What does “upper cervical” mean? It means the upper part of the neck very close to the brain stem. It is the most important part of the spine for a very simple reason: you MUST be balanced from the TOP down. The head weighs in at 12-15+ pounds and “sits” upon a 2-ounce bone called…
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Last weekend, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was the keynote speaker at a chiropractic health care fitness event in Columbus, Ohio. Did you know that the Governor has personally endorsed the chiropractic profession for at least 40 years and has been speaking at the International Chiropractors Association symposium since 1993? Here are a few quotes from this…
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Spring is in the air, and many are planning for the upcoming gardening and lawncare season. This morning, I came across an article on the ACA website entitled “Pull Your Weeds. Not Your Back, When Gardening.” You can find the article here: I assume most gardeners would find this article helpful as a reference for…
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Welcome to all of my email newsletter readers! I trust you have taken the time to read through some or all of the posts below, and that this will site will help make a big difference in your future health. This is the fourth tip in a series for families starting back to school. And…
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This is the second tip in a series for families preparing to starting the new school year. TIP: Have a sit-down breakfast with your students every school morning. This is a routine that can be started anytime, but there’s no time like the present. Yes, family meal time is a very important way to limit…
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I heard the first word about school starting up last week. One of my patients (9 yrs old) starts this week! Yes, she attends Northeast Magnet http://www.danville.k12.il.us/Schools/NEElem/index.htm. So, here are some tips to make the start of school the very best! 1. Re-establish a regular and earlier bedtime NOW. Though children may get enough sleep…
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For years, I’ve considered the importance of an online presence. Finally, technology has made it a MUST to keep in better communication with you, my beloved patients, as well as the public at large. As a first post, I wanted to focus a bit on what I hope to provide with this blog and why…
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