I know, I know… How many times have I heard that before? I know that’s what you’re asking yourself right now. The reason you hear it so much is that you don’t listen to all the good advice that’s passed around and the result is that you get sick every year. This year let’s all…
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Insomnia: Some Tips from the Chiropractor
I have recently seen statistics that say approximately 60% of American Adults suffer from insomnia or some other sleep disorder at some time in their lives. Sleep disorders can have a significant impact on your health and can contribute to many health disorders including diabetes, high blood pressure, memory problems, weight gain, headaches, impotence and…
Dine In NYC
Dine In is a charity that I like. I have some patients involved in it an this is how it works. Dine In’s website calls themselves, “A Citywide initiative to fight hunger.” That’s a great place to start. Right now 3.3 million ne yorkers struggle to afford food for themselves and their families. By donating…
Bed Bugs in NYC
If you watch the news you’ve heard the stories about bed bugs on the rise in NYC. In fact the quote from the Associated Press is “New York City’s bedbugs have climbed out of bed and marched into landmarks like the Empire State Building, Bloomingdale’s and Lincoln Center…” This is doing damage to NYC’s tourist…
Headaches and Chiropractic Care
I recently saw a report that stated one in six Americans suffers from headaches. That’s over 45 million people. I thought that is astounding. The same study reported that people that suffer from many different types of headaches ranging from migraines to cluster to tension and a lesser known type called cervicogenic (neck generated). There…
Anti Inflammatory Foods
“I don’t want to take so much Tylenol or Motrin, what natural alternative can I take?” my patients will often ask. There are numerous anti inflammatory foods and supplements that you can take that will help keep you from being in pain. The first thing you should do is try to add a few of…
Proper Lifting Techniques
I must be asked the proper lifting techniques to protect your back at least half a dozen times per week. For those of you that are not sure of the proper methods read on and for those of you that are sure you know what you’re doing, read on because you may have forgotten something….
TMJ Syndrome (Temperomandibular Joint Syndrome): Problems and Solutions
A patient reminded me today about all the peripheral problems that accompany TMJ and how many things seemed to clear up as we were able to clear his TMJ Syndrome. People may experience neck and facial pain, sinus trouble, stiffness in the neck, difficulty chewing, difficulty yawning and some sleep disturbances. There are many approaches…
Chiropractic and Ear Infections
An enormous number of children experience otitis media (ear infections) and the recurrence rate for these children is as high as 96%. There are many different approaches to treating ear infections that may be provided by as many different types of practitioners. The reason there are so many treatments is because of the relative failure…
The Right Pillow for a Good Night’s Sleep
It can be difficult to decide whether or not you need a new pillow, what kind to buy and do you need something different than you had before. There are so many different types of pillows it can get confusing. There are pillows that have feathers, pillows made from hypoallergenic fiber, pillows with memory foam,…
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