Chronic Conditions Center Blog
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Introduction Fatty acids are considered essential nutrients meaning that we (humans) cannot synthesize them ourselves. We must obtain them through our diet. There are a number of different types of fatty acids including omega 3, omega 6, and omega 9. Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids come from terrestrial food sources from eating plants and […]
Uneven Pelvis Leads to Lower Back Pain
Introduction Lower back pain is an incredibly common problem that affects tens of millions of Americans each year. A very high percentage of hospital emergency department, as well as primary care physician office visits, are because of chronic lower back pain. Lower back pain affects all races, all genders, and people of all ages. Sedentary […]
8 Facts About Headaches
A Very Common Problem Headaches are a very common health problem affecting 25 million Americans every year. There are over 300 different types of headaches that have been categorized by neurologists and other specialists. We spend billions of dollars each year for relief. Not only is a significant percentage of the population affected on an […]
12 Myths About Chiropractic Exposed
1. Chiropractic Doesn’t Work Chiropractic is like all health disciplines. It works for some problems and doesn’t work for other problems. For musculoskeletal problems (like back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated discs, auto accident injuries, work comp injuries, and sports injuries) chiropractic works exceptionally well. In fact, in many […]
How Medicine Is Failing Autoimmunity Patients
Introduction With the media’s focus on cancer and heart disease, most people don’t know we are living in the midst of an autoimmune epidemic. Some shocking stats: • The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) estimates up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease (AD). In comparison, cancer affects up to 9 million and […]
Frozen Shoulder
Introduction The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It is a ball and socket joint which consists of three bones (humerus, scapula and clavicle). There are some important bony landmarks in the shoulder include the acromion (a bony projection from the scapula), the clavicle (the collar bone) and […]
Patch Care Or Corrective Care?
Introduction Millions of Americans suffer with musculoskeletal problems. These issues can present as back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, sciatica, muscle spasms and other issues. Most doctors are focused on symptom relief. They aren’t focused on finding and treating the root causes of what is driving these problems. The most common therapy used by doctors […]
Why Don’t Medical Doctors Refer to Chiropractors?
Introduction Most people who suffer from acute or chronic back pain will go to a medical doctor for help. Yet despite their best efforts, medical doctors fail to help most back pain, sufferers. M.D.s utilize medications as their primary means to help people. Research has shown drugs to be the most effective for acute, self-limiting […]
Six Tips For Meal Planning Success
1. Plan Ahead I find nothing is more frustrating than being hungry for a particular meal or snack and opening the refrigerator to find that I don’t have the ingredients to make it. What I have found is that eating healthy and eating well takes some planning. If you plan your meals in advance, you […]
The Science and Art of Grocery Shopping
Stick to the Outside of the Store When grocery shopping, you want to stick to the periphery (outside four walls) of the store. All of the nutritious foods are located around the walls. All of the bad stuff is located on the inside. The Majority of Your Shopping Should Be In the Produce Section Of […]
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Introduction Fatty acids are considered essential nutrients meaning that we (humans) cannot synthesize them ourselves. We must obtain them through our diet. There are a number of different types of fatty acids including omega 3, omega 6, and omega 9. Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids come from terrestrial food sources from eating plants and […]
Uneven Pelvis Leads to Lower Back Pain
Introduction Lower back pain is an incredibly common problem that affects tens of millions of Americans each year. A very high percentage of hospital emergency department, as well as primary care physician office visits, are because of chronic lower back pain. Lower back pain affects all races, all genders, and people of all ages. Sedentary […]
8 Facts About Headaches
A Very Common Problem Headaches are a very common health problem affecting 25 million Americans every year. There are over 300 different types of headaches that have been categorized by neurologists and other specialists. We spend billions of dollars each year for relief. Not only is a significant percentage of the population affected on an […]
12 Myths About Chiropractic Exposed
1. Chiropractic Doesn’t Work Chiropractic is like all health disciplines. It works for some problems and doesn’t work for other problems. For musculoskeletal problems (like back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated discs, auto accident injuries, work comp injuries, and sports injuries) chiropractic works exceptionally well. In fact, in many […]
How Medicine Is Failing Autoimmunity Patients
Introduction With the media’s focus on cancer and heart disease, most people don’t know we are living in the midst of an autoimmune epidemic. Some shocking stats: • The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) estimates up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease (AD). In comparison, cancer affects up to 9 million and […]
Frozen Shoulder
Introduction The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It is a ball and socket joint which consists of three bones (humerus, scapula and clavicle). There are some important bony landmarks in the shoulder include the acromion (a bony projection from the scapula), the clavicle (the collar bone) and […]
Patch Care Or Corrective Care?
Introduction Millions of Americans suffer with musculoskeletal problems. These issues can present as back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, sciatica, muscle spasms and other issues. Most doctors are focused on symptom relief. They aren’t focused on finding and treating the root causes of what is driving these problems. The most common therapy used by doctors […]
Why Don’t Medical Doctors Refer to Chiropractors?
Introduction Most people who suffer from acute or chronic back pain will go to a medical doctor for help. Yet despite their best efforts, medical doctors fail to help most back pain, sufferers. M.D.s utilize medications as their primary means to help people. Research has shown drugs to be the most effective for acute, self-limiting […]
Six Tips For Meal Planning Success
1. Plan Ahead I find nothing is more frustrating than being hungry for a particular meal or snack and opening the refrigerator to find that I don’t have the ingredients to make it. What I have found is that eating healthy and eating well takes some planning. If you plan your meals in advance, you […]
The Science and Art of Grocery Shopping
Stick to the Outside of the Store When grocery shopping, you want to stick to the periphery (outside four walls) of the store. All of the nutritious foods are located around the walls. All of the bad stuff is located on the inside. The Majority of Your Shopping Should Be In the Produce Section Of […]