Archive for the ‘chiropractic’ Category

Move It or Lose It Baby Boomers!

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

"Move it or lose it" captures the chiropractic philosophy in a nutshell, especially when it comes to aging. As we age, our joints lose much of their "natural" mobility mostly due to wear and tear over the years and age-related moisture decline. Unless we, boomers, make a concerted effort to ...

Drugs…Just in Case?

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

As a chiropractor who believes in the human body's ability to heal itself, often with the aid of natural, non-invasive, drug-free chiropractic treatment, I am always dismayed, but never surprised, at some of the pernicious claims and tenacious effrontery of drug companies when it comes to pain killers, in general, ...

“Purple” When It Comes to the Health of Our Children

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

No matter where you stand politically, "blue" or "red," surely we all feel "purple" (a unity of red and blue) when it comes to the health of our children. And, it is wonderful to know that our children have a strong advocate in such a powerful position of influence. First ...

Can Playing Golf Improve Your Arthritis?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

As a chiropractor I recommend exercise to all my patients, both the young and aging baby boomers alike. I get resistance from all ages, too! The young ones would rather play video games and many of my older patients suffer from the degenerative changes that lead to the pain of ...

“Convenience” May Be Key When It Comes to Regular Exercise

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

As a chiropractor I always recommend that my patients get regular exercise. Often the "resistance" I get is from my older patients who don't have "convenient" exercise opportunites available. However, it is extremely important, especially as we age, to keep our body moving or to get our body moving, so ...

A First for Olympic Athletes: Chiropractic Care Included in 2010 Olympic Vancouver Winter Games

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Whether you see a chiropractor for "crisis" care or on a regular basis, you may have assumed that chiropractic treatment has always been included for the athletes participating in Olympic Games. But, sadly, that hasn't been the case until now. Read on... For the first time in the history ...