Thousands of people of all ages across the world were asked whether they would rather suffer from a back problem or a brain problem. Every single individual responded that they would choose to suffer from a back related issue. People tend to assume that even severe back problems present less of a health challenge than brain problems [...]
FDA Finally Bans Toxic Triclosan from Antibacterial Soap The federal Food and Drug Administration finally announced that Triclosan, a toxic chemical ingredient associated with hormone disruption in humans, will no longer be allowed in antibacterial hand soaps! As is with most chemical agents found in our environment including medications and vaccinations, the dangers of triclosan [...]
In my training, I've been witness to surgeons cutting open patients to perform surgeries that are complex and powerful. The risks of such procedures usually cannot be tangibly measured when it's a case of necessity. As in the case of urgent open heart surgery or when a patient loses the ability to control their bladder, or when a raging [...]
It's school time and that means traffic, homework and backpacks! School can be a pain in the neck, but we can certainly do something about it... especially for our kids sake. There are over 50 million children in America who carry backpacks every day, but many of these students have an overloaded bag or don’t wear [...]
Every single one of you should already know about the harmful effects of sitting, but of course, some sitting is not optional. Whether you’re on a flight, driving to work, having dinner or the work environment doesn’t allow for a standing workstation – sitting is a part of our life. Did anyone ever teach you [...]
Every elite athlete is concerned with keeping themselves in tip-top shape. These high performers know that it takes a combination of nutrition, recovery and work to excel in their sport, but these aren’t the only ways athletes stay in peak performance mode. Each year, a growing number are turning to chiropractic care including a vast [...]
Enough. I am tired of hearing 40 and 50 year olds complain about their age and using it as an excuse for their lack of activity. It's a BS excuse and a lie you keep telling yourself over and over. I am writing this article as a shout out to those of you who have [...]
Modern life does a great job at stressing out the human body. From processed foods and an ever growing list of chemicals, to sedentary lifestyles and abnormal body mechanics we are all exposed. So what can we do to keep our bodies from falling apart? Failing to address the importance of human structure and its [...]
Have you ever heard that sleep quality is just as important if not more than quantity? Wonder why some people can operate on 4 hours of sleep while others need 8? While modern science still doesn’t know all of the molecular mechanisms behind the purpose of sleep, we do know that it’s a huge component [...]
Over the last month I developed fatigue, mental fog, sleep disturbance, headaches, acid reflux, phlegm (gross), joint stiffness including neck and back pain and moodiness. I also measured an elevation of overall blood pressure, fasting glucose, and resting heart rate. All of these symptoms are completely out of the norm for me and the only [...]
