Chiropractic: A Unique Approach Chiropractic is unlike any other approach to health. Chiropractic is founded on the principle that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. As long as the systems of the body are in balance, the individual will remain disease-free. Unlike other health-care professionals, doctors of[…]
Are Headaches Affecting Your Child’s Academic Performance? Has you child ever complained of a nagging headache? If so, he or she isn’t alone. Research shows that headaches are as much of a problem for children as adults — not only because of the pain, but also because of the effect[…]
Chiropractic Care for Sciatica The sharp, shooting pain of sciatica ranges from uncomfortable to downright debilitating. Numbness and muscle weakness in addition to pain in the sciatic nerve — the longest and widest nerve in the body — may strike anywhere that this nerve travels, from the lower back and[…]
High Fructose Corn Syrup: Harmful or Not? High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a hidden source of sugar in a plethora of foods. Opponents of HFCS uphold that ubiquitous use of the product is to blame for the rocketing rates of diabetes and obesity. European countries have even banned widespread[…]
Summertime Tips for Back Pain Prevention Summer is finally here. And however you spend this season, whether tending to household projects or hitting home runs at neighbourhood softball games, we have some winning strategies to keep back pain from spoiling warm weather fun. Optimal posture is perhaps the most important[…]
Ergonomics for Tablet Computers Tablet computers, such as iPads, are now commonplace. However, what many tablet users don’t realize is that these devices come with a unique set of ergonomic challenges, which are creating an onslaught of overuse injuries. Your doctor at Chiropractic for Life finds that prolonged neck flexion[…]
Focus on Prevention This Father’s Day Father’s Day is a time to honour and celebrate fathers. It’s also a day for dads to consider what it means to be a father and how that responsibility can be used to keep families happy and healthy. If you are a father, big[…]
A growing number of seniors are reaping the benefits of chiropractic care. And, a growing body of scientific evidence demonstrates that chiropractic is advantageous for older people. Chiropractors often detect vertebral subluxations — areas of dysfunction among the bones of the spine (vertebrae) — in seniors. This common malady is[…]
Prevent Knee Injuries With Chiropractic Many researchers believe that the knee is the most complex joint in the human body. It is also the most imperfect and easily injured. Here are some tips to keep knee joints in top form and ward off knee injuries with all-natural approaches. Knee injuries[…]
Acne: A Natural Approach Pimples. Blemishes. Zits. Whatever you call them, the characteristic lesions of acne can range from annoying to painful and even psychologically crippling. Studies of teenagers and young adults with mild to moderate acne frequently report poor self-image, social impairment and diminished quality of life as a[…]