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When you stand, is your spine straight? How about your head? Does your head enter a room before the rest of your body? As you age, years of poor posture can catch up with you. The result can be a hunched back, slow gait, and excruciating pain with every step. If you don’t want to end up dealing with these issues in your fifty’s or sixty’s, it’s imperative that you address your posture today. Can…
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Most people only receive chiropractic care when they have health issues or chronic pain. Unfortunately, wellness tends to be a reason that people skip seeing a chiropractor. However, just like with a doctor, there are several reasons to receive chiropractic care when you are feeling well. Are you the type to skip your annual checkup with your primary care physician? If you are, then you probably only head to the chiropractor when you’re in severe…
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When was the last time you headed to the chiropractor? Its probably been too long. You don’t have to wait until you feel bad to go to the chiropractor. Instead, you can get preventative care as well. Many sports professionals use chiropractic care to help prevent injury and increase their range of motion. If you watched the recent Olympics, you likely caught a glimpse of a few chiropractors on screen. Take the advice of professional…
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Do you suffer from anxiety and is it keeping you from living a full life? Like most people, you want to find a way to beat it and enjoy life. You want to know if you should try a prescription or a natural remedy. While prescription medications for anxiety are an option for some people, they are not for others. For instance, some people cannot take prescription medications due to potential drug interactions with their…
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If you’re considering a visit to a chiropractor, you probably have several questions. One of those probably includes the education of a chiropractor. Is a chiropractor the same as a doctor? What is the difference between a doctor and a licensed practitioner? It’s not exactly a cut and dry answer. Yes, a licensed practitioner is a doctor, but a very specific kind of doctor. Here are some differences and similarities between the two professions. A Chiropractor…
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Urinary tract infections are a very painful common infection that many women suffer each year. The burning and constant need to go to the bathroom is torture. The only thing you want is for the pain to go away. Unfortunately, some women are more prone than others. Men can suffer from these infections as well, but it is less common. Natural remedies for UTIs are safe and effective for most people. Stay Hydrated Your body…
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Few people would pass up 60 to 90 minutes of pure relaxation, and Lake Pointe Wellness offers more than one way to achieve this. There are many ways to relax, including a hot stone massage, Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, or acupuncture. However, a hot stone massage is a terrific option if you want to relax your mind and your body. A hot stone massage primarily works to relax extensions of the hands. The Process…
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A car accident can come out of nowhere. They often leave you with no car, unbearable pain, and a dresser top full of painkillers meant to help you heal. Sadly, most prescription painkillers also come with adverse side effects such as fatigue, dizziness, and fogginess. Some are even addictive. Thankfully, these are not your only options. Many studies show that alternative treatments such as herbal remedies, acupuncture, and chiropractic care can help you heal from…
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Diabetes is a disease that can change your life completely. Depending on whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes can determine your treatment. For instance, it could involve needles, IVs, strict diets, and exercise. Type 1 diabetes usually begins in childhood and type 2 starts in adulthood. While doctors consider both types a severe disease, you can still live a long and healthy life. Once you have control of the necessary lifestyle changes,…
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In America alone, there are 86 million people with prediabetes and 29 million people with type 2 diabetes. The numbers are multiplying each year. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Type 2 diabetes, once known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body’s important source of fuel.” Knowing how to prevent type 2 diabetes may require a change in diet and lifestyle, but it…
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