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If I were suddenly made king of our country, my first act would be to banish sodas from the realm! Two thirds of Americans are soda drinkers, and most of them have no idea that a twelve ounce can of soda contains a full ten teaspoons of sugar! Can you imagine adding this much sugar to a single glass of any other beverage? Nationally, the huge sugar load from soft drinks accounts for a third of America’s total daily sugar intake! This promotes diabetes, high blood pressure, an

Osteopathic manipulation is a natural and painless method for addressing many of the health problems of infants and children. Manipulation helps the recovery from injuries and muscle strains that occur so commonly during childhood years. Perhaps less obvious is the role of manipulation in many other disease syndromes of children. During childbirth, pressure on the skull of the emerging infant has been measured at 27 pounds per square inch! As a result, that tiny skull will of

Many people are surprised to learn that there truly is a sacroiliac joint. In fact, there are two, found on either side of the tailbone. The sacroiliac joints are at the junction of the tailbone (sacrum) and the two surrounding bones of the pelvis, (the ilia). These joints are secured by groups of thick ligaments. The sacroiliac joint is strong and stable, and the ligaments which hold it together are designed to allow slight movement. However, if the joint is pushed too far,

Unfortunately, not all exercises will help relieve knee pain. As a matter of fact, some exercises may aggravate your condition. Here are some guidelines to follow: 1. Cycling or using an Elliptical exercise machine are the best options to help relieve knee pain. Walking, cycling, and swimming will all help relieve mild osteoarthritis pain, and stiffness in the knees. However, my favorite ways to achieve knee restoration and maintain knee health are cycling or using an ellipti

Do you have pain that keeps coming back in the same body area? Have you received treatment for the same problem repeatedly, only to find that it keeps coming back? If so, the problem might be a postural predisposition to muscle fatigue and pain in those areas. Many people are surprised to learn that it is unusual to be completely symmetrical. For example, one eye may be narrower, or an ear might be slightly low, or one side of the body may be more developed than the other. Li

Many of my patients are diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis. It is a condition that can affect the back, buttocks, legs, neck, and arms. Spinal Stenosis is caused by a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes pressure on the spinal cord, or narrowing of the openings where spinal nerves leave the spinal column. Spinal Stenosis usually occurs as a person ages. In our maturing years, the discs of the spine tend to deteriorate and the bones and ligaments tend to enlarge or thicken. A

Up to 20% of the U.S. population suffers with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Fruits and vegetables are my favorite foods. Of all the conflicting dietary opinions being offered these days, no one argues with eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, current government health initiatives include eating at least 5 helpings a day, but few Americans actually do this consistently. Yet, if you want to feel young and experience vibrant health, it is essential to eat the colorful, tasty, nutrient rich foods God grows for us, and eat them in large quant

For most patients with a rotator cuff tear, conservative management with exercise, Osteopathic manipulation, and Acupuncture is successful. We have also had tremendous success with PROLOTHERAPY. Please conact us before submitting to surgery for a torn rotator cuff!

The National Institutes for Health and the World Health Organization recognize the validity of acupuncture, and endorse the use of acupuncture for a number of conditions. Acupuncture is often combined with Chinese herbal medicine to provide the greatest effect. Muscular and skeletal conditions: Pain or restriction in any of the following areas: back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Also, sports injuries and conditions such as fibromyalgia. Head

Prolotherapy is the injection of ligaments and tendons to restore and strengthen them naturally. These tissues are weakened from injury or wear and tear. Weakened tendons and ligaments result in joint pain and instability.

Recently I read that one out of ten Americans are taking antidepressants! I was shocked, and almost went into depression myself! It has been said that depression is the most expensive disease on earth, with loss of productivity from absenteeism and poor performance costing as much as medical treatment…an estimated cost of 85 billion dollars annually in the U.S.! While many of today’s antidepressants are helpful, it is my belief that many of these people could be successfully

Over the years, many of my patients have evidenced how dearly the hanging onto an old grudge has cost them. It seems that lack of forgiveness for emotional wounds accelerates the aging process. In fact, it has been well said that holding onto and old grudge is like drinking poison to make your enemy sick. Common examples of grudge inducing scenarios include traumatic sexual experiences, abusive parenting, abandonment, or the damage resulting from irresponsible behavior, such

Grains include bread, cereal, rice and pasta. Since these have been a staple of the human diet for millennia, one might think it would be easy to make healthy choices when selecting grain products. However, it can be confusing to make healthy grain choices because of deliberately misleading marketing information provided on the packaging. Further confusion has arisen from all the new grain products now readily available at our local grocery stores. This “ancient grain” trend

A convincing link has been established between chronic inflammation and certain chronic diseases. This connection involves the immune system, contributing to autoimmune diseases, some types of arthritis, and some cancers.

While a few of my patients are vegetarian, the vast majority eat at least some meat, poultry and fish. In fact, meat, poultry and fish are the centerpieces of the American diet. Consider the most common answers to the question, “What’s for dinner?” Usually, the answer is the main meat or fish dish. It may be chicken, fish, hamburgers, steak, hot dogs, or roast, but the answer is rarely, “Salad, green beans and brown rice. And, oh yeah…we are having some grilled chicken with t

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for clinic visits in the United States. It is associated with increased healthcare costs as well as lost wages and decreased work productivity. Up to 30% of patients report persistent low back pain up to 1 year after experiencing an acute episode. One in five report substantial limitations in activity. The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released updated guidelines for the noninvasive treatment of non-radicular (no as

TMJ, Temporomandibular Joint, jaw, jaw pain, jaw clicking, jaw popping, dental pain

Migraine headaches affect many Americans, occurring in about 7% of men and 16% of women. These headaches are very difficult to treat successfully. There is good and exciting news, I have a tool in my practice than can help: A Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) block.

I have noticed that my life has grown busier and busier over the years. My friends and patients say the same is true for them. We all seem to maintain very full schedules with work and family obligations, as well as a number of other assorted activities. These continual endeavors are not necessarily bad in and of themselves, but they can rob us of sense of peace, joy, and our mental and physical health. In addition, life is filled with challenges, from financial problems to p