A recent research article published in the BMJ shows an additional connection between stress and the heart, This is very important given the massive numbers of people suffering from heart problems. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every […]
Chiropractic Improves Stress (PET Study)
Stress Causes and Contributes To So Many Health Problems It’s often said that stress kills… and there’s a lot of truth in that statement particularly when we’re talking about chronic stress. A 2008 research paper found that up to 90% of all primary care doctor visits dealt with a stress related health problem. Stress related […]
Sugar, Salt, and Heart Disease
Sugar, not salt, should be the focus in treating high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease according to a recent study. A Very Important Message About Heart Disease. Sugar intake (especially fructose), not salt, is putting you at serious risk of cardiovascular/heart problems according to this research. Cardiovascular disease kills more people than anything else in […]
Changes In Brain Activity On PET Scan After Chiropractic Adjustment
Metabolic changes in brain and skeletal muscles observed after spinal manipulation. This interesting small study used young adult males that had some neck pain and shoulder stiffness but had no abnormalities on MRI. Researchers did a brain scan measuring activity pre and post chiropractic treatment to identify any possible changes from the adjustment. They also […]
How To Raise Fit Kids
Helping Your Kids Get and Stay Fit. The National Institutes of Health reports about 55% of adults are overweight or obese. This is up from 43% in the 60’s. How heavy and how healthy we are often is related to our habits when young. Our kids now are becoming increasingly sedentary, only 19% are physically […]
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