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To be or not to be? When it comes to the appendix, that seems to be the question. The appendix has been called a vestigial organ, but that interpretation may be changing. We were taught in school that the appendix seemed to have no apparent purpose and should absolutely be removed if inflamed. This still seems to be the general …
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A recent study conducted by Tufts University, Health Sciences Campus, published in May in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, observed the association between biomarkers of vitamin K and mobility disability, which includes Osteoarthritis and Cardiovascular Disease. The study found that older adults with lower levels of vitamin K were increasingly prone to developing conditions that impacted their freedom of movement, …
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If you missed this, a great friend of the chiropractic profession, Dr. James Whedon and his team, showed that for non-cancer related low-back pain, the likelihood of filling a prescription for an opioid analgesic was significantly lower for recipients of services delivered by chiropractors compared with non-recipients. Association Between Utilization of Chiropractic Services for Treatment of Low-Back Pain and Use …
Doctor of Chiropractic, CEO, Sport and Spine Rehab & Founder and President of the Sport and Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation.
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Activate the Endocannabinoid system with PEA to calm excited nerves and soothe physiological stress Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is an extensively researched natural ingredient for important neuroprotective actions.*(4) This ingredient has been utilized for decades and is available in dietary supplements an option for the onset of physiological stress.* PEA is an endogenous fatty acid amide that belongs to the family of …
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Here is the reality . . . growth actually comes through our experience of being both a leader and a follower. It’s like the two sides of a coin. We readily think of mentoring others for leadership, but why can’t we also model how to be a good follower? Last year, while traveling abroad, I came across an olive-wood carving …
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According to a recent report by Grand View Research (located in San Francisco), rising cases of back, shoulder, foot, neck pain, and headaches are important drivers in the chiropractic market. This is expected to help to continue to increase revenue generation over the next five to six years. Other factors such as increasing number of chiropractors in the country would …
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Practitioners often ask us, “What should I look for when choosing enzyme products for my practice?” This blog aims to succinctly answer that question, but first encourages you to identify the concerns you most frequently encounter. Are your clients concerned with gut health and digestive challenges? Or are they concerned with maintaining heart health, cognitive function, or something different altogether? The answers to these …
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Your DNA is the map for the genetic code that makes you who you are. As we age, the human genetic sequence mutates, producing an interesting biological anomaly, which has presented itself and recently been discovered by leading researchers in the field. To keep it simple, let’s call it the “kill-me” gene. It is the reason that a human specimen …
Nutritional Consultation Specialist for MeyerDC
How to tell if your silver supplement is within the EPA and WHO guidelines for safe silver ingestion. In a culture that holds the prevailing belief that “more is better,” it can be easy to assume that a 250 ppm concentration is better than 10 ppm. In fact, some brands will tell you that 250 ppm is 25 times more potent …
