Chiropractically speaking, when the head sits in front of the shoulders, T1-T3 (upper back) vertebrae are almost always subluxated (misalignment resulting in nerve compression). These nerves are connected to the thyroid, heart and lungs, and now one will experience nerve interference to these organs. Slouching and slumping posture doesn’t only result in neck and shoulder pain but other more serious issues.

Sleep is a required activity for normal body and brain functioning.  Sleep is absolutely required for our survival, and the average amount should be at least six to seven hours per night.
Tips for a truly restful sleep:

Eat light and about two hours before bedtime.
Exercise regularly, but not before bedtime.
Limit daytime naps.
Stick to a schedule.  Your …

Scoliosis comes from the Greek word Skoliosis which means crookedness.  Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a deformity of the spinal column with an onset between the ages of ten and eighteen.  Most types of scoliosis are classified as idiopathic, meaning that the reasons for this type of deformity of the spine are unknown.  Many assumptions …

The most common injuries seen in adolescent athletes are musculoskeletal overuse injuries.  Contributing factors in overuse injuries can include subluxation, poor equipment, adverse environmental conditions, and training errors.  It is important to have the spine and extremities of athletes checked for misalignments that could put greater stress on a joint, which may then lead to …

The risk of osteoporosis increases with age, and it is likely that in a population expecting increased longevity, reported cases of osteoporosis will rise.  Currently, osteoporosis is responsible for more than 1.5 million fractures in the U.S. each year totaling $18 billion in health care costs (National Osteoporosis Foundation, 2007).  The disease affects more women …

“Millions of Americans go through their days with chronic gas problems.  The main cause of this problem is insufficient digestive enzymes in the stomach.  If the food is not completely broken down before it passes into the intestines, the portions of food begin to ferment or “rot”.  Aside from bloating, heartburn, reflux, constipation, or diarrhea, …

“Health:  A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
-World Health Organization

“The Causes of Dis-ease – Interference with the transmission of innate forces causes incoordination of dis-ease.”
-30 of 33 Principles of Chiropractic
The liver’s functions include metabolism, digestion of food, breakdown of toxic substances, storage of …

Liver stagnation may cause what seem to be completely unrelated illnesses. When a goiter exists (an enlarged thyroid), this is a sign of a congested liver.  Accumulations such as tumors and cancerous growths are liver-related, although the mass itself is considered a form of pathogenic dampness which generally indicates spleen-pancreas imbalance.  The liver stagnation will …

US Ranks Last In Preventing Pre-Mature Death
A new study finds that the US ranks LAST among 19 industrialized countries when it comes to its citizens dying from preventable deaths from diseases like heart disease, diabetes, treatable cancer and more.  Worse yet, the statistics for the US got worse over the past 5 years…not better.
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Natural Immune System Booster
Thymex 2 tablet a day and regular chiropractic adjustments
Myco-Immune 5-10 drops a day
For Children:  Chewable Congaplex 1 a day
For sore throat:  Vinceel Homeopathic Throat Spray
WASHINGTON – Flu season is in full swing, with wide outbreaks in 11 states — and a new strain is starting to emerge that this year’s vaccine doesn’t …