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Did you know caffeine is considered a pesticide? That buzz you enjoy after a cup of coffee, is caused by your red blood cells gasping for air. Most people don’t know that caffeine temporarily limits your blood’s ability to carry oxygen. While coffee may shock you awake, it inevitably takes a toll on your system. Choosing coffee and energy drinks with high amounts of caffeine does little to improve your concentration or functional skills. Fortunately,…
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Hormone imbalance is one of the most common and insidious medical problems people face today. These problems most often stem from a major gland, known as the thyroid. This gland works to regulate and produce hormones that govern the body’s various systems. Symptoms of a malfunctioning thyroid include emotional instability, sudden and dramatic weight gain or loss, menstrual problems, energy deficiency, and more. While treatments exist, acupuncture provides temporary and long term relief. Complementary Thyroid Medicine Hypothyroidism and…
Read MoreHolistic medicine is all about healing by addressing the needs of the whole body rather than just the area that hurts, and few things boost your overall health like weight loss. Every treatment in holistic medicine has secondary benefits. Although weight loss is encouraged as treatment for many conditions, many other treatments help boost weight loss. Many treatments are as simple as basic, daily habits. Spend Time in the Sun for Weight Loss Spending a…
Read MoreDiabetes makes eating healthy complicated. While everyone knows that sweets, pop, and white bread are bad for diabetes management, many don’t realize that many healthy foods are also dangerous for diabetics. Fruits and vegetables are supposed to be good for us. Unfortunately, sugary fruits and starchy vegetables can endanger diabetes patients and make it nearly impossible to manage their condition. Holistic medicine seeks to treat ailments by addressing the roots of an issue. This means handling food extremely…
Read MoreWeight loss is a complicated, often sensitive topic. While it may be a worthy goal, weight can muddy the water when it comes to healthy eating. For example, people who take up a diet to lose weight, often pick up habits that aren’t healthy at all. Additionally, when they either succeed or fail in their weight loss attempts, those healthy habits could go right out the window. These four diet benefits should be enough to…
Read MoreDiabetes is a painful and debilitating disease. It can strike at any point in a person’s life, though Type II is most common and most common in adults. Diabetes is usually managed through diet, exercise, and medication such as insulin. Interestingly, emerging research suggests that regular chiropractic care could now have a place in a treatment regimen as well. While more research is always needed to explain original findings, things look promising for this type…
Read MoreFoot pain is one of the ultimate detriments to regular exercise and fitness. Pain corrodes resolve faster than anything else. Since just about every exercise, including basic things like standing and walking, rely on your feet, foot pain is especially frustrating. The best way to avoid this pain is to care for your feet and ankles before an injury occurs. Since most foot and ankle injuries involve stress damage from stiffness, the best way to…
Read MoreWorried about keeping your weight loss resolution this year? Maybe you’ve tried before and not met your goals, or maybe you’re worried about trying for the first time. Weight loss revolves around healthy eating and regular exercise, but changing your habits is hard. The secret to success is keeping yourself motivated, and we’ve put together a few tips to help you start the new year right. Make Gradual Changes Contrary to popular belief, healthy eating…
Read MoreAs the holiday season comes to a close, new resolutions come into play, and suddenly everyone is aiming for weight loss and healthy eating. Maybe these are even the same resolutions from previous years. How can you make them stick this time around? To control what you eat, you need to control your shopping cart. Eat Before You Shop You may have heard this one before. Never underestimate the power of an empty stomach. Hunger…
Read MoreMany adults reap the benefits of trained chiropractic care, but did you know your child could benefit just as much, if not more? Children have special needs that chiropractic benefits can cater to, and better than many traditional treatments. Rather than subjecting them to strong medication that often limits growth and leads to serious side effects, chiropractic care gives your child what his or her body needs. This encourages them to heal on their own.…
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