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While it is commonly called autism, the term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is more appropriate. Of the 1 in 68 children in America who have been diagnosed with the disorder, each case is unique and has its own set of challenges. This means it is critical that each...
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Though chiropractic care has been around for hundreds of years, only recently has it become recognized as essential healthcare and accepted by insurance companies. This means that the older generation is not as familiar with chiropractic care and may be less likely to...
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While you may hear concussions talked about a lot, especially in sports, many people don’t realize how serious they are. Concussions are considered mild traumatic brain injuries, and they can occur during any strong impact to the head or a violent shaking back and...
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One of the most common reasons Americans find themselves in the emergency room is chest pain. Of course, the first thing we think of during an episode of chest pain is a heart attack. But in reality, only a small portion of chest pain is caused by a heart attack, with...
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It’s no secret that children aren’t always on their best behavior – their growth and development are happening rapidly, and that can make it difficult for them to self-regulate. Not to mention things like a proper diet, getting good sleep, and other environmental...
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Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that primarily affects older adults. It can lead to problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s usually develop gradually and get worse over time. In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, a person may have...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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‘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...
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