We’ve all been told salt causes high blood pressure, cardiac disease and heart problems. But is that really the truth? In 1972, the National Institutes of Health introduced the National High Blood Pressure Education Program to help prevent hypertension. There were two studies they based […]
Coming out of the house on Thursday morning, my daughter who turned 2 on Saturday (*insert cry face*), got excited to see snow and busted her butt on the ice. She fell straight on her tailbone and fell backward. After picking her up, while she […]
Today 1 in 10 kids are diagnosed with ADHD. This makes it the most commonly diagnosed neurological behavioral disorder in children. With Ritalin being the most common treatment for kids with ADHD. Ritalin is a schedule 2 controlled substance that has effects similar to both amphetamines […]
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a drug class that reduce pain, decrease fever, prevent blood clots and, in higher doses, decrease inflammation. The most prominent NSAIDs are aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen, all of which are available over the counter. NSAIDs can be found over the counter and by prescription. Prescription includes: Celebrex, Mobic, and Feldene, and with over-the-counter […]
It’s getting to be that time again. We are already hearing about it here in Oklahoma. It’s flu and cold season. (Yuck!) I very rarely get sick (knock on wood). Mainly due to the following list and due to the fact I get adjusted at […]
If you haven’t read about my horror story switching from Herbal Essence to a natural hair product, then go read about it here. It has been a journey to say the least! But, where am I at now? I have stuck with Acure! I have used […]
According to the CDC, 1 in 13 people are affected by asthma. That is about 26 million Americans! It affects about 8.3% of adults and 8.3% of children. Boys are affected more often than girls. Women are affected more than men. Possibly genetic. Asthma accounts […]
Do you know anyone that doesn’t own a smart phone or tablet? Chances are there aren’t too many people you can name. I’m guilty for giving my 3 year old son a tablet for Christmas. (Which is used mostly for educational games.) When you go […]
Have you ever gotten your blood pressure taken? People are always curious what their blood pressure is running. What is normal? What is abnormal? How do you change your blood pressure? What is blood pressure? There are two parts to blood pressure, systolic (the top […]
Typically I get two complaints when it comes to hip pain. Either a patient will point to their “true” hip joint (where your leg attaches to your pelvis) or they will point to their Sacroiliac joints (on either side of the upper glut area, where […]
