The Importance of Proper Spinal Curvature

The Importance of Proper Spinal Curvature

Spinal curves are the natural curvature of the spine, either forward (lordosis) or backward (kyphosis). In the cervical and lumbar vertebrae, the curve bends towards the front of the body, like a gentle C shape in reverse. In the thoracic and sacral spine, there is a...
How Can Chiropractic Help with Thyroid Function?

How Can Chiropractic Help with Thyroid Function?

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream. The gland is found in the front and lower portion of the neck and has two lobes, the right and left. The thyroid gland makes two main hormones, thyroxine (T4)...
Is Flu Season Really Just Sugar Season?

Is Flu Season Really Just Sugar Season?

‘Tis the season to be merry and eat lots and lots of candy and cookies. Unfortunately, it is also the season to catch the flu. And the consumption of all that sugar in our diets at this time of year may contribute to us contracting the flu, and it can even make the...
What Is Dysautonomia? How Can Chiropractic Help?

What Is Dysautonomia? How Can Chiropractic Help?

Dysautonomia is an umbrella term for disorders of the autonomic nervous system, which is the part of the nervous system responsible for controlling all unconscious functions, such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, digestion, and more. There are...