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It is estimated that 75 to 85 percent of Americans will have some type of low side back pain in their lifetimes. Back pain often times can be painful and quite debilitating. There is good news for those searching for natural, non-surgical methods to alleviate their pain. However, it is estimated that half of those that suffer from an episode of low back pain will experienced a flare-up within one year.

The cost for back related conditions is very high. It has been estimated that the diagnostic procedures associated with back pain cost $50 billion per year. Back pain is the second...

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I have some exciting news to share with you.

For years I have been searching for the best program to deliver overall wellness…not just for my patients, but for myself, my staff and my family.

Personally, I was committed to continually improving my own health steadily each year. I knew I didn’t want to go through the rest of my life physically aging every year the way so many become resigned to do. I have known many people who despite the inevitable march of time, manage to stay young in spite of it… not just looking young, but living a youthful, active and vibrant life. I knew...

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This fruit juice has amazing health benefits…

Have you ever eaten a pomegranate? They are the fruit with the little red seeds in them.

Well, it turns out that pomegranate juice has some pretty powerful health benefits. Some research was done a few years a go and I want to share with you some of the findings because they are pretty interesting.

Check out the benefits discovered in the research study:

  • After one year of pomegranate juice consumption (3 ounces per day), systolic blood pressure decreased by 21%.
  • After one year of consumption, the antioxidant...
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If you have young children or grandchildren, then you’ll want to read this article.

Many patients new to chiropractic care don’t realize that infants, toddlers, pre-teens, and teens get chiropractic care. They often ask, “Why would kids get chiropractic care? Thy don’t have back pain.”

The answer is simple. Chiropractic is so much more than back and neck pain relief. Chiropractic adjustments make the body work better. They boost the immune system. They reduce stress on the physical body. They do all sorts of amazing and beneficial things to keep you healthy.

There is no...

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One of the greatest football players in NFL history has decided to publicly endorse his support for chiropractic care and the chiropractic profession.

Jerry Rice, one of the best wide receivers to ever play in the NFL, and also a star on the popular television show “Dancing with the Stars” has teamed up with the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress to let the public know about the positive benefits of chiropractic care.

Check out some of Jerry Rice’s comments:

“My first experience with chiropractic care was right before the 49ers were to play the Cincinnati Bengals in...

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Do you use Tylenol when you have pain?

If so, the next time you reach for your bottle of Tylenol, consider this: There is evidence that many people who take maximum doses of this over the counter pain reliever had abnormal livers.

In other words, taking Tylenol as recommended on the bottle can create problems with your liver.

In the study, 40% of participants showed signs of liver damage after just two weeks.

Also, the leading ingredient in Tylenol is acetaminophen, and researchers warned that it’s easy to take more than the maximum daily amount of acetaminophen...

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Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy (SDT) is a revolutionary new technology used primarily to treat disc injuries in the neck and in the low back. These injuries might be disc herniations, where the spinal disc is ruptured and jelly of the disc is pressing against a spinal nerve, or the injuries might be more chronic in nature, such as severe disc degeneration, sciatica or facet disease.

People often seek spinal decompression therapy after conservative therapies (chiropractic, physical therapy, exercise therapy, etc.) has failed to effectively heal the damage.

SDT...

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Help Stop Bullying — Produce Happier and Healthier Kids … and Adults.

Anyone who loves kids should read this.

Recently, there was an amazing program on the Diane Rehm. I stopped what I was doing, sat down and listened to how Jodee Blanco was helping kids who are bullied and those who bully. Teaching compassion is no easy task, but Jodee Blanco has done this effectively for thousands, transferring her bitter experience into something that powerfully helps kids, schools and communities through her work.

I highly encourage you to listen to this program: go to drshow.org,...

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