Osteoporosis is a loss of bone minerals, density and bone strength, particularly of the spine and long bones of the arms and legs.  It is a common problem in menopausal women.  It can be a difficult problem to diagnose and regular x-rays are not that sensitive as they will reveal bone loss only after about […]

When we examine the human body, and in particular our digestive tracts, it is clear that we have evolved to consume both plant and animal products.  Our digestive tracts happen to be shorter than animals that are complete vegetarians, but longer than animals who are complete meat eaters.  Meat is loaded with high-quality protein and […]

Now that summer has come and gone, many people are getting back into their fall and winter routines.  For some who began starving themselves in spring to look great for summer, it may also bring about a reversion to old dietary habits. If keeping those extra pounds off or losing some weight is your present […]

Contrary to popular belief, children can suffer from serious types of headaches including migraines.  Also, children of parents who suffer from migraines are more likely to develop them.  In a child, however, these headaches can take a different form than they do in adults, such as more vague in a child and more localized in […]

There are many misconceptions surrounding the profession of chiropractic; including what they can treat, are they really doctors, are their treatments safe, and is it painful? I would like to address just a few of the most prevalent of these misconceptions so that your decision to consult with a chiropractor can be based on facts. […]

Do you suffer from lower back pain?  If you do, you’re not alone. Recent estimates suggest that 80-90 per cent of the general population will suffer from at least one episode of low back pain during their life time.  For many it will be nothing more than simple muscle strain  as a result of over […]

The French artist, Pierre Auguste Renoir, suffered a great deal from an old malaldy —rheumatism.  It was particularly painful for him to continue painting, which he did seated in a chair. One day a friend passed by while he was forcing himself to work.  Noting Renoir’s obvious pain, the friend exclaimed, “You have done enough […]

Action is a law of our being.  The work done by every organ of the body strengthens and develops that organ. The normal work of all the organs gives the body strength and vigor, while the tendency of disuse is toward decay and death. Tie up an arm for a few days or weeks and […]

Your breathing patterns can affect your pain levels. Is this statement true or false? Believe it or not, it’s absolutely true. This answer comes from those in the scientific world who are studying dysfunctional breathing. Research finds that fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, asthma, back pain, muscular pain, and trigger points are only a few conditions that […]