BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS: LIVING WELL WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE

There are several neurological diseases that affect the lives of people every day. Most neurological diseases progressively worsen over time and affect even the most basic activities of daily living. Patients often require assistance or full-time caregiving. One neurological disease that has been mentioned frequently in the office is Parkinson’s Disease. Rather than talk to…

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STRESS LESS: UNLOCKING A CALMER MINDSET

The holiday season is in full swing which means stress levels begin to rise. In this week’s blog, we will talk about stress, discuss what it does to the body, and explain what we can do to help.  What is Stress? Stress is a physiological response caused by a physical, mental or emotional response. A…

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BUSTING BURSITIS

One of the most common soft tissue conditions that patients experience is bursitis. In this week’s blog, we are going to talk about what bursitis is and explain what we can do to help. What is Bursitis? Bursitis is a painful, inflammatory condition that affects the fluid-filled sac that cushions the joints called the bursa.…

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LIVING WITH FIBROMYALGIA: INSIGHTS AND COPING STRATEGIES

Did you know that over 3 million fibromyalgia cases are diagnosed in the United States each year? Although it is a common chronic condition, fibromyalgia is poorly understood and is not a recgonized diagnosis by many healthcare professionals. Regardless, it is a medical condition that patients suffer with, and they need a solution. In this…

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BEYOND THE FLARE: MANAGING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Do you know the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis? Most people think it’s the same thing, which is not true. In this week’s blog, we will discuss what rheumatoid arthritis is and how patients can live a completely normal life with it. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory condition…

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LOCKED JOINTS: ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

Have you ever heard of a condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)? Although it sounds like a rare medical condition; it’s quite common, starting in young adulthood and affects both men and women. In this week’s blog, we will talk about AS and explain how individuals diagnosed with it can live a completely normal life. What…

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BONE DEEP: UNDERSTANDING OSTEOPOROSIS

Osteoporosis is a scary medical term for elderly patients. What if we told you that you don’t need to be afraid of having osteoporosis? In this week’s blog, we are going to talk about osteoporosis and how to live a completely normal life. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a common disease that causes weak and/or…

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CURVES AHEAD: NAVIGATING LIFE WITH SCOLIOSIS

Do you remember when you were in elementary school and had to do screenings for scoliosis? Scoliosis is a common condition found in adolescents between the ages of 10 to 15. In this week’s blog, we are going to talk about scoliosis and give a brief synopsis on how chiropractic can help. What is Scoliosis?…

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ADDRESSING THE CHOLESTEROL CONSPIRACY

Over the past several weeks, we reviewed every supplement we sell at our office. In weeks 20 and 31, we featured Superior Omega-3, COQ10 & Red Yeast Rice, supplements used to oxidize free radicals and help lower cholesterol levels. We briefly discussed cholesterol, but never went into detail. In this week’s blog, we will further…

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PHYTOFED-DF: OPENING AIRWAYS

It’s that time of year again when seasons begin to change. Temperatures begin to drop, and air quality changes. Although autumn is a beautiful time of the year, it comes with negative effects such as allergy flare ups, an increase in viruses and the start of flu season. When allergies become a problem, symptoms such…

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