Chronic pain and a healthy spine can require activity modification. This is so an individual can participate in activities in a way to help prevent pain from presenting. This could include: Avoiding staying in static positions for too long Continuous stretches throughout the day Planning ahead when participating in physical activities that cause pain Dietary adjustments to reduce inflammation and… Read More
We’ve said it before, we all have reactions to food and food disturbances. Adverse food reactions had become one of the most common doctor’s office visits. In a study performed in the United Kingdom, 20% of the population reported having a food intolerance, and in Germany, one-third of the population studied reported having reactions to food. When placebo-controlled challenges were… Read More
Stomach ache, acid reflux, gas, and other symptoms of gastric distress can be linked to spinal issues and misalignment. The spinal cord sends nerve signals to all parts of the body, specifically those affecting digestion functions. The lumbar spine/lower back includes the sacrum which is vital in terms of nerve function. Various spinal cord issues could cause problems with… Read More
The Elimination diet is a therapeutic approach to adverse food reactions. It focuses on reducing inflammation and toxic burden and promoting a healthy microbiome through the implementation of a gluten-free, dairy-free diet that is rich in phytonutrients. Without any calorie restriction, the Elimination diet promotes the identification of food triggers and awareness of our body’s reaction to food. The Elimination… Read More
What is it? How to treat it? We all have gastrointestinal disturbances, some of them can be mild, and other ones may feel terrible to the point that your quality of life becomes affected. Characterized by abdominal pain and a noticeable modification in bowel habits, irritable bowel syndrome (IBD) is the most common gastrointestinal tract disorder. Irritable bowel syndrome’s prevalence… Read More
Allergies have been around for what it seems like forever. Most of our patients suffer from environmental or seasonal allergy. Most of the patients with on-going gastrointestinal symptoms self-diagnose with a food allergy, and they start avoiding the food in the matter. Therefore, the exact number of people with a food allergy is unknown, but it’s estimated that the prevalence… Read More
Most individuals go about their lives without thinking about poor posture and spinal misalignment, not to mention the spinal health problems/conditions that are associated with misaligned vertebrae. Most spinal misalignments come on as a result of: Poor posture habits Unhealthy diet Destructive lifestyle choices Sudden misalignments caused by accident/s or injury/s Sudden misalignments can be associated with a direct… Read More
Back or disc pain is becoming increasingly common for individuals of all ages. The spinal discs are prone to injury because of the extreme amount of pressure/stress placed on the lower back and neck. Fortunately, most cases of back pain heal on their own, while others can cause long-term chronic pain that can be difficult to manage, without proper treatment.… Read More
The food that we eat has an impactful effect on our health. Sometimes symptoms like depression, eczema, mood swings, headaches, digestive problems, joint pain, weight gain, and chronic sinus drainage can affect a patient without knowing that these are symptoms triggered by the food they eat. What is an Elimination Diet? How can it benefit me? Basically, the Elimination diet… Read More
Hormones work as a communication system within our bodies. Hormones, glandules, and the endocrine system work together to meet basic physiologic functions such as growth and homeostasis, all the way to more complex ones like reproduction and metabolism. They also play an essential role in mental health, gut health, and the immune system. Basically, they control everything. Therefore in Functional… Read More
Shoulder and arm pain can be debilitating, especially when there is no obvious cause or injury that needs to be treated. A rare condition known as brachial neuritis can cause spasms along with pain down the arm, followed by numbness, tingling, and weakness. If not diagnosed and treated early, the symptoms can worsen with time. The pain experienced can be… Read More
Few individuals realize they have problems with their feet. Flat feet can cause anterior or posterior pelvic tilt. This is a condition where the pelvis tilts too far forward or too far backward. Individuals can go through their entire life without realizing they have some type of foot issue. This can cause poor support in the lumbar spine generating back… Read More
Young adults don't think about disc deterioration/degeneration until it's time for the golden years. The disorder is known as Scheuermann's disease, Scheuermann's Kyphosis, and juvenile disc disorder. It affects young adults usually in the late teens to early thirties. Spinal injuries can be the cause but many doctors believe genetics that leads to disc degeneration is a major factor. And still,… Read More
As a patient, you know what your doctor needs from you as soon as you get into the office: Vital Signs. Do you know what your optimal heart rate range is? Is your blood pressure under control? What about your waist-to-hip ratio? Don’t worry, and we are here for you. This quick guide will help you understand why these measurements… Read More
“I strongly believe that food is medicine and that it should be not an afterthought in medicine but the foundation of medical practice. There is no better drug on the planet.” -Dr. Mark Hyman. Assessing a patient’s nutritional status has always been a fundamental part of the medical record, but most of the time is not explored in an in-depth… Read More