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...]
Myelomalacia: Softening of the Spinal Cord
What is Myelomalacia? Myelomalacia is a spinal cord disorder. The myelomalacia definition, strictly speaking, is the abnormal softening of the spinal cord. After the trauma of an acute injury, bleeding of the spinal cord may occur.1 As a result, there is “subsequent softening of normal tissues”. Myelomalacia could also be caused by other types of trauma or disease. However, if it … [Read more...]
Biking for Health
Benefits of Biking Regular exercise is an important activity that everyone should try to perform in order to maintain health and fitness, and to prevent illness and injury. There are so many ways for patients to get their exercise. With so many options, practically everyone could potentially find some activity that works for their individual needs. Physical activities alone allow the body to … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care for Menopause
What is Menopause? Decades of suffering through monthly periods, endured by many women, may seem to finally abate during menopause, the time of life when menstruation ends. For some women, however, menopause is not a time of relief, but the ushering in of new problems, which can include weight gain, hot flashes, disease risks, and new pains and injuries. Medical treatments include various … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Treatments for the Elderly
Elderly Population and Health Care The population of this country is aging. The “baby boomers” generation is now entering the Medicare patient pool. With the advent of health care reform, chiropractic has been made a part of the eligible healthcare providing team. Because of these factors, chiropractic care is becoming a more popular treatment option in the elderly patient pool. … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy the Aging Process
The Aging Process is Inevitable Everybody gets older because it is impossible to stop the aging process completely with the current level of science. There are three parts to aging: chronological age, biological age, and psychological. Chronological age is merely a representation of the passage of time, with every year adding another number to a person’s age. Of course, chronological age is … [Read more...]
Chiropractic and Weight Loss
Health Care Crisis Chiropractic concerns itself with the overall holistic well-being of the client, including helping with issues such a weight loss. To that end, many chiropractors have advanced degrees or additional certifications in nutrition. Many Americans are overweight, and this can lead to chronic health problems as well as misalignment. Besides advocating a healthy diet, chiropractors … [Read more...]
All About the Desiccation Definition and Symptoms
The musculoskeletal desiccation definition refers to vertebral discs. Define Desiccation Desiccation is defined as a drying out, but in terms of spinal discs, the definition of desiccation is a “degenerative change of intervertebral discs”. The meaning of desiccation can be benign and considered as a “normal part of disc aging”.1 For some people, though, disc desiccation is painful. Between … [Read more...]
Capsaicin Cream Can Provide More Relief Than You Think
Capsaicin cream, and other forms of capsaicin, provide relief for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and arthritis. History of Capsaicin and Uses Capsaicin is derived from chili peppers. In pure capsaicin form, it irritates the skin, creating a burning sensation. In the wild, “capsaicin and several related compounds are called capsaicinoids and…(are probably) deterrents against certain … [Read more...]
Marijuana Legalization
Marijuana legalization is a complex issue that leads to workplace questions. Marijuana Legalization in the US In the United States, marijuana legalization varies by state. Some states allow for medical marijuana use, while others have passed laws for recreational usage. Marijuana recently became legal for recreational use in Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Washington, DC. New … [Read more...]