A study published in Experimental Brain Research looked at the neck’s influence on brain’s balance and knowing where we are in space. Researchers found that neck movement had a major impact on our brain’s ability to maintain these systems (the vestibular system). This is very important for people with losses of neck motion, neck pain, […]
Chiropractic Adjustment Effects Heart Rate
Changes In Heart Rate and Variability With A Chiropractic Manipulation. This is an interesting study looking at the effects of Chiropractic adjustments of the neck on heart rate and heart rate variability. We tend to think of our bodies as a group of independent parts. This idea has become more and more prevalent with the […]
Shocking Over The Counter Pain Reliever Risks
Very Serious Risks Associated with Over The Counter Pain Relievers You may be unaware of the risks associated with taking NSAIDs (ibuprofen/motrin/advil, naproxen/aleve, aspirin, and many prescription anti-inflammatories) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol). These pain relieving, anti-inflammatory drugs are one of the most widely used types of medicines in the US. More than 70 million prescriptions and […]
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 […]
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