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1. Lose the Extra Pounds Did you know that being overweight is a contributing factor to back pain? It is true. The spine is designed to carry the body's weight and distribute the loads encountered during rest and activity. When excess weight is carried, the spine is forced to assimilate the burden, which will lead to structural compromise and damage. 2. Get Fit & Strong Your increased strength and...
8/4/2010 10:14:39 AM
Most of us have experienced moderate to severe neck, mid-back or lower back pain, in fact back pain ranks second only to common cold as the most frequent cause of sick leave in the United States. Contrary to popular belief spines do not just give out, rather it takes months and years for a condition to develop if left untreated. In most cases, any back problems can be prevented with lifestyle changes...
8/4/2010 10:14:12 AM
Do you eat processed food? Do you eat non-organic fruits and vegetables? Do you eat meat and poultry that are not free range? Do you consume genetically altered food? Do you use artificial sweeteners? Do you drink soda? Do you eat fast foods? Do you drink alcohol? Do you drink tap water? Do you feel tired and sluggish? Do you have a hard time losing weight? Are you having skin problem? If the majority...
8/4/2010 10:13:50 AM
Have you ever felt that losing weight or keeping the extra pounds off is more difficult for you than other people? If you're not suffering from a metabolic disease that's causing weight gain, the secret is really simple! The first two "secrets" are common sense. The third one needs a bit more of an explanation: 1. Poor diet 2. Lack of exercise 3. Your body is in need of a major detoxification What...
8/4/2010 10:13:23 AM
In order to lose weight effectively, get rid of accumulated toxins as well as gain back your health, you can jump-start your new lifestyle with a detoxification program. Here is the plan: 1. Join us for a 21 day detoxification program in which every organ system in your body loses the excess toxic load. 2. Make sure your spine is in tip top shape so that when you go through the cleansing process, your...
8/4/2010 10:12:58 AM
Headaches are a common complaint to chiropractors, neurologists, and migraine specialist. Patients with headaches seek chiropractic care specifically because they find manipulation or adjustments applied to the cervical spine and upper back region are highly effective in reducing the intensity, frequency and duration of the headache pain. This is done without any medication, or invasive therapies....
8/4/2010 10:12:32 AM
TMJ (tempora-mandibular joint) dysfunction is one of the most commonly ignored condition in which the jaw joint is misaligned. The misaligned joint can be caused by clenching the jaw at nights due to emotional, physical or chemical stress. Structural misalignments can cause pain at the jaw, clicking, temporal headaches, middle ear aches, and much more. It's not common knowledge that Chiropractors can...
8/4/2010 10:12:11 AM
Most people come to chiropractors in hopes of getting rid of the aches in their back and neck. In Wellness Choice Center however, we educate patients on all other benefits of chiropractic. Your posture is a representative of your spine and your spine is extremely important; it holds and protects your nervous system. Your nervous system is THE MOST important organ system in your body because it controls...
8/4/2010 10:11:36 AM
Eat Allergy-Fighting Foods Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids help fight inflammation, and thus alleviate your symptoms tremendously. These good fats can be found in cold-water fish, walnuts, and flaxseed oil. Garlic, onions, ginger, turmeric, citrus fruits like lemon and oranges also contain natural anti-histamines. Be careful, because some fish oil supplements contain mercury which could poison your...
8/4/2010 10:11:08 AM
Chiropractic Can Help with Allergies Your brain communicates with every cell in your body through your nervous system. The information gets sent down into your neck and then the rest of your body. If you have a misalignment in your neck that is blocking life and energy into the rest of your body, the communication is stopped. With regular chiropractic care, we will open these blockages and allow your...
8/4/2010 10:10:43 AM