Addiction

Addiction

Addiction is in the news on a daily basis as the death rates due to illicit drugs soar, but addictive behaviors extend to many more things than just opioids. To better under these behaviors, it is important to know exactly what addiction is, both in psychological and...
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...
Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory condition of the myelin sheath that surrounds nerves in the central nervous system. The myelin sheath functions as a sort of insulation for the nerve, and the destruction of it can lead to dysfunction of the nerves beneath. 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...
Chiropractic Care and ADHD

Chiropractic Care and ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood neurocognitive disorder that is characterized by persistent symptoms of executive dysfunction. It negatively impacts a person’s ability to function in school, work, and other settings. It is...
Chiropractic Care for Cluster Headaches

Chiropractic Care for Cluster Headaches

Most people will experience headache pain at some point, but did you know there are more than 150 different types of headaches? A headache could cause mild pain like a dull ache or throbbing pain with other accompanying symptoms, like nausea and fatigue. Headaches can...