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There is one major impeding force we encounter in our daily lives, that we may not even notice is doing any damage – electronics. Hand-held devices and desktops can cause plenty of grief when it comes to neck and back pain. Doctors have now begun to diagnose teens with “text neck,” a modern spine ailment that has become increasingly common with frequent phone usage. Carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger are also typical conditions seen when it comes to gaming or constant scrolling through news feed after news feed. Our dependence on these devices may have more negative side effects …

All new parents experience change when bringing a baby into the world. Schedule changes, habit changes, diaper changes – typically all to accommodate the little one. As time passes, both parents and baby adjust to this new life, taking on other challenges as they arise. One of those many parents have encountered, and you may have with your own child. Colic in infants can be both concerning and frustrating. Majority of the time, baby cries for no apparent reason, even with a clean diaper and full belly. To diagnose a colicky baby, parents and doctors refer to the “Rule of …

If there is one vitamin in the world that can help optimize a person’s health and well-being is Vitamin D. Traditionally, vitamin D deficiency was associated with the bone disease rickets, but since the disease is now rare, we are seeing other problems caused by vitamin D deficiency. Fortunately, this vitamin can be made and absorbed into the body for free when time is spent in the sun. However, that may not be enough for most to achieve optimal health. Additionally, since many people around the world spend more time indoors than outdoors, achieving adequate blood levels from the sun …

Current research has shown the benefits of chiropractic care on the immune system. The nerve system possesses unique control mechanisms on the immune system.  Chiropractic adjustments relieve stress on the nerve system which allows the immune system to work more effectively. The following data has been found through chiropractic studies; White blood cells, which eat and destroy bad cells, are enhanced through chiropractic care. The chief of cancer prevention at New York’s Preventative Medicine Institute found that people who received regular chiropractic care over a five-year period had a 200% greater immune competence than those who had not received chiropractic care.  …