Handling Headaches
All Migraines are headaches. However, only about 7 percent of headaches are migraines.The effect of a migraine is extreme sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and possibly vomiting. Migraines last from 4 to 24 hours, and range in severity from painful to absolutely debilitating.Current treatment includes resting in a dark, quiet room, sleeping and chiropractic […]
Chronic Fatigue
It is a bit unsettling to tell your doctor that your chief complaint is feeling tired all the time only to hear your diagnosis is called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which basically means you are tired all the time. Understanding why your body is lacking energy is the key to understanding this ailment. Certainly, more research […]
The Time Machine
The Macintosh operating system for Apple computers contains a subprogram called “Time Machine” that allows you to reset your status to any previously saved state. Provided that you have designated a location for backups, you can literally go back in time and recover documents, directories, and applications you may have overwritten, deleted, or otherwise lost. […]
Growing Pains and Chiropractic Care
Written by Trica Arndt, DC, DACCP http://icpa4kids.org/Wellness-Articles/growing-pains-and-chiropractic-care.html “Ouch! My legs hurt, Mommy!” Have you ever had your child wake up in the middle of the night complaining of leg pains? Do you remember having them as a child? These are commonly referred to as “growing pains” and can be defined as recurrent leg pain in […]
Chiropractic Care of a Hiatal Hernia & Vagus Nerves
http://www.livestrong.com/article/550286-chiropractic-care-of-a-hiatal-hernia-vagus-nerves/ The hiatus is an opening in your diaphragm muscle that allows your food pipe to pass through to your stomach. A hiatal hernia happens when a portion of your stomach pushes up through the hiatus and into your chest, according to Health Services at Columbia University. This can cause a series of health problems […]
Fibromyalgia
http://www.acatoday.org/content_css.cfm?CID=2206 If you or your loved ones have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you may be wondering what the disorder means for you. The condition still remains a mystery, although an estimated 3 to 6 percent of Americans, predominantly women, have fibromyalgia syndrome. Even diagnosing the condition can be complex: according to the National Fibromyalgia Association, […]
Chiropractic & Urinary Incontinence
J Chiropr Med. 2012 Mar; 11(1): 49–57. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2011.10.002 PMCID: PMC3315873 Conservative chiropractic management of urinary incontinence using applied kinesiology: a retrospective case-series report Scott C. Cuthberta, and Anthony L. Rosnerb Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► Abstract Objective The purpose of this case series is to describe the chiropractic management of 21 patients with daily stress and occasional […]
Chiropractic Approach to Ear Infections
From www.acatoday.org Ear problems can be excruciatingly painful, especially in children. With 10 million new cases every year, ear infections (otitis media) are the most common illness affecting babies and young children and the number one reason for visits to the pediatrician—accounting for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. Almost half of all […]
If the Disease Doesn’t Kill You, the Cure Might
Chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes have increasingly high prevalence in world populations.1 Such prevalence is rising despite extensive use of prescription medications. Problematically, many people have two or more concurrent chronic disorders and are taking multiple medications. Still often the various physicians are not in contact and are not aware of the patient’s complete […]
Lines of Force
Most chronic joint-related problems involving the hip, knee, and ankle1,2 can be successfully managed with conservative treatment. Surgery for such conditions is typically a last resort and frequently does not work out well. Revision (repeat) procedures are common and represent a failure of appropriate patient selection. Severe, unrelenting, intractable pain is a suitable indication for procedures […]