It’s hard to believe that there was a time that doctors recommended smoking! “26,000 doctors recommend smoking” was a common Lucky Strike cigarette ad that blanketed all forms of media. Similar ads blanketed the media by Camel and many other brands. Cigarettes were considered so “safe” that they were marketed to children in the form of candy cigarettes! From Cool to Catastrophe What was once considered a cool, totally safe social activity, we now know is directly linked to cancer, lung … [Read more...] about Doctors Recommend Smoking?
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The Hidden Effects of Head Injuries
The issues surrounding head injuries, including concussions, have never been a part of mainstream conversation more than they are right now. The reports of thousands of ex-NFL players suing their former league regarding their mental health have shaken the sport down to its youngest players. Recently, pee-wee football organizations have released new rules limiting contact during practices. Every athlete and parent knows football isn’t the only sport that is raising concerns about head … [Read more...] about The Hidden Effects of Head Injuries
Four Brain Healthy Resolutions
Now is a great time to take stock of the areas of your life that could benefit from some subtle shifts in perspective, as well as new habits. There are endless ways you can support your brain health; take a look at four of our favorites! Get your body moving A recent study published by the American Academy of Neurology indicates that aerobic exercise may play a significant role in reversing and preventing cognitive decline. We often associate aerobic exercise with … [Read more...] about Four Brain Healthy Resolutions
VAXXERS, ANTI-VAXXERS and a Rational Stance by Physicians
The debate between "Vaxxers" and "Anti-Vaxxers" is raging as a blitzkrieg of legislation is attempting to be bullied through government agencies mandating that every child be vaccinated, while eliminating personal and religious exemptions. There are so many important factors in play, but for the sake of political urgency, this letter to federal agencies from the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons is on point! The letter, as published on their website, is reprinted below in its … [Read more...] about VAXXERS, ANTI-VAXXERS and a Rational Stance by Physicians
Your Beautiful Brain
If you want to live up to your potential thoughout your lifetime, you must take care of your beautiful brain. Your brain and nervous system are absolutely amazing and should not be taken for granted. Here are a few spectacular facts and health tips about your beautiful brain to ponder: Your brain consists of about 100 billion neurons. There are anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 synapses for each neuron. There are no pain receptors in the brain, so the brain can feel no pain. There … [Read more...] about Your Beautiful Brain
Learning From Symptoms
There’s a lot we can learn from symptoms. If you have been suffering from symptoms for any length of time, you are probably tired of the learning process. However, the more you learn about them and address their underlying cause rather than just treat them, the better you're able to make choices that minimize symptoms and keep your body functioning at its highest level for a lifetime. Lesson 1: Symptoms don’t always mean your body is broken. If you have ever had food poisoning for example, … [Read more...] about Learning From Symptoms
Ultimate Health Care Technology
The Ultimate Health Care Technology requires no batteries or electricity of any kind. It adapts to changes in weather, food intake, stress levels, and work habits. It also adapts to changes in your environment and the intensity of your physical training and exercise. You can direct it to perform at the highest level possible with your choices. This Ultimate Health Care Technology is your body's Innate Intelligence. You Have This! You have, within you, an Innate Intelligence. Present from … [Read more...] about Ultimate Health Care Technology
Neuroplasticity and Nerve Regeneration
How many of us know someone who has been affected by a brain injury or a disease like Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, ALS, Alzheimer's, or Dementia? Or how many of us wish we could just focus better, improve our brain power, and protect ourselves from neurodegenerative diseases? Science has long proclaimed that the human body could not regenerate nerves once they are lost or damaged. But, luckily for us Innate Intelligence finds a way to prove us wrong. Doctors of Chiropractic have … [Read more...] about Neuroplasticity and Nerve Regeneration
Immune System Science Simplified
A report by the American Physiological Society has confirmed and clarified the importance of the nervous system in regulating the immune system. The report entitled Neural Control of the Immune System states “Neural reflexes support homeostasis by modulating the function of organ systems. Recent advances in neuroscience and immunology have revealed that neural reflexes also regulate the immune system.”1 This important research validates what many chiropractic patients have been experiencing … [Read more...] about Immune System Science Simplified
Opioid Crisis: Explosion and Solutions
The Opioid epidemic is one of the most damaging health crises of our era. According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control, between July 2016 and September 2017, the locations under study (across 45 states) had a 30 percent increase in Opioid-related fatalities. 1 Even overall life expectancy is now in decline, in part from the spike in deaths caused by Opioids, according to a staggering report by NPR in December.2 You probably know someone that has been affected by … [Read more...] about Opioid Crisis: Explosion and Solutions
