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We are often asked questions about various treatment options and which ones offer the best outcome and chance for success. Over the last several years Spinal Decompression Therapy has become one of the most popular treatments that patients ask about. Is spinal decompression therapy a good treatment option? Well the answer is that it really...

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120-Day Makeover Your body's cells and tissues are constantly undergoing replacement, remodeling, and makeovers. For example, your red blood cells - the cells that carry oxygen from your lungs to every other part of your body - replace themselves every 120 days. Other cells with such a high rate of turnover include the cells lining...

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Did you know that the smallest vertebrae in your spine supports the most vital organ in your body- the brain?   Incredibly, the cervical spine supports the full weight of your head, which is on average about 12 pounds.  Your neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and contains seven...

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Earlier in last month's issue, I discussed the importance of evaluating your stress in the most up-to-date and accurate way in an effort to determine if your Adrenal System was suffering from the effects of the accumulative stresses of life.   And if so, what would be the best approach to balancing those health issues that would result. ...

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Chiropractic Care and Healthy Eating Regular chiropractic care and consistent, healthy nutrition represent two powerful lifestyle choices for people interested in supporting their long-term health and well-being. These life-affirming action steps work together to give you more energy, more restful sleep, and an overall positive mental attitude. When you don't get enough nutritious food, your...

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The apparent dangers of high blood pressure and the frequent recommendation of prescription drugs to reduce the problem create a seemingly constant flood of both media warnings and advertising. Now, the results of a recent study could shed an entirely different light on the source of the problem. A study recently concluded in Chicago found...

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Chiropractic Care and Healthy Joints Technically speaking, chiropractic care helps balance weight-bearing loads in the spinal column. The immediate result is improved spinal biomechanics, which benefits all the other weight-bearing joints in the body, particularly the hips and knees.Hip function and knee function are directly related to how well your spine is working. Many times,...

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Oh those teenage years of frustration If you have ever wondered why the teenage years are so difficult for parents (and often the teens themselves) you need look no further than their brain. The brain undergoes rapid and profound development during the teen years, much more so than during most of childhood. It is a...

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It is this time of year that I like to find time to be thankful for my Dad.  He's always encouraged and continues to support me in my life.  He's forever willing to listen to me and offer good sound advice in life's challenging times.  He has instilled within me the strong belief that I can do anything I set my mind...

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Parents play an important role in helping kids reach and maintain a healthy weight. Temptation appears around every corner.  The kitchen is full of sweet and salty snacks, and television is constantly transmitting messages about the biggest burger, the gooiest desserts or the largest cup of soda that can be purchased for under a buck. ...

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