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Cancer cannot grow in a healthy body. Follow these 7 essential steps to keep your body healthy and decrease your chances of developing cancer. Each essential is evidence-based knowledge backed by science. Make a conscious effort to gain knowledge about the facts that you can control when it comes to your health. Let Food Be Your Medicine Food is the foundation of health. Food fuels our cells and organs. Reduce Your Toxic Exposure Are there…
For many, there is still the association of massage therapy with people who are affluent, or as something to do once in a great while to pamper yourself. In reality, an appointment with a massage therapist has great health benefits, and many people who are struggling with a diagnosis can find relief with regular sessions. Benefits of Massage Everyone knows a massage can relax you. But there are many other reasons to get a massage.…
With proper spinal and extremity alignment (shoulders, wrists, ankles, and feet) an athlete’s body can function more efficiently. Just as proper alignment of tires, shocks, and struts increase speed, agility, and strength on a race-car, athletes will see the same benefits within their body. In addition, athletes will increase flexibility, decrease recovery time, and decrease incident of injury. Golfers who prepare their bodies can protect themselves from sports related injuries, before they happen, through…
Myth1: Chiropractors are strictly back pain specialists. Fact: While chiropractors can help with back pain, relieving back pain is not our foundational purpose. Chiropractors help improve the body’s ability to heal itself by addressing the health of the nervous system. A healthy nervous system helps other systems of the body function to their optimal level. This is done by adjusting misaligned spinal bones back into a more normal alignment. Myth2: If you don’t have pain,…
Type 2 Diabetes affects a growing number of adults in this country. And, many American’s are considered pre-diabetics, meaning they have elevated blood sugar levels but are not quite to the point of earning the diabetes diagnosis. Beginning a healthy lifestyle can get things under control so that you don’t become someone who needs medication. In a recent study, participants who incorporated eating 2 ounces of pistachios each day into their diet found significant drops…
Arthritis is difficult to manage. But, did you know you can get a massage for this type of disorder? Massage therapy has been found to lower a stress hormone called cortisol and increase a mood improving hormone called serotonin. Massage therapy also relieves pain and helps you sleep better by lowering Substance P, a neurotransmitter. Massages Relieve Stiffness and Pain The result of studies conducted by Tiffany Field, who is the director of the Touch…
If you plan to try the popular HCG diet, it’s important to do so under the guidance of doctors. At Lake Pointe Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we guide you on your weight-loss journey. Typically, the HCG diet plan is a 6-week program that includes three weeks of transition and three weeks of maintenance. It’s important to have the support of competent doctors who can answer questions and provide motivation. If you have tried to adopt…
Chiropractic treatment is an alternative therapy used to treat and heal certain ailments of the body via joint and spinal column adjustments. There are a variety of positive attributes associated with chiropractic treatment, however there are 3 top benefits that an individual can reap by receiving chiropractic care at Lake Pointe Chiropractic and Wellness Center. 1. Improved Range of Motion If you suffer from sore, stiff joints due to an acute injury or a degenerative disease…
Some people say the only reason they need Diet and Nutritional Counseling is to lose weight or achieve a fabulous outward appearance. However, it’s helpful to take some time to reflect on health issues such as energy levels, pain, sleep patterns and digestion. Reflecting on your Health and Nutrition can: 1. Increase Your Energy When you feel tired and sleepy during the day, it can be a sign of nutritional deficiencies. Some dietary supplements that may…
A healthy lifestyle can seem a mighty steep mountain to climb when first embarking on such an endeavor. We all envision this day when we follow this magical lifestyle plan that takes us from our current downtrodden and somewhat toxic state of physical and mental being, to this transcendent futuristic self full of optimism, energy, and broccoli. The truth is that a healthy lifestyle is possible for all of us to follow, but sometimes we just don’t…
