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Chiropractic Care for Arthritis: Supplementation

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What is Arthritis?

First of all, did you know that arthritis is one of America’s most common diseases? It is also one of the most misunderstood diseases. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. This inflammation can cause pain. It can also cause discomfort and stiffness throughout joints and the body. Common symptoms of arthritis and joint inflammation include swelling, joint pain and stiffness and decreased range of motion. These symptoms typically worsen with age. However, there is evidence to support that chiropractic care for arthritis can ease this pain and discomfort!

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Surviving Summer Travels: Chiropractic Tips

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Surviving summer travels and chiropractic tips. Ah summer. It’s the time of the year we all look forward to. For many of us, summer is the time for family reunions, vacations, and other adventures. We spend hours in cars, planes, trains, and even boats. And while we are so excited to arrive at our destination, we are often in pain for the first few days of the trip. Sitting for extended periods of time results in tension building up in your muscles. This can cause feelings of discomfort and even pain. However, there are some things that can be done to reduce these feelings of discomfort, while increasing blood flow and your ability to enjoy your vacation.

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The Big Importance of Sleep

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The big importance of sleep. Wonderful, wonderful sleep. We often think as sleep as our time to shut down and reboot. But did you know that it is during sleep that we are extremely active? It is during sleep that a lot of important processing, restoration, and strengthening occurs. We still aren’t sure why our bodies are programmed to need such a long period of sleep. But researchers do understand some of the critical functions of sleep. And why we need it for optimal health and wellbeing.

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The Blood Sugar Solution

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The blood sugar solution. Blood sugar, or blood glucose, is the main kind of sugar found in the blood. Our bodies get glucose from the foods we eat. This sugar is an important energy source. And also provides nutrients to our organs, muscles, and nervous system. The absorption, storage, and production of glucose is regulated through the small intestine, liver, and pancreas. Having a healthy blood sugar level is crucial for our health. And likewise, having too much of it, or too little, can result in a number of issues.

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Why Do I Swell in the Heat?

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Well, summer is here. And boy has it packed a punch! After that seemingly forever winter, the warmth of the sun has felt wonderful the last few weeks. But there are days the sun feels a little too hot. And for some, that heat means inflammation, redness, and painful swelling in certain areas. It’s during these summer months, we treat a number of patients looking to reduce that swelling. But why do we swell in the heat in the first place? And what are some things we can do to treat it at home?

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Manual Labor and Back Pain

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Did you know that back pain is the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims in the United States? Manual labor jobs tend to place added stress on certain areas of the spine. Chronic lower back pain, spinal fractures, and disc herniation are among the most common workplace-related back injuries. But there are a number of things you can do to reduce or prevent those injuries. So, let’s jump in and discuss manual labor and back pain.

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CBD Formulation: What to Look For

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We have come to the last blog of our CBD series. Throughout the course of the month, we’ve discussed the myths about CBD. We’ve also covered the physical and mental benefits of this chemical powerhouse. To conclude this series, we want to dive into CBD formulation. This way you know what to look out for when buying CBD products.

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Mental Benefits of CBD

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This month we are covering everything there is to know about CBD. Two weeks ago, we dived into the controversial topic and discussed the truths and myths regarding CBD. Last week, we discussed the many physical benefits of adding CBD to your wellness routine. As we’ve stated, CBD holds the key to the wide variety of medicinal and therapeutic effects that the compound can offer. The more we learn about this chemical power house, the more it seems poised to revolutionize medicine as we know it. And with that said, I want to discuss the mental benefits of CBD.

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Physical Benefits of CBD

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This month we are covering everything there is to know about CBD. Last week we dived into the controversial topic and discussed the truths and myths regarding it. As we said last week, CBD holds the key to the wide variety of medicinal and therapeutic effects that the compound can offer. The more we learn about this chemical powerhouse, the more it seems poised to revolutionize medicine as we know it. This week, I want to discuss the physical benefits of CBD.

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Myths and The Truth About CBD

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The cannabis plant. Many of us immediately correlate this plant to the federally illegal drug, marijuana. But before you close out of this tab, did you know that the cannabis plant is actually a chemical power house? It produces more than 400 different chemical compounds. And no, not all of them are unique to marijuana. These compounds are called cannabinoids. And not all of them are created equal. Which is why we want to take the time today to discuss one of those compounds specifically. It’s called cannabidiol or CBD. And with that, let’s dive into the truth about CBD.

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