Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ Issue 2 ~ April 24, 2012 ~ Pages 40-45 Abstract Objective: To investigate the effect of the Atlas Orthogonal (AO) upper cervical adjustment on arterial blood pressure (ABP). Methods: Forty-two patients in a private chiropractic practice met and participated in the study. Upon radiological [...]
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You may have seen news items on the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) new Vitamin D recommendations, which were released on November 30th. So to keep you up to date, I’d like to share my thoughts on it with you. First, let’s look briefly at IOM’s recommendations. They have increased all the doses and are recommending [...]
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Few Save Our Bones articles have caused more controversy. Not to mention over one thousand comments full of rich debate. So which article am I speaking of? It’s ‘Debunking the Milk Myth: Why Milk is Bad for Your and Your Bones’. Much of the debate in the comments section of the article centers around those [...]
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Older adults with salty diets may have an increased risk of suffering a stroke, a new study suggests. The new findings strengthen the case for heavy salt intake as a stroke risk factor, according to Dr. Francesco P. Cappuccio, of the University of Warwick in the UK, who wrote an editorial published with the study [...]
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Contributor: Dr. Sarah Losby How often do we hear the old saying, “practice what you preach? It seems to be a logical concept, but does it actually happen? From my experience, I see a world full of people doing a whole lot of preaching and very little practicing. As healthcare leaders this cannot be the [...]
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An article in Health Day reported that aromatherapy is beginning to gain popularity in mainstream medical circles. While there is little research showing aromatherapy can actually cure illness, there is evidence that it can help alleviate symptoms. “Many specific ailments can benefit from aromatherapy blends and treatments,” said Monika Meulman, president of the Canadian Federation [...]
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When most people think about nutrition and their health, they have no trouble associating the foods they eat with weight loss or heart health, says Sherri Greene, DPM, a podiatrist in New York City who practices holistic foot care. However, your diet affects many other parts of your body, including your feet. “When I explain [...]
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A new study published in Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that strength training may ward off dementia. The researchers explained in their report that much of the research previously conducted in regards to exercise and dementia prevention was focused on aerobic activity (cardiovascular exercise). But, the researchers found in their study that while aerobic activity [...]
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