Health
Sciatica Pain
Monday, October 13th, 2008The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain and possibly tingling, numbness or weakness that travels from the low back though the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of the leg.
The vast majorities of people who experience sciatica get better with time (usually a few weeks or months) and find [...]
Chiropractic for little growing bodies!
Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Millions of adults visit chiropractors regularly – but what about children? Their developing spines and bodies cope with the bumps and bruises of learning to walk, playing sports and just being a kid. It begs the question: Have you taken your child to the chiropractor yet?
Our children are perhaps the most precious things we have [...]
Inactivity Results In Muscle and Ligament Damage
Friday, October 3rd, 2008Muscles and ligaments are stressed throughout life; constructed to adjust to varying levels of activity. But, when they are exposed to higher than usual levels of stress, they are prone to short term injury or long term damage…
However, what many people fail to realize is, problems also develop when these tissues aren’t exposed to the [...]
Poor Health Result of Poor Sleep Habits
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008We all know that it is very important to get a good night sleep. Here at the Charlotte Chiropractic center, we strive to educate our patients how important great health is and if you have great health, you have everything. Did you know nearly one-third of Americans are sleep deprived, according to a recent study? [...]
Spinal Manipulation Found To Decrease Menstrual Pain
Monday, September 29th, 2008The results of recent clinical pilot study originally conceived and developed by two National College of Chiropractic students, Katrina Kokjohn, D.C., and Della Schmid, M.S., D.C., “ Pain and Prostaglandin Levels in Dysmenorrheic Women following Spinal Manipulation,” indicates that menstrual pain decreased significantly for those treated by spinal manipulation.
Patricia Brennan, Ph.D., dean of research at [...]
15 Super Foods You Should Eat!
Thursday, September 25th, 20081. SWEET POTATOES
A nutritional All-Star- one of the most nutritious vegetables you can eat. They are loaded with carotenoids, vitamin c, potassium and fiber.
2. WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD
It’s higher in fiber and about a dozen vitamins and minerals than refined white or “wheat flour”.
3. BROCCOLI
Lot of vitamin c, carotenoids and folic acid.
4. STRAWBERRIES
Excellent source of vitamin c [...]
Disk Problems & Back Surgery
Monday, September 22nd, 2008What are disc and what do they do?
Between your spinal bones (vertebrae) are flexible, gel-like pads called intervertebral discs that give your spine it’s curves and flexibility(a curved, flexible spine is stronger than a straight rigid one). Discs affect your height too-you are about ¼”-1/2” taller when you wake up than when you go to [...]
Pregnancy & Chiropractic
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Chiropractic care is essential for the pregnant mother. Her systems and organs are now providing for two and their optimal function is critical for the baby’s healthy development. The mothers spine and pelvis undergo many changes and adaptions to compensate for the growing baby and the risk of interference to her nervous system is increased. [...]
Chiropractic: 100 Times Safer Than Drugs
Thursday, August 14th, 2008A recent review showed that chiropractic adjustments are more effective for neck pain than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs). The study evaluated any potential risk of serious injury or death that could result from chiropractic adjustment; assessed evidence to determine if chiropractic adjustments are effective treatments for neck pain, and assessed the risk and effects of (NSAIDs)-the [...]
Poor Health Result of Poor Sleep Habits
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008Nearly one-third of Americans are sleep deprived, according to a recent study. Results show that getting less than 6.9 hours of sleep each night takes a more extreme toll on the body than most people realize.
Inadequate amounts of sleep affects the memory, according to a recent study conducted a Harvard University. Without enough sleep, newly-aquired [...]
