OxyContin Illegal drugs have been circulating around in society for many years. There are new, readily available, highly addictive, and deadly, not to mention illegal drugs on the market now. OxyContin (oxycodone hydrochloride) is, officially, a prescribed pain reliever. However, it has been abused by people who have used it for non-medical reasons. Oxycodone is an opiate, and it is … [Read more...]
Ever Wondered What the Somatic Nervous System Does
Somatic Nervous System Functions The somatic nervous system is in charge of carrying motor and sensory information. It is part of the peripheral nervous system. The information gathered by the somatic nervous system is carried to and from the central nervous system. Nearly all voluntary muscle movements and sensory information processing go through the system. The information comes from … [Read more...]
What the Vertebrae Do For Our Bodies
Function of the Vertebrae The vertebrae make up the spinal column, and the backbone is another name for the spine. Animal and human vertebrae protect the spinal cord, provide a stiff structure to the body, and distribute body weight. Muscles are attached to the vertebrae, which act as a base. In animals, the structure of the spine varies and, in humans, the vertebrae form a column which runs … [Read more...]
About Prolotherapy
What is Prolotherapy? Prolotherapy is known as a complementary and alternative (CAM) method of treatment for joint and muscle pain. This CAM treatment is a series of injections of an “irritant solution” into joints or muscles. The solution, typically made of sugar, can trigger an aided growth in the connective tissue, and this can lead to less pain.1 The exact mechanism behind the … [Read more...]
About Reiki
e History of Reiki Reiki is a hands-on healing alternative spiritual practice. It may be a helpful complement to traditional therapies in assisting with relieving the symptoms of various conditions. Reiki has its roots in Japan, as it was developed by Mikao Usui, a Buddhist, in 1922. Some call it “palm healing” or “hands on healing” and consider both an alternative and an Oriental … [Read more...]
Adding Fitness to Daily Life
Healthy Living Going to the gym may not be right for everyone. Some patients might not be able to make the time on a regular basis to commit to a gym visit, others might not be able to afford membership or even have a gym in their area. Fortunately, fitness may be fairly easily added to daily life. A healthy lifestyle could begin with small changes and maintaining the mindset that health is … [Read more...]
Basics of the Paleolithic Diet
Modern Food Problems Food science has allowed the shelf life of food to retain its functionality for longer. It has allowed the cost reduction of many types of products as part of the advancement. However, the methods employed in the paleolithic diet may help people get back to the basics of health. We have lost many of these basics as part of the continuing effects of modern food science. … [Read more...]
Back Stretches and Exercises
Back Muscles It is important to know how to properly and safely perform back stretches and exercises. This is true whether you're stretching to recover from almost any type of injury, to strengthen the body, or even to prevent back pain. Back pain can come from injuries or conditions that have arisen in many of the muscles in the back. Aside from pain, there are other reasons to perform back … [Read more...]
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Spinal Column
About the Spinal Column The spinal column is a key structure in a lot of the major functions which the body carries out every day. The spine is a stack of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments inside of the body, and they all work together to provide the primary support for the body. A slight S-curve is the natural shape of the spine, and the S-curve of human vertebrae acts as a shock … [Read more...]
Products: Ortho Molecular and Metagenics
Why Choose Ortho Molecular and Metagenics? Chiropractors, and other practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), focus on the holistic person and encourage the body to self-heal. The mind and body are strongly connected, and the patient may be able to heal themselves with a little help from a CAM practitioner. Exercise and a healthy diet are important to a patient’s well-being … [Read more...]