Many people with low back pain have been told that a bulging disc was shown on their MRI and that the disc was the reason that they had back pain. They were then scheduled for an epidural injection or even surgery. In an article written by JC Smith, MA. DC, the subject of protruding (or
You probably know someone who has had a gallbladder problem. But what is it, and how do you take care of it? Your gallbladder sits below your liver on the right side of your chest just under the lower ribs. It is a sac that receives bile from the liver and then squeezes that bile
Over 30 million Americans suffer from age-related arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis. At the root of the condition is an overall low level of inflammation. People with osteoarthritis usually have high levels of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in their blood. These lipopolysaccharides are released from bacteria in the gut and enter the bloodstream when the gut is
Are you a sloucher? What is correct posture? The body should be in its “anatomical position” as much as possible – head up, shoulders back, keeping the normal spinal curves. By doing this, we reduce strain on the joints and muscles, and we also reduce strain on the organs. Body parts should be placed under
You’re minding your own business, winding your way towards home after a long day just back to work after the pandemic shutdown and suddenly – crunch! Someone collides with your car. Be it a rear-ending, t-bone, or head-on accident, it just isn’t a pretty situation. It is always a lot to handle on top of
Crunchy, sweet, and satisfying. Slice and steam them, sauté them, grate them into a delicious, chilled salad. Or chop them into sticks and roast them in the oven with ginger, garlic, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (yum), or pair them with frequent friends, celery and onion, into a mirepoix base for soups
Chiropractic care does wonders for the spine, neck, and upper and lower back. But did you know that chiropractic is a great source of healing for many other ailments? • Jaw – Excessive stress, teeth grinding, and spinal problems can cause TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders. Skilled chiropractic care can directly rebalance the muscles of the
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that your body cannot produce on its own. In an ideal world, we would all eat a diet rich in vitamin C with citrus fruits, vegetables with their skins, and more. But we don’t live in an ideal world. To ensure we have enough vitamin C for our bodies
Maintaining normal blood sugar levels is extremely important to good overall health. And just when we thought we’d heard enough to convince us to scratch toxic sugar from our diets comes an even bigger convincer – a study that shows that sugar-sweetened soda consumption may promote disease independently from its role in obesity. This is
Celery – a crunchy, cool green natural delight that becomes the perfect low-cal dipper for hummus or salsa. Great in salads or sauteed in soups. At just ten calories a stalk, for many years celery’s main claim to fame was as all-purpose diet food. But did you know that celery has a ton of nutritional
Omega-3s play an important role in supporting health, especially in the brain, heart, eyes, and joints. Most Americans lack sufficient quantities of this key nutrient. The standard American diet is high in Omega-6 fatty acids and low in Omega-3s, which can damage your health. Now there is a test to assess the integrity of the
Did you know that your feet can be causing your back pain? Problems with your feet can also cause knee pain, hip pain, and even neck pain. Our feet are our foundation – everything else rests on top of our feet. If our foundation is off-center, or tilting, or not moving correctly, everything above it
