These x-ray images tell a very important tale about aging that every person should know. The three pictures represent neck x-rays of three different individuals who are in their mid- fifties with a very similar history of trauma over the years including mild sports injuries, car accidents, and head trauma. The x-ray image on the left is of a person who has never received chiropractic care prior to the film being taken. The x-ray in the middle represents a person who has received … [Read more...] about A Picture Worth 1,000 Words
Health Care 100
The Hero and The Villain
If your personal journey lasted 80, 90 or 100 healthy years and beyond, who would be the hero of this story? If it did not, who would be the villain? From both a philosophical and a scientific perspective, the hero of this story would be your Innate Intelligence. The villain would be anything that interfered with the expression of this intelligence. Your body has within it an Innate Intelligence that strives to keep you functioning at your best and adapting to your environment. From the … [Read more...] about The Hero and The Villain
Why Medical Conditions Respond to Chiropractic
Many adults come in for their first chiropractic visit because of backaches, headaches, disc problems, digestive conditions or hormone imbalances. The list of medically diagnosed conditions or health problems that lead people to a chiropractor is lengthy. Parents often bring their children in for chiropractic care because they have watched them suffer from conditions such as ear infections, asthma, colds, colic, ADHD or sinus problems. Some conditions are severe and include concussions, … [Read more...] about Why Medical Conditions Respond to Chiropractic
Why Posture Matters
Did you know that your posture today can determine your future success in business, your day-to-day energy levels and how fast you age? Over the course of life, many of us can recall receiving posture reminders such as these: A parent or grandparent admonishes, “Raise your chin up and quit slouching!” A teacher demands, “Sit up straight in your chair!” A drill sergeant commands, “Hold your shoulders back and chest out!” A dance instructor reminds, “Find your center!” Since most … [Read more...] about Why Posture Matters
Suicide In The Medicine Chest
Suicide is in the news and in more medicine chests than ever. Sadly celebrities, veterans and ordinary people are taking their own lives at an alarming rate. This is tragic. Unfortunately, one of the primary causes, prescription drugs, is being callously brushed aside and swept under the rug. The rates are skyrocketing so much that for the first time in recent history, life expectancy in the United States has taken a downturn. Opioids are a primary culprit. These highly addictive pills are … [Read more...] about Suicide In The Medicine Chest
The Benefits of Lifestyle Care
The benefits of Lifestyle Care are many and well documented. From improving athletic performance, increasing brain function and increasing bone density to strengthening the immune system and preventing deterioration, the results can be dramatic. And as common sense and world-renowned chiropractor Dr. Ernie Landi has stated so eloquently, “If you prevent it, you don’t have to treat it.” Chiropractic Lifestyle Care is about keeping your mind, body, spine and nervous system functioning to its … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Lifestyle Care
Why Recurring Injuries Recur
Recurring injuries are annoying to athletes of all ages. They are also annoying to everyday people who want to enjoy the outdoors and recreational activities as well as those who just want to climb the stairs, sit at their computers or play with their kids without pain. Maybe they are annoying to you? If you want to eliminate recurring injuries, it's time to stop masking symptoms with drugs and get to the underlying cause. Over the counter medication, prescription drugs, or anything else … [Read more...] about Why Recurring Injuries Recur
Your Minimum is Not Your Maximum
What is your minimum life expectancy? Your maximum? How about for your children? What will your quality of life be like along the way? These quick calculations and facts can be a real wake up call for you and your loved ones. Calculate Your M-PYR™ (Pronounced “empire”) M-PYR stands for Minimum Potential Years Remaining. It takes into account what you know about your personal family history and compares this to your current age to determine the minimum number of years that you have … [Read more...] about Your Minimum is Not Your Maximum
Your Natural I.T. System
In today’s virtual world we all know the importance of a healthy I.T. system. This Information and Technology (IT) infrastructure is necessary for our homes, offices, and the communication between our loved ones to function properly. Wired and wireless, we count on this I.T. system every minute of every day. Within you, your Nervous System acts as your natural I.T. system to keep your body functioning properly by supplying your cells with Innervation. Innervation is defined as the … [Read more...] about Your Natural I.T. System
The Top 10 Reasons You Should Not Ignore a Backache
The top 10 reasons why you should not ignore a backache: 10. The straw will break the camel’s back We’ve all heard the expression “the straw that broke the camel’s back.” This is true for too many people who ignore minor spinal problems. One day they do something silly, like bend down to tie their shoe and they can’t get up. Major problems are much more painful and expensive to care for, and they can ruin your life forever. 9. The times that you need your spine the most will be the time … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Reasons You Should Not Ignore a Backache
