What’s with the CRACK? Whether or not you’ve ever been to a chiropractor, you probably know or have heard one thing about us… and that’s that we crack backs. Being a chiropractor has become synonymous with being a “back cracker” to many people over the years. Despite this phrase being crude and giving a very inaccurate description of what we …
The nervous system plays a role in many disease developments and progression. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. It may be surprising to learn that there is a link between nervous system imbalance and rheumatoid arthritis. The available evidence suggests that this imbalance in the nervous system happens before the development of rheumatoid arthritis (1) and is consistently found in …
Have you been told you need more protein? Have you wondered if you are eating enough of it? The supplement industry, magazines, websites, trainers, and athletes (1-2) heavily promote high protein diets. But these popular opinions do not necessarily match up with the recommendations by scientists. Let’s do some math together. How much protein do we need? The current Recommended …
Have you ever wondered if taking painkillers for a long time is bad for your body? I’m not talking about Tylenol, Ibuprofen or Aleve. I’m talking about opioids. Not sure if you are taking one? Some of the most commonly prescribed opioids are hydrocodone (e.g. Vicodin), oxycodone (e.g. OxyContin, Percocet), and morphine. Many of us have taken one of these prescription drugs …
