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Nowadays, in this crazy modern world, it may come as a surprise to many of you that the simple spice Turmeric has so many incredible healing properties. Of course, Eastern cultures have valued Turmeric for its medicinal properties and warm, peppery flavor for more than 5,000 years. Over the years this medicinal root has been revered in India as the “holy powder.” Commonly found in Indian recipes, it boosts appetite, lowers blood pressure, reduces pain, has been shown to have

Spinal nerve irritation can block the free flow of information between your brain and the rest of your body, interfering with healthy functioning and leading to a wide range of diseases. This nerve irritation happens following trauma, with toxicity and increasingly with poor posture. Poor posture occurs for many reasons but by far the most common cause is by sitting at a computer for countless hours. This eventually causes spinal deformity which impacts the nervous system. “M

We’ve all been told that exercise is important, but what are the reasons to exercise? Many people do certainly seem to do OK without breaking a sweat, don’t they? Well for how long I wonder? An interesting question, don’t you think? Of course, we all have busy lives and for many of us finding enough time to get out there and exercise is a real challenge. The Truth The truth is, really busy people find time to exercise! There is no excuse! We all know that life is a journey an

Starting off your day with warm lemon water is thought to have a ton of health benefits – and it’s been an Ayurvedic practice for hundreds of years. Read on to learn about the amazing health benefits of drinking lemon water, and especially first thing in the morning. 1) Aids in Digestion Not only does the warm water help to stimulate the GI tract, but the lemons are believed to stimulate and purify the liver. It also helps digestive acids with digestion and elimination. 2) Su

Why I am a doctor of chiropractic. Today I’d like to share something special with you. It may help you understand why we do what we do. When I first went to chiropractic school all those years ago in San Francisco I used to spend hours in the library studying physiology. Above my favorite desk was a plaque on the wall that had been donated by a well-known Alumni of my school. I read it pretty much every day for several months. The words resonated with me so deeply that I copi

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory disease affecting mainly the pelvis (sacroiliac) joints, spine and rib joints, causing pain and progressive stiffness. It affects young males about four times as often as females. Onset typically occurs between the ages of 15 and 45. Symptoms Of Ankylosing Spondylitis The main presenting complaints in the early stages are lower back pain with morning stiffness that often wares off during the day with activity. In some cases the i

Getting a good night’s sleep depends on a lot of different factors — comfort, stress level, room temperature – but to get it right, you’ve got to start with the basics and your mattress is the first building block to a restful slumber. If you’re in the market for a new mattress and have recently taken a stroll down the aisle of a bedding store, you know that there is a dizzying array from which to choose. How do you know which mattress is best for you? Generally speaking, one

Putting an end to the Vicious Circle. Is poorly managed pain and inflammation slowing you down and impairing your quality of life? The feeling of pain is your body’s way of telling you that there is inflammation present. Inflammation is associated with the classic symptoms of pain, redness, heat, and swelling. It frequently accompanies injury and tissue trauma, such as sprains, strains, cuts, bites, and stings. However, what you may not realize, is that inflammation can be a