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Chiropractic Care for Menopause in Glen Carbon
Chiropractic Care for Menopause in Glen Carbon If you are beginning to experience the symptoms of menopause, then you may be interested in learning more about alternatives to conventional therapies. Chiropractic care is one option to consider. This article will explore some of the basics of menopause as well as some of the research that…
How Mindfulness Can Boost Your Productivity
How Mindfulness Can Boost Your Productivity Mindfulness is the act of becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings as you go about your life each day. Most of us are pretty used to living on auto-pilot. We react to the stimulus around us with little internal analysis or questioning if our actions are even…
5 Surprising Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor
5 Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor If you are under the impression that visiting the Chiropractor is only helpful if you are experiencing back pain, think again. In fact, there are many health benefits of maintaining your spinal health, particularly when it comes to the upper spine. Upper cervical Chiropractors are doctors with expertise dealing…
Low Impact Exercise Ideas for Seniors
Low Impact Exercises for Seniors in Glen Carbon As our bodies age, predictable changes in the musculoskeletal system happen as a normal part of the aging process. Starting at around 30 years old, these predictable changes tend to include: Decrease in bone density in both men and women (often accelerating in women after menopause) Cartilage,…
Healthy Pregnancy: Do You Need a Chiropractor
Chiropractor for Pregnancy in Glen Carbon When most of us think about medical care during pregnancy, an obstetrician/gynecologist comes to mind. While these specialized doctors are often used during pregnancy and delivery, their area of expertise is often deeply rooted in traditional Western medicine with a focus on pharmaceuticals, technological interventions (such as cesarean sections),…
Sleep Apnea and Chiropractic Treatment
Sleep Apnea Treatments in Glen Carbon What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep Apnea (SA) is a sleeping disorder that is characterized by repeated interruption of breathing during sleep. An estimated 22 million Americans have it, with as many as 80% of cases going undiagnosed. The condition can cause significant complications that can cause negative health outcomes such as high blood…