The New Shingles Vaccine: Help or Hoax?
No one is surprised these days when yet another vaccine is introduced, this time it is the Shingles Vaccine. I have recently spoken with 2 of my older friends who, on the advice of their doctor, decided to get this new Shingles Vaccine. I know 2 people is a small sample group for research, but […]
I Have a Cold
I was at the office today and I received a call from a good patient. She said, “Doc I have a cold. A really bad cold. I’ll call you back as soon as I get over the cold.” So from time to time we get calls from patients notifying us that they are either […]
Children’s Vitamins – Some Can Pose a Health Risk
Some Children’s Vitamins Have Dangerous Ingredients: The #1 Children’s Vitamins Brand in the US contains ingredients that most parents would never intentionally expose their children to, so why aren’t more opting for healthier alternatives? Kids vitamins are supposed to be healthy, right? Well then, what’s going on with Flintstones Vitamins, which proudly claims to […]
Why Do Chiropractic Adjustments Work?
Chiropractic Adjustments Work! “When you get chiropractic adjustments: – I’m NOT just CRACKING your BACK. Here’s what I mean.” 1. Proprioceptive stimulation triggers the release of endorphins. These endorphins cause a near instant and temporary relief similar to pain medication making you less aware of your problem without any side effects. This has a secondary […]
Did Angelina Jolie Make the Right Choice? Another Side of the Story..
How does Angelina Jolie’s choice effect us all? We have all heard about Angelina Jolie”s recent decision to have her breasts removed in order to prevent future chances of cancer. She has been held up as brave and daring to make the decision to have her breasts removed to prevent cancer, is it possible she […]
There’s Gluten in That? Betcha Didn’t Know About Some of These!
It’s Hard to imagine there’s Gluten in that! There may be gluten in: Flavored Potato chips Tea Blends: May contain barley malt Veggie Burgers and dogs Caramel Color: Found in many items, cola drinks etc. Pickles. “The problem with pickles is beer. Some pickling processes include malt vinegar (a beer-like liquid), which may contain gluten. Bouillon […]
Do You Want More From Your Chiropractor?
As A Chiropractic Patient… Are You Wanting More??? Let me ask you a question. What are you hoping to get from your chiropractic care at a Chiropractic office? —Less pain? —Less tightness? —Improved health? —More movement? —Or more life in your life and a greater connection with source. Many people begin care […]
What are you thinking about today? Mind Matters
Spontaneous Remission or “Unexplained Healing”
As an Asheville Chiropractor and natural health care provider, I like to spend at least as much time studying health and healing as I do sickness and disease. One topic I find fascinating is a phenomenon often referred to as spontaneous remission or unexplained healing. Spontaneous remission is generally defined as a disappearance, either complete […]
Fibromyalgia And Chiropractic Care
Fibromyalgia Help With Chiropractic A recent report on Fibromyalgia, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (www.f4cp.com), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of the benefits of chiropractic, announced today that chiropractic care has been shown to reduce the agonizing pain, debilitating fatigue, and joint stiffness associated with fibromyalgia. While fibromyalgia, a medically unexplained syndrome […]
