The brain has two hemispheres that are connected through the corpus callosum. The two hemispheres have unique qualities and neurological balance between both are important for normal brain function. However, the brain doesn’t grow in a balanced way as evidenced by the first few years of life, where most of the growth is focused on
The nose is an amazing structure and does far more than just smell and taste things. It is a vital sensory organ that is constantly monitoring the environment to help you adapt to your surroundings and stay healthy. One of the warning signs of inflammation in the brain is a loss of smell and is
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The other week my neck was not happy. I had been processing a sore throat and September had been a stressful month and then my upper neck started getting sore. This was followed by headaches and then one day I could not turn my head left or right more then 10 degrees. I was in
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Our brains are wired to crave sugar because it is a quick form of energy that our brain and body can easily use to help us go about our day. From bread, to chocolate, to pies, to cookies, to ketchup, to cereal, to juice, to pop, the list is endless where sugar is an added
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The past 6 weeks have been a test of strength and courage for our family. It started with our kids getting sick at the end of February and they seemed to get a bit better…But then it got worse and our 3 kids ended up with bad lung infections, that eventually led us to the
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Every breath you take and every move you make, is controlled by your brain and nervous system. Breathing is something that you do automatically without much thought, as it is controlled by the autonomic (i.e. automatic) nervous system. But did you know that breathing can also be consciously controlled and proper breathing can significantly impact
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First, we need to understand Chiropractic care and what an adjustment is. An adjustment is a technique used by Chiropractors to help improve movement and restore function within the spine and nervous system and this takes place during each of your Chiropractic appointments in our office. After your adjustment, you may feel loose and relaxed
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As Chiropractors, we often get asked – “what exercises should I avoid with back pain?”. This is a great (and important) question to ask, as many people who experience back pain go straight to strengthening their back in an attempt to fix it. Going straight to strengthening the back can be a problem for a
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There’s no hiding the fact that back pain can (and is) a debilitating and ongoing issue for many people. But have you ever taken a step back and thought about the impact that your choice of shoes are having on your spine? From a biomechanical and Chiropractic point of view, your footwear choices have a huge impact
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Mobility is defined as the body’s ability to actively and freely move through a joint’s full range of motion. For each joint in the body and direction of movement, there have been desired ranges established which are usually presented as a degree. Healthcare professionals base an individual’s mobility off of these ranges (1). Most people refer
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