Sep
15
Can Prenatal or Early Childhood Exposure To Antibiotics Increase Asthma?
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Asthma is a serious condition that affects millions of people every day. Asthma is an inflammation of the bronchial airways – when the airways become inflamed, a victim can experience difficulty breathing, tightening of the chest and wheezing.
In children, asthma is the leading serious chronic condition, affecting about 7 million children every year. Of all the various reasons why children make a trip to the ER, asthma is one of the top three reasons. It is a serious condition – and although treatable, it is still dangerous.
With such a serious condition being so common in children, it is important for researchers to discover any possible links to the onset of asthma. One possible link is the early exposure to antibiotics. A recent study indicated that kids given antibiotics during the first 12 months of their life had about a 16 percent greater risk of developing asthma. The study also indicated that children exposed to antibiotics while still in the womb had about a 24 percent greater risk of developing the harmful condition. Although the study was only indicative of a potential link between asthma and antibiotics, the information is still useful. Read more
Sep
9
7 Chiropractic Myths
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When you hear the word “chiropractic” what do you think of?
Many people have a misunderstanding of chiropractic therapy. It is not a strange, “voodoo” medicine – it is a proven form of treatment. Before you swear off the unknown based on what you may have heard, examine the facts. Chiropractic treatment provides millions of people with pain management and relief.
The following seven chiropractic myths are just that – myths. Knowing the truth can help you make an informed decision about seeking chiropractic treatment.
1. Chiropractic care is just for your back – Chiropractors treat many sources of pain, including knees, ankles, shoulders, and just about anywhere on your body. Your spine is the center of your entire body; keep it in top shape, and you’ll feel good, from your head to your toes.
2. Treatment hurts – Chiropractic treatment should not be painful. Many patients feel almost immediate relief from each treatment. Read more
Aug
31
Chiropractic Care As An Alternative in Cancer Pain Treatment
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Being diagnosed with cancer is a devastating experience. Not only do you have to deal with the emotional effects of the diagnosis, you have to begin dealing with the physical effects of treatment.
Cancer treatment often “takes it all out of you”, leaving you in various forms of pain and discomfort as the treatment fights the cancer. And if the medication from cancer treatment isn’t enough, you also wind up having to put even more medications into your body for pain relief.
Fortunately, many people have discovered that chiropractic care can help alleviate your cancer pain treatment in a natural way. Read more
Aug
24
When you hear the word sports, chances are that you might think football, baseball and other traditionally “male” sports. The truth is that girls are very active in sports, including male-dominated sports. In this day and age, there is no reason to differentiate between the sexes when it comes to sports. Girls and boys can both benefit from playing sports. To instill a love of sports in your daughter, you have to start young. There are many reasons why girls should play sports at school beyond just the physical aspect.
Health – It is a fact that sports keep kids active and active kids are usually healthier. To help keep your little girl’s health at its best, enroll her in one or two sports at school. You can also encourage her to participate in daily Physical Education (P.E.) classes to get her daily dose of exercise. Read more
Aug
17
Why Chiropractic Should Be Part Of Your Recovery Plan From An Accident Or Injury
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It happens every day – someone is involved in a minor fender-bender and, after exchanging insurance information, all parties involved go home. Most people don’t give the little wreck another thought. After all, they feel fine right now and the accident wasn’t serious. However, what many people fail to realize is that some injuries, especially injuries to the spine do not show up right away. You can be in a minor accident and wake up in excruciating pain the next day or even several days later.
Whether you have a case of whiplash or just some bumps and bruises, you need relief from your pain. When you visit your doctor, he or she will likely point you in the direction of the nearest pharmacy. For many people, the thought of filling their bodies with over-the-counter or prescription drugs is not something they want to do. So they begin looking for alternatives.
A visit to the chiropractor can relieve your pain without the use of any drugs. Read more
Aug
10
Millions of people suffer with prolonged back pain every day. The root of the problem can be a variety of things, including work-related strain and permanent damage from an injury.
Regardless of the reason for the back pain, the prospect of living with pain every day is daunting. For some patients, the pain is unbearable and they turn to surgery in hopes of getting some sort of relief. What many back pain sufferers do not realize is that chiropractic care can help alleviate back pain, thus allowing you to avoid surgery.
Chiropractic treatment has a proven track record of alleviating pain without risky surgery. Back surgery has no guarantees – it is usually the last resort of a patient in pain. Read more
Aug
5
Whether you work from a home office or an office away from home, it is important to have an ergonomically correct workspace. Otherwise, you run the risk of having various health problems. For instance, tendonitis, back pain and neck pain are just a few of the potential problems. The following ten tips will help you create an ergonomically correct office, leaving you free to focus on work rather than managing your pain.
1. Keep frequently used items within reach. This will help you to avoid a lot of stretching and reaching.
2. Keep your keyboard flat on the desk. Even if it has an adjustment to lift it up, keep it flat.
3. Your armrests on your desk chair should be adjusted to ensure that your arms are parallel to the floor and your wrists are at a natural angle when typing. Read more
Jul
26
“My mother has been living with arthritis for years. She’s seen doctor after doctor, and tried many different types of pain medication. Nothing helps, and her joint pain continues to come back stronger than ever. Can chiropractic treatment help, even if she’s been dealing with arthritis for years?”
Millions of people suffer from arthritis. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common types of arthritis, both of which distress the joints. Arthritis causes great pain for the afflicted individual, and while there are many over-the-counter medications and even prescription medications to help alleviate the pain, there is no known cure for arthritis. The most a doctor can do is try to help people manage the symptoms and the pain.
For this reason, chiropractic treatment is becoming a popular way to alleviate the pain involved with arthritis. Chiropractic care involves a natural approach to pain relief and many people appreciate this natural way of battling arthritis. Instead of putting various chemicals into their bodies in hopes of pain relief, people have found chiropractic treatment a safe and natural alternative. Read more
Jul
20
Fifty percent of children will suffer from a middle ear infection before their first birthday. Sixty-six percent will have at least one middle ear infection by the time they are three. For many of these children, this ear infection is the beginning of a painful and repetitive cycle with potential long term hearing effects.
For the occasional ear infection, many doctors will prescribe an antibiotic. Unfortunately, this treatment is only effective if the cause of the infection is bacterial rather than viral. Children who suffer from chronic ear infections may face even more invasive treatments involving surgery and general anesthesia. Read more
Jul
8
What Is A Herniated Disc?
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It can be a real pain in the neck to have a pain in your back. Millions of people suffer from some sort of back pain at some point in their life. Some of the pains are minor and can be relieved with rest and anti-inflammatory medications. Others are more severe and recurring, causing you to constantly live in pain.
While some types of back pains are easy to diagnose, it can be more difficult for doctors to diagnose a herniated disc. It can be helpful for you to understand what a herniated disc is and what symptoms to look for. With this knowledge, you can better explain your pains to your doctor and possibly speed up a diagnosis.
When talking with different members of the health industry, you may actually hear a variety of terms. “Herniated disc”, “pinched nerve” and “bulging disc” are all commonplace in conversation, yet may mean different things to different people. “Ruptured disk”, “slipped disc”, and “collapsed disc” only add to the confusion. Read more
