Health
Strong Core, Low Score
Strong Core, Low Score If your golf instructor claims, “It’s all in the hips”, he may be overlooking something. According to scientists in Portugal, your abs play a big role in powering your golf swing. They found that three key areas of your core, including abs and obliques, frie during your backswing and downswing. Power…
Read MoreHappy Camping
Happy Camping Here we are. The year is more than half over and everyone is asking, “How can it be July already?”’ The month is usually vacation time. After driving to your camp spot, getting all set up, you’re ready for relaxation and you hear “buzz.” The pesky mosquito has found you. What we are…
Read MoreHold The Plastic
Hold The Plastic You’ve heard the old saying, “don’t microwave food in plastics”. But that may not be the worst of it. Public health officials recently sounded the alarm in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, saying that the 6,000 plus chemicals in plastic wraps, cap and carton linings, synthetic containers- virtually any packaging,…
Read MoreChiropractic Can Solve Spinal Issues and More
Chiropractic Can Solve Spinal Issues and More By Dr. Thompson The spine is an integral, key structure in the body. In fact, it is one of the first recognizable structures in the developing embryo, and the nerves that branch out from it help the embryo to develop properly. This core structure also controls and coordinates…
Read MoreTesting for Chiropractic, Part 1
Testing for Chiropractic, Part 1 By Dr. Wade Thompson The Head Turn Test Try turning your head as far as you can to the left and to the right. The first thing that you want to look for is whether either one of these motions are painful. The second thing is if one side or…
Read MoreChiropractic Care, Part 2
Chiropractic Care, Part 2 By Dr. Wade Thompson Do You Have Decreased Energy? Low energy can be an indication that there is a problem going on in the body. Poor diet, poor sleeping habits, even dehydration can be the causes of low energy levels. Another common reason is improper mechanics in the joints of the…
Read MoreThe Power of You
The Power of You YES!! POMPOSITY – CAN DO – ABSOLUTELY A quiet revolution is gaining momentum in spine science. The biopsychosocial model is challenging the simplistic biomedical model. What this means is it is becoming more apparent that a patients unique biologic and physiological circumstance enters into the healing process. The power of suggestion…
Read MoreChiropractic as a “First Line” solution to Opioid Epidemic
Chiropractic as a “First Line” solution to Opioid Epidemic By Dr. Thompson The opioid problem in the United States is real and the prime culprit is prescription opioid pain relievers. Paulozzi, Jones, Mack and Rudd, in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s publication state: “in 2007, nearly 100 persons per day died of drug…
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue and Chiropractic Care
Adrenal Fatigue and Chiropractic Care By Dr. Thompson What is Adrenal Fatigue? It is a collection of signs and symptoms, known as a syndrome that results when the adrenal glands function below the necessary level. Most commonly associated with prolonged stress it can also arise during or after acute or chronic infections, especially respiratory infections…
Read MoreFood Tricks For Your Mind
Food Tricks For Your Mind WATER….. Water should be at the top of everyone’s list for tricking your body into feeling it is full. Drink an 8 oz glass of water before you eat to fill up your stomach. Drink at least 64 oz daily. And avoid soda as it is empty calories. SIZE MATTERS…
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