Drug-Free Acid Reflux Relief For Children and Adults
Several news organizations are reporting that commonly prescribed acid reflux drugs taken by millions of people may also cause cardiovascular disease. The reports are based on recently published research from the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Researchers found the drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, can cause blood vessels to constrict. If taken regularly, PPIs could lead to hypertension and a weakened heart. Common PPIs are purchasable over the counter and include Prilosec, [Read More]
Whiplash is just the Beginning of your Pain
Defining Whiplash If you were recently in a car accident, you might feel fine, but you should not assume that your lack of pain means the impact did not cause underlying issues. The collision most likely caused a rapid movement of your neck much like when someone cracks a whip. Of course, that is why this rapid movement gets the name Whiplash. Your neck is only meant to move so far in any direction, and [Read More]
Improving Athletic Performance with Chiropractic
Athletes have benefited from chiropractic care for years, from weekend warriors to high school and college athletes to NFL players, because it's a drug free way to better performance, healing and health. As a matter of fact, 30% of the NFL teams actually use chiropractors in an official capacity and between 70 and 80% of the NFL's trainers have referred athletes to chiropractor's for treatment or evaluation to help prevent injuries as well as increase [Read More]
New Survey Says: Stress, Anxiety and Pain Disturb America’s Sleep
Majority of Americans are not Sleeping Enough The LA Times reports that a new survey says 83% of Americans don’t get a good night’s sleep on a consistent basis. Why not? Stress and anxiety were cited as the top reason by 48% followed by pain at 38% of the 1,008 adults interviewed by the polling firm Harris Interactive. Why aren’t People Sleeping? There are many reasons why someone may not be sleeping. Physical, emotional and [Read More]
Drug-Free Autism Spectrum Disorder Approach
A Growing Problem We are in the midst of a worldwide Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) epidemic, 1 out of every 150 children are affected. Upper cervical chiropractic approaches such as NUCCA can offer hope. A recent case study by Dr. Borkhuis indicates the tremendous results of a 3-year-old girl suffering with autism related symptoms, including acid reflux, vomiting and seizures. A Thirty five month old girl presented into Dr. Borkhuis's office with the chief complaint [Read More]
Sports injuries and your Child’s Posture
Sports injuries and your Child's Posture In just a couple of weeks kids will return to school, and soon they will begin playing sports. It's easy to think it's normal for a kid to get banged up and bruised, and that we should just let kids be kids. But sometimes kids experience preventable sports injuries due to conditions that could have been prevented. There are several reasons it is important for your child to receive [Read More]