Many of us know vitamin D as “the sunshine vitamin”. It plays an important role in bone health, helping to absorb and use calcium. It also helps to maintain normal blood levels of phosphorus, another key to bone-building. The ideal…
Now that America’s most passionate day of food consumption has passed, it is time to get smart about food choices and how it affects our body. “Apple shape” is a popular term used for truncal obesity – fat that has…
Many people sit at work these days. There has been a large amount of interest in designing the seated workstation with the application of ergonomic principles to reduce the likelihood of injuries. With the changes to a more sedentary lifestyle,…
What is posture? Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture is the correct alignment of body parts supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity. Without posture…
“The World on Your Shoulders (AKA Rotator Cuff Syndromes)” The old saying “the weight of the world on your shoulders” well picturizes what it is like for someone with a shoulder issue. The precise incidence of symptomatic rotator cuff injuries…
For most people one of the most stress inducing things that happens in any doctor’s office is the taking of blood pressure. You can tell yourself to relax, breathe easy and envision yourself on a beach, but the truth of…
Sore feet? Painful arches? Plantar Fascitis! Are you waking up in the morning hobbling out of bed? Finding walking, running and doing stairs painful? Are you trying to stay healthier, lose weight and get fit only to be frustrated by not being able to…
Cardiovascular disease (heart disease) is the number one killer in the U.S. and high cholesterol is a huge risk factor for heart attack, strokes, and other vascular diseases. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance which is found…
“Adhesive Capsulitis aka Frozen Shoulder” by Kevin Andrews D.C. Adhesive Capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, and periarthritis is a condition characterized by pain and stiffness in the glenohumeral joint. It is also commonly associated with a decreased range of motion…
Does consumption of carbonated beverages affect bone health? Currently, about 30% of the beverages Americans consume are carbonated beverages. This level of consumption surpasses that of all other beverages, including milk, coffee, and water. This percentage has been steadily rising since…