Maintaining the body's musculoskeletal system and keeping it strong can be done through chiropractic and by managing general overall health. This system includes the: Bones Muscles Tendons Ligaments Soft tissues These all work together to support the body’s weight and allow for movement. Injuries, disease, and aging can cause stiffness, pain, and other issues with mobility, function that can lead… Read More
It is not news that mitochondria are not the ONLY powerhouses of our body. Indeed, our gut microbiome can metabolize foods that were thought to be undigestible and therefore didn't provide energy to our body. Furthermore, this overlapping metabolic function between mitochondria and the microbiome is yet another form of symbiosis. Our evolution from a single-cell unit to a multi-cellular… Read More
Fifty-four million adults currently suffer from Arthritis. In addition to that, about 9% of adults have some type of limitation attributed to Arthritis. The CDC predicts the number of those diagnosed with Arthritis will only continue to rise in the years coming. With autoimmune disease continually growing, it begs the question, "What are we doing to reduce these chances in… Read More
After an auto accident that might not have caused serious damage, individuals often believe that they're fine only to find out later that there is a serious injury. How do these hidden injuries happen? It is because of the body's fight or flight response that it activates into high gear. It does whatever is necessary to get out of harm’s… Read More
Gut microbiota has a wide variety of metabolic activities. I would like to rephrase that, more than activities, they are responsibilities. Nowadays, we know that the gut microbiota metabolizes what we used to believe to be "undigestible," creating microflora-derived metabolites. Consequently, these metabolites promote the growth of beneficial bacteria leading to healthier wellbeing. Nevertheless, the central mediator to this phenomenon… Read More
Although many soccer injuries involve the legs and lower extremities, other body areas are susceptible to injury/s as well. Acute or cumulative is how soccer injuries are generally described. Acute injuries are traumatic. They are usually caused by a slip, trip, and fall, getting hit, and crashing into other players. Cumulative injuries involve repetitive stress on a muscle, joint, or… Read More
The cytokine storm present in COVID-19 in obese patients (and normal-weight patients) develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This syndrome is characterized by a severe hypoxic respiratory failure due to an exacerbated inflammatory reaction and can lead to multi-organ dysfunction. Indeed, this is the battle we fight every day in the hospitals. Unfortunately, up to date, there are no effective… Read More
APT is short for anterior pelvic tilt. APT is when the pelvis tilts more down than forward, which can cause strain on the surrounding muscles and the spine to hold the torso up. It can be the body's own anatomical structure causing the condition and/or part of a bad habit that an individual has grown accustomed to. This can be… Read More
Re-energize from a lack of energy and fatigue with Bio-chiropractic. Millions of individuals struggle to get through the day or night depending on work/school schedules because of deficient energy levels that result in fatigue. Unfortunately, many begin taking over-the-counter or prescription medication, drinking coffee or highly caffeinated/energy beverages, or taking days off to catch up on rest. A wide range… Read More
Tissues The human body is composed of many tissues. Each organ in the body can be broken down into tissues. Tissues are sorted based on their basic functions. These include: Epithelial Tissue Connective Tissue Muscle Tissue Nerves Tissue Muscle Tissue Out of these tissue types, the only tissue that contracts is muscle. Muscle tissue is further broken down into skeletal,… Read More
I threw my back out. Most of us have heard and possibly experienced throwing our backs out. But, what does throwing out your back really mean? Find out from our experts. When talking about throwing one's back out, it’s usually a result of twisting, turning, coughing, sneezing, or lifting incorrectly. The medical equivalent to this injury is an ankle sprain. It… Read More
Immunonutrition therapy application is varied, ranging from severely ill patients, perioperative immunonutrition, athletic enhancement, and more recently in the COVID- 19 patients. However, the underlying factor of immunonutrition effectiveness is its capacity to downregulate inflammatory responses and improve immune reactions using pharmaconutrients. Furthermore, immunonutrition seeks to counteract, reverse and repair barrier function, reduce inflammation, improve immune response related to COVID-19,… Read More
Living with sciatica can be debilitating and exhausting. Find out how different individuals reduced their pain from this condition. Sciatica has different treatment options. It is often a matter of trial and error to find a treatment/therapy that works for the individual. These include: Physical therapy Medication Chiropractic Injections Acupuncture Surgery Different individuals with sciatica share what works for them. Here… Read More