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Fight Inflammation with Food

Posted in: Articles, Nutrition

Well over 2000 years ago, Hippocrates proposed a novel concept . . . “Let food be thy medicine”. The idea has lingered and is commonly[...]

Nutrition: A Necessary Component of Chiropractic

Posted in: News, Articles, Health & Wellness, Nutrition

By Amanda Donohue A recent study showed that natural products (i.e., dietary supplements other than vitamins and minerals) remain the most common complementary health approach[...]

You May Need More Vitamin D

Posted in: Articles, Research, Nutrition, Wellness, Other

The US and Canadian governments ask for dietary recommendations from The Institute of Medicine (IOM), one being the “Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). The RDA is[...]

Prescription, Over-the-Counter Medication and Dietary Supplements Don’t Always Get Along

Posted in: News, Back Pain, Articles, Back Pain, Research, Nutrition, Safety, Safety

Many medications that once required a prescription are now available over the counter (OTC). There is a common thought process “if it’s OTC, it’s safe”. [...]

When a Calorie Isn’t Just a Calorie

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

There is much discussion over what makes a healthy diet. Dietary fads come and go. Low sugar? Low carb? Low calorie? Low fat? Much research[...]

Are Your Daily Habits Causing Your Back Pain?

Posted in: Articles, Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Posture

More patients seek care for back pain than any other complaint other than the common cold. More than half of people with low back aches[...]

Research Shows Importance of Breakfast

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

Many popular diets call for a restriction on carbohydrates. While some call for simply limiting excess sugars, others suggest severely limiting or even eliminating all[...]

How Much Do Doctors Learn About Nutrition?

Posted in: Articles, Nutrition

In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that diet plays a starring role in preventing and treating certain chronic diseases. And physicians are often[...]

Nutrition Advice for a Healthy New You

Posted in: Articles, Health & Wellness, Nutrition

There is no better way to rejuvenate your health than by eating more nutritiously. In fact, even a few simple changes in your diet and[...]

Fall Celebrations Health and Safety Tips

Posted in: Articles, Children, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Safety, Seasonal

Halloween and Fall Celebrations can be great fun for children and wonderful opportunities for adults to gather for relaxing social gatherings. Whether it’s trick-or-treat, truck-or-treat,[...]