Monthly Archives: August 2010

Treating Plantar Fasciitis: Stop Suffering!

Plantar Fasciitis is often a difficult condition to eliminate.  People will often try rest, ice and stretching with little success.  However, plantar fasciitis is not a condition that you should have to suffer with – it can be treated.  Stop Suffering! First I would tell you that plantar fasciitis is less complicated to treat than…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Management and Treatment

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very commonly diagnosed condition, in fact one in five adult Americans have been diagnosed with IBS. According to NIH symptoms for Irritable Bowel Syndrome include abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort, constipation and/or diarrhea.  Some people will have either constipation or diarrhea or alternate between both. IBS can be a difficult…

Fibromyalgia and the “Lyrica Cure” Myth

I am sure that many of you have seen the Lyrica commercials on television with many attractive people swearing that they have been healed of their fibromyalgia by Lyrica.  I’m here to tell you folks that Lyrica being a cure is a myth. If you have fibromyalgia and you’re thinking of trying Lyrica, I wouldn’t…

Palmer Rugby, Women’s Rugby Scholarships and Chiropractic Healthcare

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to travel to Davenport, Iowa for the Homecoming celebration at Palmer College of Chiropractic.  This particular homecoming was special to me because it marked the 50th anniversary of Palmer Rugby. Friday night we had a banquet to celebrate the 50 years of championships and success.  There were former…

Helping Seniors Avoid Falls

Falls are one of the leading problems facing senior citizens.  An injury resulting from a fall can often lead to permanent disability.  One out of three people over the age of sixty will suffer a fall each year and fear of falling can often force seniors to curtail their activities. The risk of falling is…

Breech Babies and The Webster Technique

The late Larry Webster, D.C., Founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, developed a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment which enables chiropractors to establish balance in the pregnant woman’s pelvis and reduce undue stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments. This balanced state in the pelvis makes it easier for a breech baby to turn…

Allergy Symptoms & Allergy Relief

Allergies can come in many forms and the symptoms can vary greatly.  In general allergy symptoms involve swelling of one kind or another.  If your eyes are itchy and red they’re swollen.  If your nose is itchy and runny your sinuses are swollen.  If you have difficulty breathing and swallowing your throat or air passages…