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‘Tis the Season…fall Allergies

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Tips to Help Seasonal Allergies:

1) Avoid outdoor activity between 5am-10am when pollen counts are the highest.
2) Schedule outdoor activities for the afternoon or after heavy rains, when pollen levels are lower.
3) Wash your hair after you have been outdoors if the pollen count is high that day
4) Wash pillowcases regularly with hot water to remove pollen
5) Keep doors and windows shut […]

‘Tis the Season…fall Allergies2021-08-24T21:41:05+00:00

What is an Orthopedic Support Pillow?

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Support pillows are designed to help
A. correct &
B. maintain proper cervical posture/alignment while sleeping by providing the right amount of resistive feedback into the cervical & upper thoracic musculature.

1. Correct: Helps eliminate symptoms by treating the cause of the condition. Helps correct the cause of pain, supports treatment to […]

What is an Orthopedic Support Pillow?2021-08-24T21:41:05+00:00

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) helps prevent migraines

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Vitamin B2 helps the body’s cells use energy efficiently. When riboflavin levels are low, mitochondria do not function properly, and this has been found to trigger migraines in many patients. Studies have shown those with frequent migraines often have reduced […]

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) helps prevent migraines2021-08-24T21:41:05+00:00

Insomnia and what you can do about it

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Can’t make it through the day because of your night?

We all know that getting a good night’s rest is an important part of maintaining good health. And, we know that missing out on sleep can affect how we function, our energy and our moods.
So, if you’re having problems falling or staying asleep, let’s do something about […]

Insomnia and what you can do about it2021-08-24T21:41:05+00:00

coQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) relieves migraines

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The markets are flooded with natural remedies for migraines and almost every other ailment. Rarely, however, are these scientifically supported by clinical trials. coQ10 is one of the few natural supplements that has been extensively studied and more recently found to help prevent migraine headaches.

coQ10 is a naturally occurring compound in the body used […]

coQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) relieves migraines2021-08-24T21:41:05+00:00

7 Health Benefits from Regularly Seeing a Chiropractor

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Improved Moods

It may sound funny to say that chiropractic, actually makes you happier, but that is what the research shows. Chiropractic has been shown to improve hormone balance. Decreasing the bad hormones like cortisol and increasing the good hormones, such as dopamine and norepinephrine makes a big difference in how the brain and body works and […]

7 Health Benefits from Regularly Seeing a Chiropractor2021-08-24T21:41:05+00:00

Do You Love Going To Your Doctor?

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Have you ever uttered the phrase, “I can’t WAIT to go see my doctor?” Actually, this phrase could be used two different ways. On one hand, you could be stating that you’re in so much pain that you can’t put off getting treatment any longer. […]

Do You Love Going To Your Doctor?2021-08-24T21:41:05+00:00

Lumbar Spinal Decompression

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How does Spinal Decompression work?

In nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy, the spine is stretched and relaxed intermittently in a controlled manner. The theory is that this process creates a negative intradiscal pressure (pressure within the disc itself), which is thought to have two potential benefits:
• Pulls the herniated or bulging disc material back into the disc
• Promotes […]

Lumbar Spinal Decompression2021-08-24T21:41:05+00:00

Magnesium to the rescue…

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In addition to adjustments, there are also some natural, safe, affordable and easy to implement options in preventing the occurrence of migraines.
Multiple studies have shown a magnesium deficiency in 50 percent of patients that have a migraine attack. An infusion of magnesium at the onset of the migraine provides almost instant relief for […]

Magnesium to the rescue…2021-08-24T21:41:06+00:00
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