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How many times as a child did you hear, “eat your vegetables!”? While that’s still something you should be doing (at least seven servings a day), it’s important to understand what happens in between planting those seeds and getting to your dinner table. What are pesticides? Pesticides are chemicals, typically man-made, that are used to […]
Did you get hurt during your workout? It’s time to grab the heating pad… or the ice pack… or both—who even knows! There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to using heat or cold to help treat common exercise injuries like strains, sprains, pulled muscles, shin splits, knee injuries and tenderness. Let’s put an […]
When it comes to health and healthcare in the United States, most would agree we have many issues. Not only is the overall state of health in this country rather poor, but our system of “treating” illness, disease and injuries is focused on quick fixes, after-the-fact treatments and short-term care. The chiropractic community has set […]
Love the taste or hate it, apple cider vinegar has some pretty incredible health benefits. Made from fermented apples, research on this potent liquid has revealed promising results, including combating insulin and glucose spikes in type 2 diabetics, not to mention aiding weight loss. It can also soothe a sore throat and may relieve other […]
Heading to the great outdoors this summer? Bring along these great health and well-being camping tips from Allison Chiropractic Center for those beautiful nights spent cozied up next to a campfire. Bring along healthy snacks. It’s easy to grab bags of chips and other salty snacks to bring with you—but these will only dehydrate your campers. […]
If you’re familiar with chiropractic, you’ve likely heard the term, “subluxation.” Our doctors are trained to detect and correct subluxations in the spine, leading to improved spinal function and overall wellness. For those unfamiliar with the term or those who would like to know more, we’ve put together some simple explanations of this condition and […]
Study links artificially sweetened drinks with higher risk of stroke and dementia You might think drinking sugar-free diet soda is better for you than regular soda, which is packed with sugar. After all, experts have been sounding alarm bells for years about the dangers of consuming excessive amounts of sugar, which has been associated with obesity […]
One of the most common conditions chiropractors see and treat is neck pain. According to the National Institute of Health Statistics national survey, neck pain is the second most common form of pain in the United States (following back painand tied with headaches and migraines). An estimated three quarters of Americans will be affected by […]
Millions of Americans love to get out on the course—but unfortunately many are injured while playing and 80 percent are back injuries. So before you head out to the green, read some of these tips to amp up your game and prevent injury. Stretch your entire body. Stretching before and after a game increases your […]