Food Allergies and Sensitivities: The Differences Due to a variety of factors, food allergies and sensitivities are on the rise. Whether there are more people with issues, or better diagnostics, these food problems can be very debilitating and limiting. Traditional medical care has included invasive testing and treatments. Chiropractic care and advice can help people in their wellness … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care and Stroke: Myth Debunked
Chiropractic Care and Stroke: Myth Debunked Stroke sufferers can have a wide range of effects from the temporary to the permanent. Various levels of paralysis and mental incapacitation may, unfortunately, also occur. Traditional medical therapies usually manage recovery after a stroke. There is a persistent myth, however, that chiropractic care is linked to stroke. This has recently been … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Chiropractic Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alzheimer’s and dementia are diseases that rob patients of their mental faculties. They are progressive diseases, and they are incurable at this time. Most treatments are medical in nature, and they have been shown to slow, though never totally stop, the progression of the disorders in some patients. Regular chiropractic care can be a helpful … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care for OCD
What is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a psychological disorder that affects many people. It can be extremely debilitating and affect a patient’s lifestyle, work, and relationships. Traditional medical treatments include pills and psychotherapy. This is a difficult disorder to treat; however, chiropractic care may provide adjunct or alternative therapy that can be free of the … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care for Schizophrenia
What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that ranges in severity. It can cause serious lifestyle limitations, and it is often treated with a combination of medications and psychotherapy. However, chiropractic care could be a complementary or alternative treatment for this disorder. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by “poor emotional responsiveness” and a … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care for the Paralyzed
Causes and Types of Paralysis Some, or all, of a person’s body is affected when they are paralyzed. Depending on where the particular injury occurred, that is the amount of immobilization a patient will have. Some paralysis is temporary, and other paralysis can be permanent. Chiropractic care can be a surprising alternative treatment for those afflicted with this problem. When muscle function … [Read more...]
Pinched Nerves and Chiropractic
What are Pinched Nerves? Pinched nerves can be extremely painful, leading a patient to consider medical treatments and drugs to resolve the problem. Chiropractic care, however, can be a very beneficial therapy that is both non-invasive and free of side-effects. Compressed nerves (also known as pinched nerves) involve injury or damage to a nerve or nerves. The cause can be from constriction, … [Read more...]
Slipped Disks and Chiropractic Care
What is a Slipped Disk? Traditionally, people have sought care from an osteopath for slipped disks. This very painful problem has often been treated by the medical community with various therapies and medicines, or even surgeries. In order to prevent the possible side-effects and surgical complications, many people have sought chiropractic care as an alternative, non-invasive treatment for … [Read more...]
ADD, ADHD, and Chiropractic
What are ADD and ADHD? Hyperactivity and attention disorders (such as ADD and ADHD) in children, though they may be present in adults, have led many doctors, parents, and school districts to look at medical solutions and pills to resolve the behavior and learning issues that result from these diagnoses. There are alternatives treatments, however, that do not lead to the side-effects and other … [Read more...]
Chiropractic for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, can be a debilitating affliction. Many people seek medical help and end up taking expensive medications to manage their condition. Management is a short-term solution that does not address and treat the real issue behind the irritable bowel syndrome. Chiropractors are able to provide an alternative to expensive pills and … [Read more...]