Why You Should Drink More Water!

Water is the elixir of life, but do we get enough of it? Many people think that substituting sodas, coffee and juice for water is enough to keep us hydrated and healthy, but nothing can beat the original and the best – water. Read More

The Perfect Office Chair Makes All the Difference

For the majority of us who work in office and at desk jobs, we spend a great deal of time sitting down. While sitting for most of the day seems pretty low risk compared to other occupational hazards, sitting in the same position all the time can stress the structures of the spine, and may result in injuries to the back, neck and even the wrist. It is important to find an office chair that is ergonomically designed to support the lower back and promote good posture. An ergonomic chair cannot only prevent injury and pain in the back, but it also maximizes your function at work. Read More

Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup That Bad?

High fructose corn syrup is a popular ingredient in sodas, fruit flavored drinks and most processed foods. It has become a staple alternative to cane sugar in many foods and beverages, but is it safe? There has been much controversy and debate over the health effects from long-term usage of high-fructose corn syrup. So far, research has yielded mixed results about its adverse consequences. Read More

Can I Benefit From Chiropractic Care if I Have Degenerative Disc Disease?

Sometimes patients who’ve been told they have degenerative disc disease wonder if chiropractic adjustments can still help them or if they’re safe. The answer to these questions depends on the patient’s individual circumstances, including whether the damaged discs are herniated or ruptured (bulging or broken) or have caused other conditions, such as osteoarthritis (a breakdown of the tissue that protects joints) or spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the channel within the spine that holds the spinal cord). Read More

The Role of Antioxidants in Good Health

Everyone has heard about the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining good health. Similarly, everyone knows that they should be getting exercise – or at the very least adding more activity into their days. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential – without it, you’ll find that your immune system starts to slack off a bit and you put yourself at a greater risk for catching a cold or coming down with the flu. Read More

Take Control of Chronic Childhood Infections

It’s 2 am and the crying has only gotten progressively worse across the past hour. You are pacing the downstairs hallway trying anything to soothe your inconsolable 10-month old so that your 5 and 8 year old kids can get some sleep upstairs. Your plan is to call the doctor’s office the moment they open – seven hours from now! Read More

Cold or Flu? Which is it?

During the winter months, the phone rings constantly with people who have “the flu”.Except…they don’t. Do you know the difference between having a cold and having the flu? Read More

The Dreaded Ankle Sprain: Audrey Diener

Apex High School pole vaulter, marching band member and recreational volleyball player Audrey Diener’s situation is not unusual – a recurring ankle injury. “It was silly things where Audrey would twist her ankle or she would step off a curb and be injured,” says her mother, Karla. “We thought she had weak ankles.” Read More

Pediatric Ankle Sprains: P.R.I.C.E. is not always right!

A recurring ankle injury as a teenager ultimately led to my first chiropractic experience and subsequent desire to become one.  In fact, ankle sprains make up 40% of all athletic injuries and 40% of these patients, like me, experience long-term dysfunction and symptoms.  Getting the very best treatment available for your young athlete’s injury is crucial to a quick recovery.  The modern P.R.I.C.E. formula (Protection (bracing), Restricted Activity, Ice, Compression, Elevation) often allows young athletes to be symptom free, but not fully prepared to return to their sport of choice. Read More

Repetitive Stress Injuries

Most pediatricians are finding a rise in repetitive stress injuries among their patients.  Most agree that overuse injuries are becoming far too common in our youth.  Renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews states that he is seeing 4 times as many of these injuries among his pediatric patients than 5 years ago .  He added that more young athletes are requiring surgery due to these injuries. Read More