Tennessee Chiropractic Association

Improving Heart Health with Tai Chi

Posted in: Articles, Research, Health & Wellness, Safety, Sports & Exercise

According to a report in the Journal of the American Heart Association, “More than 60% of patients decline participation in cardiac rehabilitation after a myocardial[...]

FDA: Use Caution – NSAIDS Can Cause Heart Attacks or Strokes

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Health & Wellness, Safety

The risk of heart attack and stroke with NSAID use was first reported in 2005. Since then, numerous studies have been conducted to determine the[...]

Don’t get too hot!

Posted in: Articles, Health & Wellness, Seasonal, Sports & Exercise

When the human body is exposed to intense heat, especially when accompanied by physical activity and high humidity, it may sometimes overheat. There are 3[...]

Be Active Your Way: A Fact Sheet for Adults

Posted in: Articles, Health & Wellness, Sports & Exercise

How do I do it? It’s your choice. Pick an activity that’s easy to fit into your life. Do at least 10 minutes of physical[...]

Chiropractic Care for Social Well-Being

Posted in: Articles, Children, Health & Wellness, Other Information

by Michael W. Hall, D.C. From very early in our lives—actually in utero— one of the first reflexes that can be observed is that of[...]

Don’t Take Arthritis Lying Down

Posted in: Articles, Health & Wellness, Sports & Exercise

Years ago, doctors hardly ever told rheumatoid arthritis patients to “go take a hike” or “go for a swim.” Arthritis was considered an inherent part[...]

Metabolic Syndrome Becoming More Prevalent

Posted in: Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Other Information

by John L. Stump, DC, PhD, EdD Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that increase a person’s chances of developing heart disease, stroke[...]

FDA Encourages MDs to Learn About Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Posted in: Addressing Pain, Articles, Health & Wellness, Safety

In an effort to combat the opioid epidemic, the medical community as a whole is reevaluating how medications are used and when other options may[...]

Do You Know How Much Is Enough For Your Child?

Posted in: Children, Articles, Research, Children, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Wellness

Children have not been immune to the rise in obesity across the nation. Overall eating habits, frequency of consuming fast food, larger portion sizes and[...]

Energy Drinks – Dangerous for Some

Posted in: Articles, Research, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Sports, Wellness, Sports & Exercise, Other

Energy drinks are common place on sports fields, gyms and in locker rooms. Replenishing fluids and energy sounds like a good idea. When studying, practice[...]