is out of balance and challenged, then they can take over and create a health concern.
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