Individuals typically don't think about their spine as they go through their everyday lives, bending, reaching, twisting, lifting, etc. However, it is through all of these movements/motions that spinal misalignments can occur causing discomfort, pain, and health problems. This happens gradually, with individuals learning how to live with the misalignment, accepting it as a normal part of life. Spinal misalignments,… Read More
The beneficial effects of using probiotics in our diets or supplementation have been studied in the last years. Indeed, these studies provide positive information about the multiple benefits we receive from the interaction between the host and bacterial strains. Furthermore, Akkermansia municiphila is one of those strains that have stood up due to its characteristic singularity and vast gastrointestinal and… Read More
Here are a few recommended stretches and exercises for relieving herniated disc symptoms. The vertebrae are the small bones that make up the spine. They have cushion discs between each one. These are the intervertebral discs and are the body’s shock absorbers. The discs can be thought of as small balloons that are filled with an elastic gel-type material. There… Read More
The main focus of orthomolecular medicine is to treat the leading cause of the condition. Detecting the root cause is the cornerstone to determine the proper treatment. However, most diseases start in the gut, and treating the GI tract has become the pinnacle of orthomolecular therapy. Additionally, orthomolecular therapy focuses on using natural supplementation, including herbal extracts, on treating subclinical… Read More
Baastrup’s syndrome is named after Christian Ingerslev Baastrup. He discovered and described the condition in 1933. In this syndrome, pain and inflammation are triggered when the spinous processes of two adjacent vertebrae begin to touch each other. This is where the term kissing spine came from. Most back and neck pain is attributed to inflammation or degeneration of the spinal… Read More
Histamine is closely related to allergies and immune responses. Certainly, histamine's involvement in common allergies is the main reason why antihistamines were developed. However, the gastrointestinal environment and food consumption are the most common histamine levels influencers in our bodies. High quantities of histamine cause non-specific, non-allergic GI complaints. These consequences are associated with increased consumption of histamine-containing foods or… Read More
Muscle knots are common and can occur anywhere on the body. They can cause aching and pain in the muscles and joints. When examining a muscle knot also known as myofascial trigger points, it can feel swollen, tense, or like a bump. A particular area where these knots present is in the low back. This happens from excessive wear-and-tear on… Read More
Stress can be defined as any external or internal challenge that disrupts homeostasis in an individual. How stressed an individual feels varies depending on their coping skills and mechanisms. For most, stress is anything that causes a flight or flight response. There are several emotions that cause individuals to feel this flight or fight response. A few possibilities are: Bitterness Resentment… Read More
Women are familiar with abdominal cramps, Pre Menstrual Syndrome, and headaches that accompany their menstrual cycle. However not as many are aware of backache to throbbing back pain sometimes before and/or after a monthly cycle. Many women go to over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen. In a study, the regular use of NSAIDs found that it can lead to: Stomach problems… Read More
Gastrointestinal issues are one of the main reasons why patients come into a doctor's office. Certainly, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the primary gastrointestinal diagnosis. Despite being a common disease, IBS's etiology is still unknown due to the heterogeneity of its symptoms. The new hypothesis points to the fact that underlying infectious illness may cause IBS, and the bacteria overgrowth… Read More
Improper posture affects the whole body and can lead to various pain issues throughout the body. Correcting posture is recommended before trying to correct it when pain begins to present. If pain is presenting, chiropractic treatment will bring relief, stabilize the spine, realign/balance the body, and educate the individual on maintaining proper posture through stretches, exercises, physical therapy, and lifestyle… Read More
Dysfunction of the immune system is the common denominator of diseases like Grave's disease (GD), Hashimoto's disease (HD), and celiac disease (CD). In addition, we can add Non-celiac wheat sensitivity to this equation. Furthermore, gut permeability caused by a damaged intestinal barrier can increase the passage of multiple pathogens. In turn, this phenomenon could result in an exacerbates immune reaction.… Read More