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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Acupuncture
It is estimated that irritable bowel syndrome affects three to 20 percent of the population, with most studies ranging from 10 and 15 percent. In October 2012, a new clinical trial reported reduction of irritable bowel symptoms through the use … Continue reading
Do we really need 34 vaccinations before age 18?
This is the new recommendation just published by the CDC. Do you know what those 34 vaccine doses contain? Additives used in the production of vaccines may include suspending fluid (e.g. sterile water, saline, or fluids containing protein); preservatives and … Continue reading
Mental illness? Consider acupuncture to quit smoking
Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults Aged 18 Years or Older with Mental Illness (United States stats from 2009–2011) Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable illness and early death in the United States. Despite general declines in cigarette smoking, … Continue reading
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See a Chiropractor for Your Back Pain (You will be less likely to end up in surgery)
Whether a patient gets back surgery has a lot to do with whether they see a chiropractor or a surgeon first. Mayo Clinic recently stated that “back surgery is needed in only a small percentage of cases. Most back problems … Continue reading
Lower your Cholesterol naturally
Ok – for this one start with the diet I mentioned in the post on reducing inflammation – that entire dietary guideline will help but this is bonus! Pennsylvannia State University had 28 subjects eat an ounce (32 grams) of … Continue reading
Vitamin D with Lead Contamination?
Vitamin D and Lead??? Think vitamin D! A majority of us are deficient in this important nutrient that prevents bone loss, fibroids and breast cancer! BE CAREFUL of just buying an over the counter preparation! Consumer reports has listed a … Continue reading
Reduce Inflammation of Joints and Soft Tissues through diet
OK. So we all know what we should eat but maybe, just maybe, its the convenience of fast food or it just tastes good and this enables us to deviate from what we know we should be doing. When I … Continue reading
Car Seat Safety
This one is simple. Keep your children healthy in a car accident by protecting them adequately when you buckle them in. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among children in the United States and some literature would … Continue reading
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Vitamin C and E deficiencies causing childhood asthma!
In October 2012, it was reported in a new study that intake of vitamins C and E is associated with a reduced prevalence of asthma. Diagnoses of asthma are increasing, and currently it affects approximately 25 million Americans, which equals … Continue reading
Celiac Disease Patients Benefit From B-Vitamin Supplementation
Celiac disease is a genetically inherited condition of the small intestine, triggered by glutencontained in grains. Celiac disease affects nearly 1 percent of the population and is triggered by repeat reaction of the gastrointestinal tract’s immune system to the presence … Continue reading
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