The spine is an elegant and complex structure. Its 33 vertebrae — the bones that protect the spinal cord and support the head and torso — fit together with a system of joints that allow it to bend and twist. If a problem develops in the joints of the spine,[…]
Snoring is a nighttime nuisance for many people, whether they snore or share a bedroom with a snorer. About 25 percent of women and 40 percent of men snore regularly. Chronic snoring can be more than an annoyance — it can signal serious health problems. Simply put, snoring is the[…]
Your doctor at Chiropractic for Life has great news for parents of infants with colic: A new major review study reveals that chiropractic care alleviates colic. What’s more, it is safer and more effective than medical interventions. Colic is characterized by irritability, excessive crying, gas and difficulty sleeping. Colic is[…]
Sweet, juicy strawberries are one of summer’s most beloved foods. But did you know that they are more than just a delicious treat? Strawberries, like many other richly coloured fruits and vegetables, are a nutritional powerhouse. Each berry delivers generous helpings of several antioxidants and other nutrients. Naturally sweet, strawberries[…]
Organic food is becoming more and more mainstream as concern grows about the health effects of pesticides. While you are probably concerned about pesticides, you might not know exactly what their hazards are. Here are nine serious health conditions that recent research attributes to pesticides. Poor physical development. Poor neurological[…]
Anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, orthopedics, spinal analysis, microbiology, geriatrics, cardiovascular disorders and toxicology. These are just a few of the graduate level courses doctors of chiropractic — like your doctor at Chiropractic for Life — are required to successfully complete before entering into practice. Along with completing many other requirements[…]
If you have ever taken a pain medication, you have probably noticed the side effect warnings printed on the package. Potential reactions can be as mild as nausea, vomiting, or constipation — or as serious as liver or kidney damage, hemorrhage, or seizure. The type and severity of side effects[…]
Hippocrates wrote that “the natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” Chiropractic is a evolutionary approach to wellness that focuses on tapping into the body’s ability to heal itself without drugs. Chiropractors focus on correcting dysfunctional areas in the spine called vertebral[…]
You’ve thoroughly cleaned your house. It looks better, smells better and makes you feel better — you’ve created a cleaner, more sanitary, healthier environment for you and your family, right? Maybe not. The majority of today’s mainstream cleaning supplies contain dangerous chemicals, including ammonia, chlorine bleach, glycol ethers and alkylphenol[…]
For years, eggs have suffered from a bad reputation. We’ve been warned that the cholesterol in egg yolks will surely clog our arteries and cause cardiovascular disease. So, an entire generation of health-conscious eaters dumped the yolks and ate pale, flavourless egg-white omelets — or just avoided eggs altogether. The[…]