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Allergies are 'abnormal' responses of your immune system to substances that are typically harmless. Now why would your brain and nervous system send wrong information regarding these harmless substances to your immune system and most likely the rest of your body? The answer is mis-communication and interference with your nervous system. Think of the immune system as a well-trained and disciplined bio-weapon...
8/4/2010 10:10:27 AM
Poor posture can lead to a number of health issues, including accelerated aging, organ malfunction, musculo-skeletal aches and pains, as well as a weak immune system. You can not reverse the effects of poor sleeping ergonomics overnight. The only way to permanently correct your posture and put yourself on the road to better health, is to consult with our team of chiropractic physicians. Through x-rays,...
8/4/2010 10:09:53 AM
What is the Best Position for Sleeping? The best lying or sleeping position may vary depending on your symptoms or structure of your spine. No matter what position you lie in, the pillow should be under your head, but not your shoulders, and should be a thickness that allows your head to be in a normal position. 1. Try to sleep in a position which helps you maintain the curves in your neck and back....
8/4/2010 10:09:31 AM
We tend to apply ergonomics when it comes to our daytime activities such as sitting behind a desk, driving, or working; but utilizing the correct sleep posture is just as important as your waking posture especially since we spend an average of 5-8 hours in that position every night. Our sleep posture often doesn't get the attention it deserves, yet it is extremely important to pay more attention to...
8/4/2010 10:09:07 AM
Being in the middle of one of the worse economic crisis' of all times, stress management is important as stress creates free radicals, accelerates aging process, creates pain and inflammation and those stress hormones can make you gain weight. To beat stress here is what I do and recommend to my patients more and more these days: (They are simple but trust me they work! I know first hand.) Take a yoga...
8/4/2010 10:08:37 AM
We treat hundreds of new cases of disc herniation and lower back pain that is associated with nerve entrapments weekly in our Newport Beach wellness practice. I, personally, spend a lot of time looking for and reading research articles as well as most modern health and wellness trends. Disc Decompression therapy seems to be one of the most commonly used system and protocol for herniated discs, pinched...
8/4/2010 10:08:03 AM
Keeping hydrated is extremely important year round - especially in Orange County. It keeps our systems functioning properly and is important in sustaining good health. So fuel your body with plenty of pure, filtered water and ensure the container holding it is safe. Here are some other tips: 1. If you have to drink out of a plastic bottle, make sure the composition of the plastic is 2, 4, or 5. 2....
8/4/2010 10:07:19 AM
Summer is arriving fast and we all know the importance of staying cool and hydrated. Whether it's water, juice, or a wide range of other beverages, chances are there they are stored and consumed out of plastic bottles - after all they are the most cost effective means of production, and easy to transport. But did you know there is a hidden danger lurking in these bottles and containers we drink out...
8/4/2010 10:06:44 AM
Did you know that thousands of people turn to Chiropractic Care to get relief from their sinus infections? Are you ready to put a stop to your sinus suffering once and for all? Would you like to return to your optimal health and enjoy life again? Have you had enough of feeling miserable?
8/4/2010 10:06:11 AM
In addition to being painful, a chronic sinusitis can be dangerous and in rare cases causes blindness or even death. You may have tried antibiotics for your sinus infection; unfortunately antibiotics also kill the helpful bacteria in your gastro-intestinal system and can cause a variety of other problems if taken frequently. Before your sinusitis becomes more than just a head and face pain, prevent...
8/4/2010 10:05:37 AM