Recently there has been increasing concern over the link between football and brain damage, especially after Aaron Hernandez was diagnosed with a sever form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) following his suicide. CTE is a neurodegenerative disease associated with a history of repetitive head impacts. As CTE receives more and more research and media attention, even the…
Chiropractic and Blood Pressure?
Can chiropractic help cure high blood pressure? A study done by Dr. Bakris shows that for some, it can be. Bakris noticed an interesting trend where patients who initially suffered from hypertension had dramatically decreased blood pressure after receiving treatment. He decided to run an 8 week placebo controlled trial with 25 patients in each…
Vitamin E explained.
Vitamin E is everywhere. It can help your skin, your hair and even your mind. Here is a breakdown of exactly how vitamin E plays a critical role in your body function. What are the different types? Vitamin E has two subgroups and 8 different forms in total, all derived from plant sources. Tocopherols.…
Vitamin D explained.
A, B, C… Vitamin D! Here we are highlighting the most important facts about Vitamin D in your body, and why it is so important to get your 10 min daily dose of sun exposure (sunscreen advised of course)! Who is at risk? People who do not get enough time in the sun People who…
Decoding Annoying Pain: What your Body may be trying to tell you.
“Pain it’s the last symptom to show up and the first symptom to go away” Typically patients come in thinking that their pain is the thing that has been interfering with their life, but really pain can be indicative of so much more. Back pain: Did you know that your lower back pain could…