If we could only really fall back on time, like can someone turn back a few days, weeks, years? Calcium is one of those vitamins that has different absorption rate based on age. Is it to late to take calcium supplement? Your body needs the blood calcium level to be just right for functions like
What’s the quality of your fruits and vegetables? Welcome to the world of nutrition. I’ve always had patients ask me about weight loss, diet and life style changes. When I’m asked about what’s a good simple recommendation for a healthy diet, I used to say eat organic meats, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Now, I say
Do you slouch? I saw a picture of myself today and the first thing I noticed was my slouching! I know, it’s terrible posture! Especially, since I analyze posture for a living. It’s pretty much what I do all day; As a Chiropractor, I have to notice people’s posture and how to improve it. I
Auto accident can lead to long lasting chronic pain if not treated. Treating auto accident injuries early can help reduce scar tissue and may help decrease injury complications. If you were involved in an auto accident, get evaluated. Due to shock of the trauma, pain might not be felt until later on. By law, you have
Here are a few tips to help our kids avoid back pain: Avoid one shoulder back packs; it creates an imbalance with the shoulders. To correct the imbalance the body creates compensations in your spine. It’s an undue unevenness that does an extra pull and strain on the body and creates irregularity which increases or
Summer friendly activities that help maintain healthy spines for kids! Chiropractic care is recognized for natural relief from back pain, neck pain, strains, sprains, headaches, whiplash, and a variety of spinal dysfunctions for adults; but what about our kids? From heavy back packs they carry to hours spent seated in class rooms, I’m starting to
In a world full of standard things, it is hard to find the perfect fitting pillow that is just right for your neck. To wake up without any pain or fixations in the neck, would be a dream come true. Historically, the use of pillows started in early Mesopotamia. The pillows were made of hard
Men, where does your wallet belong? It’s a close relationship between a man and his wallet. My number one rule for men and their wallet: Do not sit on it! Honestly, just hand it over. I’m sure it’s an old time habit but if you are about to sit in your office chair or drive
A while back, one of my patients came in for treatment and stated with frustration, “My brain hurts doc!” My initial reaction: the brain itself has no nerves fibers- impossible! Clearly, the patient was referring to having a headache and I did not make any comments about how the brain has no nerve fibers. I
Strawberries are in season! Living in Lakeland and being just a drive away from Plant City, I had to visit the farm, enjoy the strawberry festival and fresh strawberry short cakes. This season is a great reminder that spring is on the way. There are a few reasons why we are allowed to love strawberries