Archive for the 'Whole Body Health' Category
Chiropractic methods are utilized for many complaints, of which the
majority of research-based evidence supports conditions related to the
musculoskeletal system—that is, neck, back, upper and lower limb
conditions. However, when applied to certain areas of the spine, spinal
manipulation can have other beneficial effects that are also supported
by research. One of these additional [..]
Chiropractic methods are traditionally sought after for pain relief
for neuromusculoskeletal conditions or from pain arising from the
nervous and musculoskeletal systems. But in the tradition of
chiropractic, the WHOLE PERSON
is cared for, not just a select region of pain. For example, when a low
back pain patient first comes to the office, their [..]
Chiropractic
has long described benefits that extend beyond pain relief and crisis
management such as the concept of immune stimulation and overall
well-being. But what is “wellness” and how does it fit in with the
chiropractic model?Interestingly, there is no single definition for the term “wellness.”
Frequently, “wellness” is advertised on balloons, banners, billboards,
in [..]
Chiropractic manipulation
of the spine is well documented, and evidence strongly supports its
benefits for many musculoskeletal conditions of the neck, midback, low
back, pelvis, and extremities. Less evidence has been published about
visceral manipulation. So what are there benefits of visceral
manipulation, if any?A 2013 study reported that females with
lower urinary tract symptoms [..]
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Part 1, we discussed dietary approaches for the cancer patient and
started the discussion of the use of dietary supplementation to optimize healing for the cancer patient with the understanding that these approaches DO NOT
replace appropriate conventional cancer treatments but rather, enhance
the health of the cancer patient during the treatment process. This [..]
In Part 1, we discussed dietary approaches for the cancer patient
such as the Paleo or “caveman” diet, the Mediterranean Diet, and the
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). We also began the
discussion of how to supplement the diet to optimize health
for the cancer patient with a firm warning that these approaches DO [..]
With the side effects related to cancer treatments, why not try to
enhance our body’s ability to “fight"? The use of nutrition-based
treatment is NOT to be misunderstood as a standalone treatment, but
rather, as an adjunct treatment alongside convention cancer management,
varying by the type of cancer. With that said, what are some dietary [..]
We’ve previously established that chiropractic (and probably most
forms of non-invasive treatment approaches) cannot “cure” cancer.
However, we have found that some cancer treatment centers utilize
chiropractic care as part of the treatment process. But what about
cancer prevention? Is that possible?Up front, we need to
acknowledge that there is no one cause of cancer. [..]
The beneficial effects of chiropractic care on the whole body
have been reported and previously discussed in prior articles. However,
we have not looked at whether chiropractic care can benefit the cancer
patient and if so, how?It has been estimated that by 2030, 12
million deaths will result from cancer with 30% having been preventable. [..]
The benefits of chiropractic
are well known when it comes to the management of lower back pain
arising from various low back conditions. But, looking beyond the
localized low back benefits of spinal manipulation, the positive effects
on bowel and bladder function are less well known. The nerves that exit
the spine in the low [..]