July we celebrate the Land of the Free, which means we can also celebrate freedom from pain. Upper Cervical Chiropractic has been changing lives for years. We see a lot of patients who feel hopeless and have been living in pain for years without solutions. We are honored to be...
Curcumin (Curcuma longa) is a phytochemical compound found in turmeric root. Turmeric is part of the ginger family and contains over 100 phytochemical compounds aiding in immune support, digestive complaints, wound healing, skin issues, and inflammation. Turmeric has been used in Eastern Medicine and Ayurvedic practices for thousands of years. It has gained more...
World Water Day is to bring awareness to the global water crisis. Over two billion people are living without access to safe and sustainable water. This matters because clean water is essential for our health, planet, and the survival of all living things. Safe, clean water hydrates the body for nutrient absorption,...
Most of you are familiar by now with the concept of spinal misalignment. This refers to a vertebra being fixated or 'stuck' out of position. There are various ways this could happen. For instance, a vertebra could be rotated to the right or to the left, nutated up or down, or...
Summer is finally here and many of us are looking forward to enjoying the great outdoors and traveling. Unfortunately, certain activities, like sunbathing, surfing, or sitting in a cramped car or airplane seat for hours en route to a vacation spot, have the potential to trigger a spinal misalignment. If any misalignments...
March is Women's History Month and we want to highlight the "First Lady of Chiropractic", Mabel Heath Palmer. Mabel was the daughter-in-law of the founder of chiropractic, D.D. Palmer. Mabel graduated from Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1905 and founded the first chiropractic sorority, Sigma Phi Chi. She continued to...
As we near holiday season, many of you are anticipating spending time with family or friends. Often this time presents a welcome opportunity for rest, relaxation, and reconnection. However, for some, travelling and family/friend interactions pose as significant sources of stress. According to chiropractic philosophy, the causes of spinal misalignment—or...
Nerve signal and muscle strength Spinal nerve flow affects muscle fiber recruitment and, hence, muscle strength. To lift a given weight, the brain sends nerve signals to the relevant muscle fibers, instructing them to contract. However, the force of muscular contraction varies according to the strength of signal transmitted by...
Did you know that 60% - 80% of primary care visits may have a stress related component? Did you also know that nearly 60% of the population admits to having chronic stress? Moreover, the number of patients presenting with stress-induced conditions is growing - indicating that our healthcare system is struggling...
