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As a nation, America is getting older – with another 10,000 Boomers turning 65 every day. And whether you like to admit it or not – and who does? – odds are you’re probably already experiencing at least some of the same nagging health issues you once thought only happened to your parents. What’s also […]
When my son was about 2 months old, I went to my doctor complaining of intense nerve pain radiating from my right shoulder all the way down my arm. “What arm do you use to carry your baby’s car seat?” she asked. It was the right. Mystery solved. Lugging around an infant seat is just […]
ROANOKE, Va. – Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability claims worldwide and one of the most common reasons that people miss work. Eight out of 10 American adults will experience back pain at some point in their life, so finding a way to get rid of that pain is something almost […]
Did you know that your child’s spine is a vital component of his or her health? The nervous system is so important that the first cells to differentiate at about seven hours after conception become the brain and spinal cord. Your child’s spine is literally his or her lifeline, because running through it is the […]
Though there are many different type of headache, many involve both the upper cervical region (the neck) and the head. Between the muscles that attach to the head and neck, the ligaments that hold the vertebrae together, the blood vessels that allow blood to flow to and from the head, and the nerves that allow […]
Tom Rexroth, a fourth-generation chiropractor of Rexroth Chiropractic Center in West Burlington, and his son, Joel, a fifth-generation chiropractor, see people referred to them by medical doctors for treatment every week, but that hasn’t always been the case. “I’ve been in practice 46 years, so in that period of time, it went from medical doctors […]
Some people advise that in addition to the usual rules about getting your flu shot, washing your hands more often and getting enough sleep, you should also think about shifting your diet towards foods that may boost your immunity. “When we’re sick, we don’t want to eat and don’t want to drink, but you need […]
When you’ve got a lot on the go, personal goals can get lost in the shuffle. Between work, kids, commuting, cooking, and housework, it can be hard to find the time for your personal health and fitness. Chiropractors can be part of the solution to building a healthier you. You may be surprised at the […]
Vitamin D, often known as the sunshine vitamin, plays an important role in your bone health. It is mostly made by the body through exposure to sunlight. This is unique to vitamin D since most vitamins come from the foods you eat. Having too much or too little vitamin D in your body can affect the amount […]
Foot pain robs you of a vast chunk of your quality of life,” says podiatrist Chris Delpierre from the Sports Science Institute in Cape Town. “Over time, your foot can move out of shape and bones can become more prominent, which can hurt. Feet can lose muscle tone. And if you gain weight, you are […]