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If you have not considered a visit to a chiropractor, make an appointment. Learn a little about how to prepare for the visit, and what to expect.

How To Treat And Get Treatment For Frostbite

5 March 2015
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

When the temperatures drop, you will need to always be ready for the potential risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Not only will you need first aid, but it is likely that you will need to rush to the hospital or urgent care. Know the Signs When you experience first degree frostbite, you will experience skin irritation. However, this will only affect the top layer of the skin and will not usually require a trip to urgent care. Read More …

What To Expect At Your First Mammogram

24 February 2015
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

According to the American Cancer Society, women should receive their first mammogram at age 40 and continue getting them every year. This is the best way to detect breast cancer early on, which provides a higher survival rate. Some women are more at risk for breast cancer than others due to both hereditary and environmental factors. By getting annual exams and using other prevention methods, you can increase your chances of finding the cancer sooner. Read More …

Think You Have A Food Allergy?

18 February 2015
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

If you've ever had a bad reaction after eating something and wondered whether you might have a food allergy, you're far from alone. And with the multitude of foods available today, people have a great deal of control over their diets, so it only makes sense to try to eliminate any foods that are causing you trouble. But while you may be worrying about missing a food you plan to cut from your diet, you should know that food allergies are very serious – and if you think you have one, you need to be sure. Read More …

3 Things To Expect At Your Baby’s One Year Checkup

18 February 2015
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Taking your baby in for their 12 month checkup will include some of the usual things that happen during checkups, but it will also include some new things as well. Everything that happens at your child's one year checkup is for the well-being of your child, and is done to make sure that they are growing and developing as they should be. This article will discuss 3 things to expect at your baby's one year checkup. Read More …

Treatment And Prevention Of Back Pain

18 February 2015
 Categories: Health & Medical , Blog

Back pain can be caused by physical or psychological factors. Determining the cause of your back pain will aid in its treatment and prevention of future occurrences. Common causes and treatment of back pain Physical injury to the back muscles Strained muscles are a frequent source of short-term back pain. This often occurs from bending and twisting at the waist, or lifting objects by bending over and then straightening the back. Read More …
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Back Pain: Easing the Symptoms

Only people who live with constant back pain will understand how my days tend to go. On days when the pain is slight, I can manage pretty well. When it flares up, there is no such thing as a comfortable position. Fortunately, I have found ways to help ease the pain and keep going. A friend recommended that I see a chiropractor. While skeptical, I did find that having an adjustment twice a week does help. I tend to rely less on pain medication than I did before, and there are days when I feel almost normal. If you have not considered a visit to a chiropractor, I suggest that you make an appointment. Let me tell you a little about how to prepare for the visit, and what to expect. You may find that those visits end up making your days much more pleasant.

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