It was once believed that the brain was incapable of generating new cells. Therefore, the conclusion was that the brain was incapable of healing once it had been damaged, either by injury or by disease. Brain injuries caused by concussions and blows to the head as well as the cognitive...
In the old days of my chiropractic practice in Smithville, NJ of Galloway Township, chiropractors would have to spend tons of money on print advertisments and yellow page ads to attract patients. Ads targeting neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, pregnancy care, headaches, concussions etc. All of this advertising has...
Supplementation with vitamins D and C, zinc, quercetin, and melatonin has antiviral effects, boosting immune response, and can reduce viral replication. These nutrients are necessary for a normally functioning immune system.. Zinc is a major player in the creation of the body’s DNA, helps with the growth of cells, building proteins, healing...
Elderberries have been used for hundreds of years for their health benefits. Elderberries are the fruit of the Sambucus tree. The plant, also known as black elderberry dates it’s discovery to 2000 B.C. in Switzerland, where there is evidence that the ancient Swiss cultivated it. Recipes using elderberries for medicinal...
Pregnancy Prenatal Chiropractic Information: Pregnancy does not cause allergy symptoms like hay fever. Though these symptoms can develop during pregnancy, it is more than likely nasal symptoms during pregnancy which is called pregnancy rhinitis. Pregnancy rhinitis refers to inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes and can last for up...
When back pain and neck pain occur, one of the first doctors people think of is the chiropractor. The chiropractic affect on musculoskeletal conditions is extremely beneficial for low back pain, mid back pain and neck pain. What the majority of the population does not realize is the effect...
In the U.S., there are about 80,000 registered chemicals. Of these, only a few hundred have been tested for safety, and even that testing is considered inadequate by most toxicologists. Chemicals are tested in isolation. In real world application however, chemicals are used in combination, and the few studies done...
Nearly 80 million Americans—about one in four—has diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes among children and teens is also growing at a rapid rate. The most recent data reveals that, between 2001 and 2009, type 2 diabetes among children aged 10-19 rose by 30 percent. The evidence points to a faulty diet,...
Mushrooms are very popular around the world for their use in many recipes. In the past, mushrooms were used by many ancient civilizations for medicinal purposes. Ancient Egyptians even called them the plant of immortality. In addition, they ruled the food a royalty food and banned commoners from purchasing mushrooms. ...
Your toothbrush serves as a storage bin for microorganisms and can become contaminated with infectious organisms soon after its first use. The contamination grows with each use thereafter, according to a systematic review of toothbrush contamination published in the journal Nursing Research and Practice. One study found heavy contamination with...
Mushrooms are very popular around the world for their use in many recipes. In the past, mushrooms were used by many ancient civilizations for medicinal purposes. Ancient Egyptians even called them the plant of immortality. In addition, they ruled the food a royalty food and banned commoners from purchasing mushrooms. ...
I would like to present to you my top 3 healthy living tips that I have personally found to be essential for every single living person on our entire planet. If the population would adhere to the advice offered below, I am quite certain that health care costs in our country...
Research on migraine headaches has found that vitamin B2 – riboflavin can reduce headache frequency. The goal of the study was to investigate the use of riboflavin for the prevention of migraines. In the study, patients received 400 mg riboflavin capsules per day. Headache frequency, duration, intensity and additional medication...
Let’s take a few paragraphs to discuss and oddly named plant flavonoid and anti-oxidant; quercetin. Quercetin has been pushed to the forefront of nutritional supplementation news due to its anti-viral properties and the beneficial effects on fighting off covid-19. As written about previously, quercetin acts as an ionophore. Meaning it...
The business of artificial sweeteners is built on the idea that no- or low-calorie sugar substitutes will help you lose weight. Unfortunately, this simply isn’t true. Research has repeatedly shown that artificially sweetened “diet” foods and beverages tend to stimulate your appetite, increase cravings for carbs, and stimulate fat storage...
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Symptoms include: Increased memory loss and confusion, inability to learn new things, difficulty with language and problems with reading, writing, and...
Cruciferous vegetables have been known to have many health benefits. Cruciferous vegetables include but are not limited to broccoli, cabbage, collards, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale and bok choy. These vegetables contain several plant compounds that are important for optimal health, including powerful chemoprotective compounds that have been shown to...
It's all about the fluid. When fluid builds up in the ear tube due to improper drainage, bacteria develops in the fluid and this causes an infection which then leads to painful, swollen ears. What research has taught chiropractors over the years is that tight neck muscles can exert pressure...
Treatment for tachycardia may include specific maneuvers (Vagal maneuvers include coughing, bearing down as if having a bowel movement and putting an ice pack on the face), medication, cardioversion or surgery to control a rapid heartbeat. The goals of tachycardia treatment are to slow a rapid heartbeat when it occurs...
The underarm area is one of the most sensitive areas in the body (it is the go to ticklish spot for kids trying to tickle parents!). The underarm area is also where we tend to have the most perspiration come out of our bodies when we are over heated. The...
Are you worried about getting wrinkles or sagging skin? Are your joints achy and sore? If so, it’s time to look into collagen. Collagen is the body’s most abundant protein. Its job is to hold together tissues in the body and allow them to stretch and spring back and forth. ...
Time to write about tomatoes! I was recently surfing the web for tidbits of information that I could include in my weekly health tip when I came across a great article on tomatoes. Tomatoes were mistakenly thought to be poisonous (although the leaves are poisonous, so don’t eat them) by...
Dietary fats are basically divided into two groups. Saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Saturated fats come from animals and unsaturated fats are plant based. From there we can divide our fats into Omega 6 fats and Omega 3 fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are vital to proper cell functioning and...
One of the most common topics that is discussed in my office on a patient to patient basis, is the topic of high cholesterol levels. Many people have come to me stating that they take cholesterol lowering medications (statins), yet their cholesterol number and HDL/ LDL ratios do not...
A few years ago, I read research that reported how sleeping with your bed on an incline was good for your health. So, I did it. I lifted the head end of the bed frame about 16 inches by putting three 2x8 boards (one on top of each other) underneath...
I have been writing weekly health article for the past 21 years. That is a lot of health tips! If I were to go back and review all of my articles, I would find quite a few repeating topics. Some of the things I write about are too important to...
Importance of drinking water: If you think that you have a bit of a problem drinking enough water on a daily basis, you are probably right. Even worse is the lack of water that children are that is occurring with children. According to recent statistics that I have found on...
Dr. J’s Health Tip of the Week: Nuts to you!!! According to the latest nutritional research, people who ate at least 1/3 oz of nuts per day had an average 23 percent reduced risk of death due to cancer, diabetes, respiratory and neurodegenerative disease during a decade –long study. Previous...
One of the most common problems that affect our health is back pain. As much as 80% of the US population has experienced back pain at one point during their lives. Most of the time the problem is caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and improper lifting habits. Less common...
How to Conquer Fatigue and Low Energy Being tired and exhausted is one of the most common complaints in society today. To address fatigue and low energy, you need to improve mitochondrial energy production. Mitochondria are miniature organs within your body’s cells. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cells. Mitochondria use...
Hopefully, we have put this foul unlike spring weather behind us and we can start thinking of warmer temperatures and sunny skies. That being said, with warmer weather comes more sun exposure. Skin cancer is a huge problem. The problem begins with sun exposure. This is where the topic can...
As a chiropractor, I am often asked two questions. The first is, “What is that noise that occurs when my spine is adjusted?” And number two, “Will cracking my knuckles give me arthritis?” Years ago, the common belief was that the sound your joints make when “cracked” is due to...
Even though flu season doesn’t last all year, It is looking like the covid-19 virus is not being confined to a season and will be a continuous year-long problem. Being proactive is much better than reactive. If you wait until you are sick to help yourself to prevent getting sick,...
CBD for Chronic Pain Relief in Conjunction with Chiropractic Care By Tina Richardson (for Health First Chiropractic Clinics) It’s a known fact that many people in our tech-driven society spend most of their hours stationary; at work, most of the day is spent behind a desk, and the process of...
Antibiotics are possibly the greatest discover of all time. Medication that attacks and destroys harmful bacteria in the body at a time when the body is not able to do it on its own is a wonderful thing. Antibiotics have saved countless lives and are one of the most important...
For this week’s health tip, I will list the generally considered top 10 healthiest foods of all time. Here we go. 1. Avocados, which are actually classified as a fruit, are low in fructose and rich in healthy monounsaturated fat and potassium, and research has confirmed the avocado's ability to...
Exercise is widely considered to be the answer for weight loss, heart disease and diabetes prevention and overall health. When the topic of cancer comes up, exercise is not usually mentioned as a treatment or preventative tool. According to recent research, exercise can help lower your risk of cancer; help...
I am going to do something different with this week’s health tip. This week’s health tip will focus on pets. Each year, tens of thousands of pet parents reach out to their veterinarian or an animal poison control hotline because they know or suspect their pet has ingested a toxic...
I have always been a big proponent of apple cider vinegar and have written many times on its health benefits. According to my research on vinegar, it is said to have been discovered around 5000 BC, when unattended grape juice turned into wine and then vinegar. Originally used as a...
According to new research, sleeping with dim light in your bedroom at night raises blood sugar and heart rate. The dim light entered the eyelids and disrupted sleep despite the fact that participants slept with their eyes closed, said study author Dr. Phyllis Zee, director of the Center for Circadian...
Vitamin C is the one of the most essential vitamins that every family should have in their medicine cabinet as a treatment for the viruses that cause colds, flu and respiratory infections. My conclusions are based on research that I have been studying for over 30 years on the effectiveness...
McDonald’s is a great place, French fries in your face, ketchup up your nose, pickles between your toes. Yes, that little diddy is still around. I used to sing it to my kids every time we drove by a McDonald’s in town. That being said, McDonald’s has made the news...
How I Would Save Professional Wrestling I am a pro wrestling fan. A big fan. I first came across professional wrestling as a 10 year old in the early 1970’s. Every Saturday afternoon I would watch the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) television shows from Pennsylvania. Before going to...
The adrenal glands are small structures attached to the top of each kidney. The human body has two adrenal glands that release chemicals called hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones affect many parts of the human body including regulating your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other...
Four factors that will shorten your lifespan are excessive sugar consumption, artificial sweeteners, trans fats, and vitamin D deficiency. A diet high in sugar (which includes processed fructose and grains) causes a host of health problems that can take years off your life, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Many...
Now that we are officially moving into our third year of the coronavirus pandemic, the opportunity to look back into covid-19 management is easier than predicting the future course of the disease. As they say, hind sight is 20/20. I recently came across a document that I found very interesting. ...
The most used tool in the medical doctors office is the prescription pad. In 2021, 4.9 billion prescriptions were filled in the United States for drugs and medications. Add in prescriptions for diagnostic testing, lab work and physical therapy and the number of prescriptions increases substantially. With all of the...
A lot of news headlines were made the past few weeks concerning the cellular 5G wireless rollout for all of our high tech needs. The news reported on the concerns the airlines have with airports being close to the 5G cellular towers and possible disruption of the airplanes landing capabilities. ...
Acute Otitis Media or middle ear infection is a painful condition for children and for their parents who have to watch their child suffer. Ear infections result from fluid build-up in the inner ear. If the fluid cannot drain, bacteria may grow in the ear fluid and cause an infection....
A much bigger issue than the pandemic, but rarely discussed health problem is anxiety and stress related disorders. As our society has advanced to a more technologically based way of working and interacting with each other, cases of anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health issues have sky rocketed. The...
Infants, babies and small children are all born with the same spine and nervous system that we have as adults. Just the same as adult spines, the "wee smaller" spines can also be subjected to stresses that can lead to subtle misalignments. In one study conducted my medical doctors, published...
Any conversation concerning the health benefits of vitamin D3 most include a discussion of vitamin K2 and the mineral magnesium. Out of all the topics I have written about in the last 25 years of weekly articles, the most written about topic is the virtues of vitamin D3. Not only...
The Relationship Between Forward Head Posture and Low Back Pain In today’s world, forward head posture is more prevalent than ever. When a person maintains good posture, their head aligns vertically with the spine. Forward head posture (FHP) occurs when a person is leaning their head forward, out of...
A hot topic question that I am being ask a lot is this, “Is the coronavirus pandemic on its last legs and coming to an eventual end?” I have written in past articles and cited research articles that state the longer viruses are around they mutate into different variants to...
Once pregnant, the center of gravity of the body's core area begins to change. With the first trimester comes rapid developement, hormonal changes, ligament softening and subtle shifts in weight bearing skeletal structures like the hips and pelvis. This can lead to the many aches and discomforts of pregnancy which...
More and more women are discovering the many benefits associated with chiropractic care in pregnancy. The most common complaint where women seek chiropractic care in pregnancy is for low back pain. 84% of patients receiving spinal manipulative therapy reported relief of back pain during pregnancy. There was significantly less likelihood...
Here is a analogy. Think of how the inside of your body works as if your body was a lightbulb. The brighter the light, the healthier you are. Much light equals optimal function, performance and health. Less light equals poor function, distress and ill health. Chiropractic care, specifically the spinal...
When the conversation turns to a health care crisis, the first thing that comes up is the coronavirus. Prior to the pandemic, the most common hot health crisis topics discussed were the seasonal flu, ebola virus in Africa and how obesity is the leading cause of disease in the United...
As 2021 comes to a close, I would like to present to you my top 3 healthy living tips that I have personally found to be essential for every single living person on our entire planet. If the population would adhere to the advice offered below, I am quite certain...
Most people think of inflammation as the byproduct of a muscular injury, tendonitis or bursitis. A large, puffy, swollen body part is what usually accompanies these conditions. There is another type of inflammation. And in the overall scheme of things, this type of inflammation is much more important to the...
High-quality tea—green tea in particular—contain polyphenol antioxidants that are recognized for their disease prevention and anti-aging properties. Powerful polyphenols found in green tea has been shown to positively impact a number of illnesses and conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. A recent review of 25 studies concluded that long-term...
I recently came across an article of most interest to me concerning heart attacks. In the article written by Thomas Cowan, M.D., he sites research that says that most heart attacks are likely caused by an imbalance in your central nervous system (CNS) and your autonomic (or unconscious) nervous system...
This week I would like to address the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. As you are aware, unless you have been living under a rock, the news outlets are non-stop reporting on this variant and from what I have seen, the stories tend to lean towards sensationalized reporting. The one...
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative added to meats like hot dogs and deli meat to help them maintain that nice pink color. The problem is, in the presence of heat—especially high heat—nitrites can combine with amines in processed meat to form nitrosamines, and these are carcinogenic. Nitrosamines inflict cellular...
While browsing through the Saturday morning television channels (my rugby season and fishing have ended, what else to do?), I stopped on the Smerconish show at the perfect time as he was discussing vaccine mandates and covid natural immunity. I am curious on this subject when it is presented on...
I am a healthy eater. I don’t eat sweets (no candy, ice cream, soft drinks), I only have desert on holidays (usually pie). I’m not a junk food eater (unless the snack is 100% all natural with zero trans fats or corn syrup) and only then it may be one...
Wellness Chiropractic Chiropractic has long been known by many to help with pain and injury. Chiropractic can absolutely help with all sorts of pain and injuries from sports work or daily life. The issue is if you are only seeking chiropractic care when you are hurting you are missing the...
Growing up, I was a huge fan of Mad magazine, the monthly comic satire. The lead character from Mad magazine once said, “We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons.” ~Alfred E. Newman. As we, the...
Want to live a happier and healthier life? Recent research points us in the direction of energy management. Not the climate type energy management, but the management of the energy in your body. If you wake up every morning tired and worn out and caffeine is needed to give you...
This week I will address the issue of the Covid-19 virus and Covid-19 vaccination of children. On November 1st federal health officials and the Center for Disease Control voted to give final approval for the Covid-19 vaccination in young children. News outlets everywhere are reporting on the availability of the...
Studies have found that some teas may help with cancer, heart disease and diabetes; encourage weight loss and lower cholesterol; and bring about mental alertness. Tea also appears to have antimicrobial qualities. The health benefits connected to the drinking of teas may be related to the high content of bioactive ingredients such...
Health Tip of the Week: In the last 3-4 years, advances in the study of nutrition and weight loss have blasted off like a rocket into outer space. Old methods and theories are being disproved at an amazing rate. Conventional weight loss recommendations have been shown to not only contribute...
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Have you ever heard the term seed oil? The “duh” definition of seed oil is oils made from seeds. We commonly call these oils vegetable oils. The most common seed oils are canola oil, corn oil, sunflower seed oil, grapeseed, safflower and cotton seed. The most popular seed / vegetable...
As we head into mid fall, it is the time of year when I discuss improving your body’s response to the seasonal viruses that circulate around us. The Covid-19 virus that has haunted us the past year and a half provided me with many opportunities to share with you ways...
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System data released Friday by the CDC included a total of 752,803 reports of adverse events from all age groups following COVID vaccines, including 15,937 deaths and 105,758 serious injuries between Dec. 14, 2020 and Sept. 24, 2021. “CDC strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination either before or...
As the seasons change and the weather turns from warm to colder, the days get shorter with less health boosting sunshine. In a pre-emptive strike on the cold and flu season (and more importantly, the Covid-19 virus), now is the time to pay attention to your body’s immune system needs. ...
It’s that time of the year. Pumpkin time. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin coffee, pumpkin beer and most importantly, pumpkin pie. Pumpkins were found in central America over 7,500 years ago. Oddly enough they were not given their named until 1584, by a French explorer who reported finding “Gros melons,”...
There are a lot of awareness days and weeks in the United States. For instance we have serious events like Childhood Cancer Awareness Week, Movember for prostate cancer awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We also have light hearted events like National Punctuation Day, National Pancake Day and my favorite…Beer...
High-quality tea—green tea in particular—contain polyphenol antioxidants that are recognized for their disease prevention and anti-aging properties. Powerful polyphenols found in green tea has been shown to positively impact a number of illnesses and conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. A recent review of 25 studies concluded that long-term...
Artificial sweeteners are very attractive to the general public. These sweeteners have zero calories. The business of artificial sweeteners is built on the idea that no- or low-calorie sugar substitutes will help you lose weight. Unfortunately, this simply isn’t true. Research has repeatedly shown that artificially sweetened “diet” foods and...
Here is a list of what is generally considered to be the top 10 healthiest foods. 1. Avocados, which are actually classified as a fruit, are low in fructose and rich in healthy monounsaturated fat and potassium, and research has confirmed the avocado's ability to benefit vascular function and...
Dr. J’s Health Tip of the Week: As a chiropractor, I am often asked two questions. The first is, “What is that noise that occurs when my spine is adjusted?” And number two, “Will cracking my knuckles give me arthritis?” Years ago, the common belief was that the sound your...
Startling research coming out of Stanford University may change how you think about exercise. One exercise session, lasting 8-12 minutes led to changes in 9,815 molecules in the body. Bare in mind that this was not an exercise session like walking down the block , riding a bike or even...
Metabolism is defined as all of the chemical processes that go on continuously inside your body to keep you alive and have your organs functioning normally, such as breathing, repairing cells and digesting food. These chemical processes require energy. Energy comes from the food we eat. Calories are measurements of the...
One of the most common topics that is discussed in my office on a patient to patient basis, is the topic of high cholesterol levels. Many people have come to me stating that they take cholesterol lowering medications (statins), yet their cholesterol number and HDL/ LDL ratios do not change....
Hyaluronic acid (also known as hyaluronan) is a polysaccharide found in nearly every cell in your body. Its main function is to reduce friction in your joints to keep them moving smoothly, as well as keeping your eyes lubricated. It's also a critical part of your skin, acting as a...
Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin, meaning that it is not stored in the body. It is also an essential vitamin that your body cannot manufacture itself. B12 needs to be consumed every day. Why you ask? B12 has a major role in most body functions and helps to...
This week’s health tip will touch upon the latest health news headlines. Processed meat served at fast food restaurants, such as meat, chicken and fish do not just contain meat. Additives such as textured vegetable protein and soy product are paced in the meats to make them cheaper to...
Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide used to destroy unwanted plants like weeds. One of the main reasons for its development is to kill weeds and grasses that compete with crops. It was discovered by Monsanto chemist John E. Franz in 1970. In the mid 1970’s Monsanto made glyphosate commercially available...
What did the mushroom say to the other mushroom? “You’re a fun guy!” Mushrooms are a rich, low calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. They may also mitigate the risk of developing serious health conditions, such as Alzheimer's, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. They're also great sources of the antioxidant selenium. Antioxidants...
Ultraprocessed foods are foods and beverages that have 5 or more industrial formulations in their manufacturing. Industrial formulations are a mixture of chemicals that do not chemically react. Common industrial formulations are not just used in food manufacturing. They are also the foundation of other products we use daily like...
As we enter the summer season, spending time outdoors, it is essential to pay attention to sun exposure. A healthy amount of natural sun exposure is very good for you. The rays from the sun allow the body to created vitamin D, an essential vitamin known to strengthen teeth and...
More good news concerning vitamin D. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is manufactured in our body with by exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D helps to strengthen bones and teeth. Over the last decade or so, Vitamin D has been shown to have many immune system enhancing components, making...
My ongoing discussion of food additives continues with BHA and BHT (formally known as Butylated hydroxyanisole and Butylated Hydroxytoluene. BHA and BHT are preservatives that affects the neurological system of your brain, and alters behavior. BHA has the potential to cause cancer. They can be found in breakfast cereal, nut...
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative added to meats like hot dogs and deli meats to help them maintain that nice pink color. In the presence of heat—especially high heat—nitrites can combine with amines in processed meat to form nitrosamines, and these are carcinogenic. Amines are a chemical compound derived...
As we grow older, it seems our bodies begin to speak to us a little bit more. This communication gives us clues as to how we are feeling and sometimes how rough aging can be. Aches, pains and internal stuff like digestion, blood pressure, cholesterol all were not a big...
Health Tip of the Week: Dangers of Food AdditivesAs we, the food consumers, become more health conscious and make healthy food choices, we are starting to pay attention to processed ingredients. We are choosing foods with less sugar, organic ingredients and healthier fats. There is one aspect to processed food...
The obvious aspects of health are the physical, emotional and mental well-being parts. It goes without saying, eating correctly, exercising and being happy largely contribute to being healthy. Let’s take a moment to discuss other facets or dimensions to being healthy. Intellectual health is the expansion of knowledge and...
Here we are heading into the summer season. This time last year, I was fairly confident that the coronavirus would be coming to and end and life would be returning to normal by early fall. I was wrong. The virus picked up sone steam and continued to be a big...
It is hard to find someone who doesn’t enjoy a thick, green grass lawn. People spend hours per week making sure their lawn is the best in the neighborhood. Cutting, trimming, weeding, fertilizing and watering all to make your lawn look great. A large percentage of people use professional landscapers...
One of the biggest issues (no pun intended) that I have come across in my practice during the Covid-19 pandemic has been body weight gain. Many of my patients complain that they have put on weight during the pandemic lock down and social distancing regulations. Less regular exercise combined with...
Exercise is widely considered to be the answer for weight loss, heart disease and diabetes prevention and overall health. When the topic of cancer comes up, exercise is not usually mentioned as a treatment or preventative tool. According to recent research, exercise can help lower your risk of cancer; help...
According to scientists globally, one of the biggest contributors to climate change is methane gas, 2nd only to carbon dioxide (CO2). Methane gas comes from two sources, natural and man-made. The man-made methane gas emissions are components of the oil and gas industry. Thus the push for energy alternatives to...
Here is a very interesting statistic to start this week’s health tip. Tobacco use in the United States has caused an estimated 500,000 preventable deaths in 2020. The number of tobacco related deaths is just under the same amount of deaths caused by the covid-19 pandemic. This is an amazing...
One of the most difficult topics for me to write about is the subject of vaccines. Not that the topic itself is tough to write about, there is a ton of information to choose from. What makes the topic difficult is that the reader response sometimes can be a bit...
Eat your veggies. Heard that a lot during childhood. As a kid, I was never a big fan. My favorite vegetable was corn. And corn isn’t even a vegetable, it’s a grain. Forget peas, carrots, string beans etc. Disgusting. I don’t know about you, I am in my late 50’s,...
It’s about time that I report on some good news related to the coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 cases across the country reached a peak in mid-January. In February, the World Health Organization changed their lab testing parameters for Covid-19 testing. The WHO raised the value as to what constitutes a positive...
The science of geology has taught us about minerals. When we think of minerals in nature we typically think of rocks. Minerals are a solid chemical compound that occurs naturally. Minerals are also found in foods that we eat. There are 13 minerals that are considered essential in our diet...
For this week’s article, I am going to take a slight break from providing Covid-19 information. I say slight because I will be able to circle around and link this week’s topic back to covid-19 risk factors. One of the major chemical contaminants that has a huge, but silent impact...
In the beginning of January 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it was changing its covid-19 lab testing parameters. The new lab protocols were to change the cycle threshold of the polymerase chain reaction from 45 CTs to 35 CTs. The World Health Organization found that 45 cycle...
The major issue with contracting Covid-19 has to do with comorbidities. Comorbidities are the simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient. Comorbidities increase your odds of having a tough time recovering from the coronavirus. Comorbidities are the leading cause of death concerning covid -19. ...
Lately, In my practice as a chiropractor, one of the most common questions I am asked about on a daily basis is my opinion on the Covid-19 vaccine. Patients ask me if they should get it, not get it or wait for more time to go by before getting it. ...
Good news for early risers who exercise in the morning. The International Journal of Cancer recently published a study conducted at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health that found that exercise early in the day boosts the metabolic body clock, helping to suppress disease. Close to 3000 people who worked...
There is an old saying about beating a dead horse. It basically means bringing up or talking about subject matter that has been previously settled. The topic that I want to write about today should be a settled topic, but its not. Like breathing and gravity, this topic should be...
High fructose corn syrup is an industrial food product and far from “natural” or a naturally occurring substance. It is extracted from corn stalks through a believe it or not, “secret process.” That alone should raise some eyebrows. Once the sugars are extracted, what remains is High Fructose Corn Syrup...
During this pandemic, all sorts of hording has been taking place. Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, cleaning supplies and disinfectants to name a few. I am not a fan of hoarding these things and would never suggest that you do. But today I am going to encourage you to hoard...
As 2020 comes to a close, I would like to present to you my top 3 healthy living tips that I have personally found to be essential for every single living person on our entire planet. If the population would adhere to the advice offered below, I am quite certain that...
Now that Christmas and New Year’s day are rapidly approaching I decided to do some research on healthy holiday habits. Interestingly enough, a lot of my research led to articles written in previous years with no pandemic to trouble us. In this week’s health tip I will share healthy holiday...
When I first started writing and filming informational videos on my YouTube channel, Doc J Zimmerman back in March about the coronavirus, I never in my wildest dreams thought that I would be still writing about this topic in December. I was optimistic that by the summer season, the viral...
For me, one image more than any sums up the fall season. The pumpkin. Big ones, small ones, decorative pumpkins, pumpkins for pies and pumpkin ale. Now that Thanksgiving is over, here are some pumpkin facts to fuel your fall pumpkin anticipation for next year. While you may think southern...
Are you missing something vital for flu and covid-19 protection? If you have been reading my weekly columns, you should know about the importance of vitamin D3 and K for immune system health. You should know that vitamin C is anti-viral and anti-bacterial and if taken in multiple dosages daily...
I am sure I am not the only one who has heard this before. Many various unverified sources over the years have told me that people who hold their anger, tension and stress on the inside of their body are heart attacks waiting to happen. And the people who vent...
This week’s health tip is a hodge podge of healthy news to benefit your body. High-quality tea—green tea in particular—contain polyphenol antioxidants that are recognized for their disease prevention and anti-aging properties. Powerful polyphenols found in green tea has been shown to positively impact a number of illnesses and conditions,...
A new study published in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism found that 80% of the 200 patients admitted to the hospital with the coronavirus were deficient in vitamin D. Another study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found an association with vitamin D deficiency and the...
When you hear the word aerosol you are most likely to think of a spray can such as Lysol, Right Guard deodorant or Rust-Oleum paint. Rightly so, because the word aerosol is defined as a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas. Exactly what the...
It looks like things are starting to get interesting again concerning the coronavirus pandemic. Case numbers are on the upswing in almost all 50 states and some states are seeing the highest number of new cases and hospitalizations since April. The scary part is that a few Midwest city hospitals...
I recently learned of a documentary on a topic that has mystified me for many years. The documentary is called “Boobs: The War on Women’s Breasts.” The documentary tackles the topic of mammograms and how they may be more harmful then good for women’s health. Over the years, I was...
We all know the benefits of exercising on a regular basis. Exercise tones your muscles, strengthens your bones, picks up your metabolism, enhances cardiovascular system health and manages bodyweight. Plus, lots of other good things that affect your physical health. Now we can add two more things to the list. ...
Studies are now confirming that UV light kills many types of viruses, germs and other bugs that can cause illness (including coronavirus). A study published in the American Journal of Virus Control showed that 99.7% of SARS-COV-2 viral culture were killed with 30 seconds of UV light exposure. More studies...
Meatless meat and lab grown meat: As one walks through the supermarket, it is very difficult not to notice all of the new meatless meat options. “Meatless” beef, chicken, pork and even fish are available in a wide variety of flavors and recipes. If you are a vegetarian, this...
More evidence that intermittent fasting is not only an excellent way to lose weight, but is actually good for your overall health. Intermittent fasting is a form of calorie restriction where all eating is only done in a 6 to 8 hour window. The clock starts after you put your...
Most people think of inflammation as the byproduct of a muscular injury, tendonitis or bursitis. A large, puffy, swollen body part is what usually accompanies these conditions. There is another type of inflammation. And in the overall scheme of things, this type of inflammation is much more important to the...
Back in the day, before propane gas grills became the backyard norm, grilling food was done on an open flame with charcoal and lighter fluid. I have vivid memories of my dad lighting the grill at our backyard barbecues. Spraying lighter fluid onto the charcoal and throwing a match into...
A study conducted at the University of Oregon found that senior citizens who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contained decent amounts of zinc and vitamin C on a regular basis, when becoming sick, were sick for shorter periods of time and had less severe symptoms then the...
I spend a lot of time talking and writing about immune system health and the support needed to help your immune system function at an optimal level. For this health tip, I will discuss the ins and outs of the immune system and how it is related to what we...
In my opinion (which is based on tons of research over decades from leading scientists around the world), vitamin C is one of the most important and misunderstood vitamins ever discovered. Important because it is a vitamin that has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-cancer properties. It should be included in every...
Once again the conversation turns to the importance of vitamin D. Recent research shows that patients with Covid-19 whose serum vitamin D level was between 20ng/ml and 30ng/ml had a seven times greater risk of dying from the coronavirus then those with vitamin D levels above 30ng/ml. There was...
Today’s health tip is going to be broken up into bit size pieces for your consumption!! Strengthening and improving how your metabolism works can help you to prevent CoVid-19 virus and many other diseases. Intermittent fasting, time restricted eating, exercise and eating whole foods all help your metabolism function at...
In my ongoing quest to find you the most up-to-date and accurate information on the coronavirus (and to help lower your odds of contracting and if acquiring the virus, lowering the severity), I have put together a virus guide that you can use to keep yourself and your family healthy...
During this viral pandemic, more and more people are becoming interested in learning healthy habits to keep their body functioning at an optimal level. Whether it is out of fear of catching the virus or not, it is definitely a good idea. I have talked to many of my patients...
COVid-19. What do we need to do now? Way back in the year 1918, the world was struck with a very serious flu virus. This virus quickly turned into a pandemic and killed thousands and thousands of people worldwide. A century later we are in a similar situation, albeit not quite...
Do you want to flatten your belly and lose weight? It may be time to rethink your exercise program. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness recently published a study that shed light on the best way to flatten your stomach. No, it’s not stopping eating (though that’s a...
As our state begins to open up in phases to normalcy from the CoVid-19 pandemic, it is important to remember a few things to build your body’s immune resistance and maintain your health. Please remember the virus is still out there. New cases are becoming less and less in our...
Chiropractic is a 100% natural, drug free branch of the health care professions. As a practicing chiropractor with loads of experience, I have a distinct viewpoint and philosophy om drugs and medications. The ultimate goal for health is to completely avoid taking drugs and medications. That being said, there is...
Concerning the coronavirus pandemic, it must be said that Southern New Jersey has done pretty well with mitigating the spread of CoVid-19. Atlantic County has a total population of 263,670 people. Of the 263,670 people that live in Atlantic County, as of this writing, 2265 people contracted the coronavirus. Sadly,...
Many of our United States are heading towards opening up and loosening stay at home orders for the CoVid-19 pandemic. It is important to note as we re-accustom ourselves to getting out in public and doing more activities, a recent Center for Disease Control report stated that 35-40 % of...
Since hurricane season is only a few weeks away, now maybe the time to talk about a different kind of storm, a cytokine storm. When a healthy body fights an infection, the body naturally releases biological chemicals as part of the immune system response. Cytokines are one such chemical. They...
Powerful news this week concerning vitamin D3 and the CoVid-19 Coronavirus. As I have mentioned in previous health tips, vitamin D3 is an extremely important supplement for immune system function. Low levels of vitamin D3 have been associated with weakened immune systems. A quick reminder, D3 is the sunshine vitamin. ...
A lot of discussion over the past 7 weeks has been about the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine Hydroxychloroquine is the drug that President Trump suggested would be a game changer treating CoVid-19. Recent studies with hydroxychloroquine have had disappointing results in CoVid-19 treatment, including a number of deaths associated with the drug. Both...
The President of the United States during a press conference suggested that his medical team of experts take a look at alternative treatments for viruses. He mentioned UV light (which is a proven method of killing surface viruses) and he mentioned the use of disinfectants. The President caught a lot...
Here are my thoughts on the coronavirus this week. As we seem to be crossing over the large hump of Covid-19 cases, talk is turning to opening up the country. If you are on Facebook, as I am sure most of you are, the debate is raging hot and heavy...
April is a special month, as we celebrate Passover, the memorial of Jesus’s death and his Easter resurrection. This year is extra special as we have to live our lives in an entirely different way during this pandemic. Challenges exist. Some of us are all alone, others with big families...
My research this week has led me to Bio-oxidative therapy. I talked to a medical doctor in Philadelphia who is doing the treatments on CoVid-19 patients with great success, wiping out the virus in 2-3 days. Bio-oxidative therapy is the introduction of hydrogen peroxide and ozone into the body. With...
As far as coronavirus updates go, I am trying to lean more towards positive reporting as compared to the sensationalized style of the day. Meaning, I do not mind the facts presented, but why do reporters insist on starting each sentence with the worst adjectives? I have taken their sentences...
: Post World War 1, a deadly flu virus swept the country. The 1918 flu pandemic. This flu claimed more lives than the actual war itself. Anecdotical references from chiropractors at that time, state that chiropractors noted their patients had a lower fatality rate then patients under medical care. Since...
Of all the nutritional approaches to dieting, intermittent fasting is probably the one that makes the most sense, is the easiest to implement and is extremely effective for losing weight. Intermittent fasting is also riding a huge wave of popularity and is the diet and healthy lifestyle technique that I...
The very popular ketogenic diet is based on the science of ketosis. Ketosis is when your body begins to burn fat for energy. Here is the basic science behind ketosis. When you eat carbohydyates, the carbs are converted into sugar. The sugar enters the blood stream and fuels the body...
Diet fads seem to come and go. Over the course of my lifetime, I have seen many diets. No fat, low fat, high carb, low carb, count calories, calories don’t count, Slimfast shakes, Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, Cabbage Soup diet. You name it and I have seen it. The crazy thing...
A major environmental and health concern around the globe is the use of a chemical called glyphosate. Glyphosate is an herbicide and weed killer. It is also used to regulate plant growth and ripen crops. Glyphosate is commonly applied to broad leaf plants and grasses. It is the active ingredient...
Most people think of inflammation as the byproduct of a muscular injury, tendonitis or bursitis. A large, puffy, swollen body part is what usually accompanies these conditions. There is another type of inflammation. And in the overall scheme of things, this type of inflammation is much more important to the...
Startling new research from the University of California, published in the journal Endocrinology, shows that the use of soybean oil leads to obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in mice. The research also shows a connection to neurological disorders including autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety and depression. If you are saying to...
As we enter the middle of flu season, once again our news agencies are reporting that the flu vaccine effectiveness for this year’s flu strain is way less then it should be, especially for children. A lot of people, myself included, choose not to get the flu shot. Reasons...
Optimizing how we live life, makes life worth living. Life shouldn’t be just getting through and meeting the bare minimum requirements of day to day living. Going to work, grabbing some fast food, watching television is a typical day for most Americans. Add to that a list of daily chores,...
The New Jersey State legislature has scheduled the state Senate to vote on a bill removing religious exemption and to tighten and restrict the medical exemption guidelines for mandatory childhood vaccinations. This has been a very hot topic in NJ politics causing thousands of people to show up at the...
As we enter the cold and flu season, more and more reports are surfacing concerning the health benefits of the elderberry or more specifically, elderberry syrup. Elderberry syrup is the liquid version of the elderberry. Elderberries are cooked down into a concentrate packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants. Elderberries have long...
Recently reported on in NPR, a new drug free treatment for migraine sufferers is on the horizon. This newly researched treatment (so new it hasn’t been published yet), involves green light. Researchers at the University of Arizona are testing daily exposure to green light and the effect it has on...
Religion has always been the backbone of society. And since I am a doctor whose primary purpose is caring for backbones, it is long overdue for a discussion on religion and health. Worldwide, religion is what gives us the framework and understanding to our actions, morals and beliefs. A strong...
Did you know that the very first bone in the spine is at the top of the neck and it is called the Atlas vertebra? Named after the Greek Titan Atlas whose job was to hold up the world on his shoulders. The Atlas vertebra is responsible for “holding” your...
Stress disorders and anxiety are serious health conditions that are all to familiar to adults. Sadly, more and more children are developing health conditions related to daily stress and anxiety issues. A recent study by the Child Mind Institute found that 30% of children and adolescents are effected by anxiety...
Stress disorders and anxiety are serious health conditions that are all to familiar to adults. Sadly, more and more children are developing health conditions related to daily stress and anxiety issues. A recent study by the Child Mind Institute found that 30% of children and adolescents are effected by anxiety...
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Ga. Has reported that death from antibiotic resistant bacteria has risen to 35,000 per year. This breaks down to 1 death every 15 minutes. The super resistant bacteria, commonly called superbugs, are becoming more intelligent than the most powerful and sophisticated antibiotics...
Emerging research is showing a link between Vitamin D deficiency and autism. It seems that vitamin D increases serotonin, an important hormone associated with many activities and functions in the brain. Researchers see the need to make sure that pregnant women and children are taking adequate levels of vitamin...
According to California chiropractor Dr. James Aylor, DC, chiropractic care and nutritional counseling are an effective alternative treatment for children diagnosed with ADD, autism or acute allergies. Dr. Aylor, DC, says that these treatments help manage symptoms by addressing underlying misalignments and nutritional imbalances that may be contributing to health...
Start thinking out of the box when it comes to chiropractic care. Yes, the adjustment as performed by chiropractors is a proven and reliable treatment for back and neck related issues. But what gets lost in the shuffle is the neurology of chiropractic. The spine is what houses your nervous...
As the seasons change and the weather turns from warm to colder, the days get shorter with less health boosting sunshine. In a pre-emptive strike on the cold and flu season, now is the time to pay attention to your body’s immune system needs. It is time to pay attention...
The active ingredient in Tylenol is acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever typically used for headaches, body aches and pain and fever reduction. As with all drugs and medications, acetaminophen enters the body through the stomach into the blood stream and is then processed and filtered by the liver. The...
Most people think of inflammation as the byproduct of a muscular injury, tendonitis or bursitis. A large, puffy, swollen body part is what usually accompanies these conditions. There is another type of inflammation. And in the overall scheme of things, this type of inflammation is much more important to the...
One of the best analogies in chiropractic is that of the garden hose and irrigation. Water flows through the hose and waters the garden. With an ample supply of water, the garden flourishes and is healthy. Cut off the water and the plants wither, dry-up and eventually die. The same...
Studies show that chiropractic care is extremely safe. Studies from around the world have concluded chiropractic adjustments, when delivered by chiropractors, are "remarkably safe." So, safe in fact, a typical chiropractor’s malpractice insurance coverage is the same as his car insurance! Most medical doctors spend $30 -$50,000.00 a year on...
How do you know when you are "done" with your chiropractic care? It all depends on what your goals are. Some people only want their pain to go away. Once the symptoms are resolved, then it is time for the case to be released. Others want spinal correction. This is...
It is extremely important for pregnant women eat correctly to ensure adequate nutrients for the baby to develop and grow in good health. During a healthy pregnancy, the mother's diet needs to be balanced and nutritious with the proper amounts of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Here are nutrition facts for...
A chiropractic pregnancy research review was conducted with 100 consecutive pregnancies. The research involved 94 women receiving prenatal care. Lower back pain was reported to the chiropractor with hip and pelvic area discomfort being the chief area of complaint. The majority of the women had sacroiliac subluxation. The women meeting...
As a practicing chiropractor with over 30 years of experience, it is easy to see the trends that occur in a chiropractor's office. In the early development of chiropractic (1895-1950 ), chiropractic's main focus was health care, removing spinal nerve interference via adjustments so that the body could properly...
The weight of the average head is 9-12 lbs. 7 small, moveable bones in the neck support this weight with help from the cervical spinal muscles and spinal ligaments. Any sudden or jarring motion to the head ( or a sustained posture from working on a computer or using your...
For the chiropractor to do his job and help your body to heal, a lot has to happen. First, the chiropractor has to analyze the spine for alignment, checking for subluxated vertebra. The chiropractor does this with a variety of methods. Many chiropractors use a combination of palpation, motion palpation,...
A lot of people who have never been to a chiropractor say they will never go to one because it seems to them that chiropractors "make you go to them the rest of your life." #1, chiropractic is not mandatory and chiropractors do not force care on any living being....
In the last 3-4 years, advances in the study of nutrition and weight loss have blasted off like a rocket into outer space. Old methods and theories are being disproved at an amazing rate. Conventional weight loss recommendations have been shown to not only contribute to fluctuations in weight, but...
Marijuana use in pregnancy has doubled among U.S. women and is most common during the first trimester, government research shows. The study, as reported on in USA Today and over news outlets, shows overall, 7% of pregnant women, or 1 in 14, said they used marijuana in the past month....
Morning sickness occurs in over 50 percent of women who become pregnant. Management of morning sickness can be accomplished in different ways such as dietary measures, acupressure, chiropractic care and rest. A visit to the doctor is only necessary when there is excessive vomiting. The use of medications is not recommended...
One of the most common topics that is discussed in my office on a patient to patient basis, is the topic of high cholesterol levels. Many people have come to be stating that they take cholesterol lowering medications (statins), yet their cholesterol number and HDL/ LDL ratios do not change....
A lot of people ignore their health (symptoms) thinking that things will get better in time. Most say they hate going to doctors. Stop thinking of chiropractors as typical doctors! Yes, we are very capable doctors with extensive training in what we do, but it might help you to think...
Infantile Colic is prolonged fussiness and periods of intense crying that may be caused by a digestive system that is not fully developed. Colic is very frustrating for new parents as the sleepless nights with bouts of crying can wear down the toughest of people. Chiropractors have great success with...
Looking for ways to add to your healthcare program? How about a pathway to wellness with chiropractic's natural, drug-free approach to healthcare. Your spinal column, made up of 24 independent vertebrae, is what allows your body to move, twist, and bend through every motion of your busy day. It also...
A case study published on July 17, 2014, in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health documented chiropractic care helping a 9-year-old girl who was suffering from chronic ear infections, neck pain, and headaches. The case study reported that the little girl was scheduled to have tympanostomy tubes placed...
One of the most common problems that affect our health is back pain. As much as 80% of the US population has experienced back pain at one point during their lives. Most of the time the problem is caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and improper lifting habits. Less common...
There is a New York Times Best Selling book that you can find on Amazon, called The 100 Year Life Style. This book talks about all the things you can do in your life to improve the quality of your life and live to over 100 years old. Naturally, the...
The United States department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health defines chiropractic. Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on the relationship between the body's structure—mainly the spine—and its functioning. Although practitioners may use a variety of treatment approaches, they primarily perform adjustments...
As a chiropractor, I am often asked two questions. The first is, “What is that noise that occurs when my spine is adjusted?” And number two, “Will cracking my knuckles give me arthritis?” Years ago, the common belief was that the sound your joints make when “cracked” is due to...
Antibiotics are possibly the greatest discover of all time. Medication that attacks and destroys harmful bacteria in the body at a time when the body is not able to do it on its own is a wonderful thing. Antibiotics have saved countless lives and are one of the most important...
Here is a analogy. Think of how the inside of your body works as if your body was a lightbulb. The brighter the light, the healthier you are. Bright light equals optimal function, performance and health. Less light equals poor function, distress and ill health. Chiropractic care, specifically the spinal...
I will list the generally considered top 10 healthiest foods of all time. Here we go. 1. Avocados, which are actually classified as a fruit, are low in fructose and rich in healthy monounsaturated fat and potassium, and research has confirmed the avocado's ability to benefit vascular function and heart...
The most concrete sure fire way of knowing for sure that chiropractic is an effective tool for improving the body’s performance is to look to the world of athletics and competitive sports. Chiropractors are an extremely important part of the sports world. Almost every professional sports team has a chiropractor...
Chiropractors are not the be all and end all in health care. Chiropractors do not have all the answers to all of your health care questions or concerns. Chiropractors are not medical doctors or physical therapists. That being said, chiropractors are legitimate licensed doctors who are considered as primary healthcare...
“The wonders of chiropractic are so simple…You could discuss the whole thing in one sentence. The correction of the subluxation allows the body to work at its full potential, in the same way that the actual subluxation, by its very presence, inhibits the function of the body.” ~ Reggie Gold,...
There is an obvious connection between the autonomic system and the function of the heart. Autonomic nerves from the spine are responsible for heart muscle contraction, heart rate and blood pressure regulation. Chiropractors have always pointed out the connection to heart health and spinal function. Even with the obvious connection...
Health is an expression of bodily function that comes from inside the body to the outside. A very old philosophical term in chiropractic is "Above, down, inside, out." Health starts from above with proper communication from the brain. The brain communication "heads" down the spinal cord and transmits "inside" the...
As parents search for proactive lifestyle habits that will nurture their children’s health and family, chiropractic care is leading the way. Chiropractic awareness is shifting from being an intervention for pain relief toward a more proactive, wellness-oriented healthcare choice. Many aspects of chiropractic care are beneficial to improve and...
According to a recent article in Prevention magazine, most people assume that chiropractors are good only for neck and back pain. And while they do treat a lot of that, there's plenty else they can do. Chiropractic focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and how they affect...
As a practicing chiropractor with over 30 years of experience, it is easy to see the trends that occur in the chiropractor's office. In the early development of chiropractic (1895-1950 ), chiropractic's main focus was health care, removing nerve interference so that the body could properly function and express itself....
Acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the United States, including among pregnant women. Research published in the journal American Family Physician even called acetaminophen "the pain reliever of choice during pregnancy," and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data suggest 65...
Just because you have become pregnant, it doesn't mean you have to stop exercise. Exercise is actually encouraged during pregnancy to help prepare your body for the rigors of labor and delivery. There are a couple of rules that need to be adhered to for pregnancy exercise. Number one is...
During the 9 months of pregnancy, the expectant mothers pelvis gradually changes shape and position to aid in the successful birth of a newborn baby. Along the way, sometimes the pelvic joints can get stuck or fixated in the wrong position. This minor alignment issue can cause symptoms that feel...
Here is an analogy. Think of your body as a lightbulb. The light that the bulb gives off is how well your body is functioning. The brighter the light, the healthier you are. Full, bright light equals optimal function, performance and health. Dim or dull light equals poor function, distress...
Back pain is perhaps one of the most common health complaints across the globe. Worldwide, 1 in 10 people suffer from lower back pain, and it's the No. 1 cause of job disability. Low back pain (LBP) is typically preceded by some form of injury or strain, such as lifting...
I recently came across an article of most interest to me concerning heart attacks. In the article written by Thomas Cowan, M.D., he sites research that says that most heart attacks are likely caused by an imbalance in your central nervous system (CNS) and your autonomic (or unconscious) nervous system...
When the chiropractor adjusts the spine, the influence on the human body is profound. The nervous system controls every aspect of bodily function and therefore health. Disruption in nervous system flow interferes with how well the body works. Subpar bodily function equals less health. The chiropractor improves nervous system flow...
Women who receive chiropractic care during pregnancy report easier and faster deliveries. Many chiropractors are also specially trained in the Webster Pregnancy Technique. This hands-on technique helps to reduce uterine torsion and relax the round ligament while at the same time aligning the pelvic bones for a safe, less painful...
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a chiropractor, is caring for the pregnant patient. Pregnancy is the most natural of nature’s acts. Chiropractic care helps to keep pregnancy as natural as possible by virtue of its hands on drug free approach to the care of the pregnant patient's...
In the chiropractic profession, chiropractors spend a lot of time extolling the health benefits of regular chiropractic care. Benefits such as optimal immune system function and increased bodily performance. While it is extremely important for chiropractors to promote the positive and lesser known effects on health and wellness, it is...
Once a concussion has been diagnosed, it is vitally important that the patient get as much rest as possible. Resting will give time for the brain to recover. While physical rest is crucial, mental rest is essential to concussion recovery. Mental rest includes: reducing activities that require your brain to work...
Chiropractic Spinal adjustments may one day be considered to be the best preventative treatment for the flu. Chiropractic care has long been known to help improve overall health. Research now shows that spinal adjustments as performed by the chiropractor can improve the rate at which the body's DNA can repair...
The weight of the average head is 9-12 lbs. 7 small, moveable bones support this weight with help from the spinal muscles and spinal ligaments. Any impact, sudden or jarring motion to the head will have a straining effect on the neck muscles which can cause the neck bones to...
An apple a day keeps the doctor away and so may your chiropractor.Chiropractic care has long been known to boost immune system function. Patients under regular chiropractic care get less frequent colds, flu and viruses compared to people who are not under chiropractic care. And if a chiropractic patient under...
Most people who do not use the services of a chiropractor think that once you start care you have to continue chiropractic care for the rest of your life. That is not an accurate thought concerning chiropractic care. Chiropractic is health care and as with all health care the patient...
Recent Research Reveals Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy & After Birth Improves Health Outcomes According to recent research “wellness care” is the most common reason why parents bring their children to chiropractors. Ear, nose and throat issues are a close second. Most people think of chiropractors as neck and back pain specialists...
Pregnancy Care for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts. More and more athletic women chose to train and even compete during pregnancy. Research shows that regular exercise is good for the expectant mother and unborn child. Woman who train regulary prior to pregnancy are rarely discouraged from stopping their fitness training. On...
More and more women are discovering the many benefits associated with chiropractic care in pregnancy. The most common complaint where women seek chiropractic care in pregnancy is for low back pain. 84% of patients receiving spinal manipulative therapy reported relief of back pain during pregnancy. There was significantly less likelihood...
Chiropractic care is all about the management of the human frame. The musculoskeletal system has to be in total synchronization for optimal sports performance. Think of the athlete's body as a high performance sports car. To reach the high speeds on the race track the engine needs to be working...
Acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the United States, including among pregnant women. Research published in the journal American Family Physician even called acetaminophen "the pain reliever of choice during pregnancy," and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data suggest 65...
Women who receive chiropractic care during pregnancy report easier and faster deliveries. Many chiropractors are also specially trained in the Webster Pregnancy Technique. This hands-on technique helps to reduce uterine torsion and relax the round ligament while at the same time aligning the pelvic bones for a safe, less painful...
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is extremely important for maintaining the health of the pregnant women and unborn child. The ever growing protruding abdomen will cause structural problems affecting the lumbar curve and pelvis. This can lead to muscular aches, pains and sciatic nerve irritation. In addition, postural abnormalities may result...
Do you want to live to 100 years old and beyond? There is a New York Times Best Selling book that you can find on Amazon, called The 100 Year Life Style. This book talks about all the things you can do in your life to improve the quality of...
Spring and summer has sprung and so has seasonal allergies. Chiropractic is of benefit to allergy sufferers for two reasons. 1. Regular chiropractic care improves immune system function. A strong immune system helps to combat allergic reactions. 2. Nerves in the upper neck control the function of the sinuses. If...
A case study published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health documented chiropractic care helping a 9-year-old girl who was suffering from chronic ear infections, neck pain, and headaches. The case study reported that the little girl was scheduled to have tympanostomy tubes placed in her ears in...
Spring and summer has sprung and so has seasonal allergies. Chiropractic is of benefit to allergy sufferers for two reasons. 1. Regular chiropractic care improves immune system function. A strong immune system helps to combat allergic reactions. 2. Nerves in the upper neck control the function of the sinuses. If...
Chiropractic care of a patient during pregnancy is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a chiropractor. Pregnancy is the most natural of nature’s acts. It is the incredible process of how we all came to be. Human beings were having babies long before doctors existed. Chiropractic care helps...
A percentage of patients that present themselves to the chiropractor with lower back pain also have bladder issues such as urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is the inability to hold back urination. This is also very common in pregnancy due to the stress on the lower back and pelvis from the increase in body...
Athletic performance and chiropractic care. By measuring heart rate variability, scientists are working on research projects that show chiropractic's effect on the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is responsible in large part for the physiological adaptations that occur as a result of training. The autonomic nervous system plays a...
The Harvard School of Public Health has assessed the role of drugs in deaths at great depth. When properly prescribed and taken as directed, the lowest estimated death toll from pharmaceutical drugs is still around 85,000 people a year. The high estimate is around 135,000 people annually, while the generally...
Athletes around the world spend millions of dollars every year on ways, methods and products to enhance sports performance. Some athletes risk their health and their lives using methods to enhance performance by using high doses of herbal supplements, medications, hormone therapy and steroid use. Increasing sports performance is a serious science...
The field of chiropractic, like the field of medicine contains many sub-specialties. One of the most popular and beneficial sub-specialties is obstetrical care. No, not chiropractors delivering babies, but the care of pregnant women and pregnancy related issues. Chiropractic care is drug free, so spinal adjusting is a natural fit...
Why are most doctors of chiropractic so different from other doctors in the various health care fields? The answer has to do with beliefs. Chiropractic care is a proven, well researched science that uses technical skills to improve function and health in the body. The same as all of...
Chiropractic Thought for the Week: Discussing the subject of symptoms can be a bit tricky for a chiropractor. The medical perspective of symptoms is that the symptom must be treated or suppressed. Symptoms are what make a patient uncomfortable. And when the symptoms are caused by something obvious or mechanical, like...
Students in chiropractic college test their assumptions about the body by inquiring into the metaphysics of human life and health, considering questions like, “Does life consist of physical and chemical processes working together, or is there more?” The philosophy of chiropractic maintains that there is more to the body’s workings than...
I am often asked the question, "What is chiropractic care most effective at treating?" My reply stymies the "asker," as they wait to hear low back pain, neck pain, headaches and or sciatica. My answer is prevention. Chiropractic's greatest virtue is in preventative care. No different than oral hygiene in...
US News and World Report lists top 5 conditions taken care of by the chiropractor that people are not aware of. Chiropractic care is a systematic approach to approving the overall function of the human body by improving neurological impulse flow to the systems, organs and cells of the body....
Chiropractic Philosophy 101. Chiropractors have long known that to maintain a normal, healthy body, “Life” within the human body has to be functioning at full, one hundred percent efficiency at all times. They know failure in a bodily function or abnormality in an organ is often found in a dysfunction of nerve impulse flow....
50% of all Americans suffer from some form of chronic disease. 1 in 4 has multiple chronic diseases and 30% of children also have chronic illness. In the early days of the development of the medical profession, the leading causes of death were acute infectious disease. Today, the leading causes...
A recent bill introduced in the House of Representatives and supported by the American Chiropractor Association (ACA) would expand access to chiropractic services to military retirees, dependents and survivors through the Department of Defense TRICARE health program.The legislation (H.R. 4973), would not only enable those who currently receive chiropractic care to continue...
Opiods are an extremely potent drug prescribed for pain relief. Opiods are in the news daily due to their highly addictive qualities. People are being prescribed opiods for pain and becoming addicted to the "feel good" quality associated with it's use. Frequent use of opiods can be lethal and since...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: Chiropractors are typically thought of as doctors that take care of the lower back. Chiropractic, due to the relationship of the spinal structure and neurology is a "whole" body profession. That being said, chiropractors also successfully care for a variety of other conditions, including headaches. ...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: Researchers conducted a study to better understand slouching in adolescents. Researchers had 1,5092 adolescents complete questionnaires about their lifestyle and experience with back pain. Their sitting posture, body mass index (BMI), and back-muscle endurance were also measured. Researchers discovered that boys were much more likely...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: In April of 2017, the European Spine Journal presented a study involving 789 adults, all of whom reported experiencing mild low back pain or no pain at all. Upon entering the study, each person was asked whether or not he or she had been in a motor vehicle...
Chiropractic Thought for the Week: According to the British Medical Journal, more than half of regular opioid users globally began the drug treatment due to back pain. Opioid treatment increases in frequency two to three times in the U.S. and Canada. This leaves little doubt that back pain in the U.S....
Chiropractor Thought for the week: As a chiropractor in practice for 30 years, the most common condition to present to my office is sciatica. Sciatica is pain that originates from the lower back or pelvis and radiates from the buttock into the legs. If you know the risk factors of sciatica you...
Chiropractor Thought of the Week: One study has discovered that another way to keep your lungs breathing easier is by visiting the chiropractor.. In September of 2016, the Journal of Physical Therapy Science published a study involving 30 subjects between the ages of 20 and 38 who were not currently being treated for any...
Chiropractors Thought for the Week: Radical fundamentalism exists in chiropractic. One of the definitions of the word radical is "of or relating to origin." Fundamentalism is a movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles. The origin of chiropractic and it's basic principles have...
Chiropractor Thought For The Week: For the past few years scientists have been able to show the importance of DNA damage in the fine tuning of our innate immune system and hence the ability to mount the optimal inflammatory response to infections and other biological dangers. Researchers have been able to...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: Wellness chiropractic care is the branch of chiropractic that focuses on the bodies natural capabilities of function, performance and health. According to chiropractor Dr. Bill DeMoss of Newport Beach, Ca., "chiropractic is like brushing your teeth;" it's something you need to do on a regular basis...
The largest study done on heart attack incidence revealed only 41 percent of people who have a heart attack actually have a blocked artery. Of those, 50 percent of the blockages occurred after the heart attack. This means at least 80 percent of heart attacks are not associated with blocked...
The year 2014 marked the first time in history that there were officially more mobile devices than people in the world – approximately 7.2 billion.Although significantly lower, the number of cell phone users is forecast to reach 4.77 billion by the year 2017.Here are some of the latest cell pone...
Chiropractors thought for the week: Going to the chiropractor on a regular basis for preventative, wellness care accomplishes 3 things. 1. Mobility. When the chiropractor adjusts the spine, the doctor reduces friction on the joint surfaces by removing joint fixations. This allows your spine to move better and prevent degenerative...
Chiropractor's Thought for the Week: It is safe to say that profession wide, the chiropractor is into health. Not just yours, but theirs as well. As a young child and teen, health was a very big interest to me. I feel that is why I was attracted to chiropractic. Chiropractic...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: As a chiropractor with 30 years experience, it can be safely written that in my humble opinion, chiropractic is the leading, all-natural, drug free health profession in the United States. Not surprisingly, chiropractors have earned the reputation as pain specialists in the area of back,...
Chiropractors Thought for the Week: I saw an interesting post on Facebook recently. The post was titled something like "Why everyone should see a chiropractor." The comments were very positive. Which was nice to see. Usually, Facebook tends to have a large amount of chiropractic haters mixed in with the...
Chiropractors Thought for the Week: Are you thinking of getting the flu shot this year? Here are the latest flu shot statistics. At the end of 2015, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analysis revealed that, between 2005 and 2015, the influenza vaccine was less than 50 percent effective...
Chiropractors Thought for the Week: The chiropractor can be a very important part of your child's health and should be included on your pediatric health care team. Having spinal alignment checked by a chiropractor as children grow is essential to monitor spinal curvatures. If a spinal bone is not in...
Chiropractors Thought for the Week: The chiropractor restores life to the body! The nervous system controls every function of every cell, tissue, organ and system in the body. Think of the intricate, delicate nerve impulse as life. The nerve impulses must flow unimpeded for everything in the body to not...
Chiropractors Thought for the Week: As a chiropractor helping people with their health, each day I am am able to come home to my dinner table and share a "Joy" with my wife and kids. A joy is when a patient tells me that the chiropractic care they were given...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: When the chiropractor adjusts the spine, the affect on the human body is profound. The nervous system controls every aspect of bodily function and therefore health. Disruption in nerve flow interferes with how well the body works. Less function equals less health. The chiropractor improves...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: This time each year, the flu shot propaganda begins. Rather than inject a combination of chemicals into the body (each year we hear about how ineffective the flu shot is, based on the current active viral strain), start the flu season by boosting your immune...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: More and more women are discovering the many benefits associated with chiropractic care in pregnancy. The most common complaints where women seek chiropractic care in pregnancy is for low back pain, sciatica nerve pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, fatigue and overall body aches. As more women utilize...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: Fall has sprung and so has seasonal allergies. Chiropractic is of benefit to allergy sufferers for two reasons. 1. Regular chiropractic care improves immune system function. A strong immune system helps to combat allergic reactions. 2. Nerves in the upper neck control the function of the sinuses. ...
Chiropractor Though of the Week: The United States department of Health and Human Services, National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health defines chiropractic. Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on the relationship between the body's structure—mainly the spine—and its functioning. Although practitioners may use a variety of treatment...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: Ever thought about being a chiropractor? Maybe your a grown adult and already settled in a career and have a family. In that case, mention it to your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews. It's a great profession. As a chiropractor, I am rewarded everyday helping...
Chiropractor's Thought for the Week: Chiropractors typically see patients that are in pain and looking for pain relief. 80% of chiropractic patients achieve 100% success, 10% achieve improvement, but not total relief, 10% of chiropractic cases will not have success at all. We call this the 80-10-10 rule. The 10%...
Chiropractor's Though for the Week: As a practicing chiropractor (in Galloway Township for almost 30 years), there are some conditions that enter my office more than others. Sciatica (nerve pain down the leg or legs) is one of the most common. Most chiropractors concentrate on the lumbar vertebra and the...
Chiropractor's Though for the Week: As a practicing chiropractor with 30 years of experience, it is easy to see the trends that occur in a chiropractor's office. In the early development of chiropractic (1900-1950 ), chiropractic's main focus was health care, removing nerve interference so that the body could properly...
Chiropractor's Thought for the Week: How many chiropractors does it take to change a light bulb? Just one chiropractor. But it takes 12 visits!!My name is Dr. J. Zimmerman and I am a chiropractor. I have been in practice for 27 years. My chiropractic practice uses many different chiropractic techniques...
Chiropractors Health Tip of the Week: Chiropractic care and the benefits from said care are extremely wide reaching. When the Chiropractor adjusts the spine many wonderful things happen in the body that can improve health. That being said, chiropractic is widely known for its ability to ease pain in people...
As a chiropractor, with 30 years of practicle experience, I have seen the benefits of spinal adjusting first hand. Everyday, patients come to my office with a variety of conditions ranging from neck and back pain to headaches and sciatica. Children with ear infections, pregnant mothers-to-be and athletes looking to...
Chiropractor’s thought for the Week: A review of studies on chiropractic care of migraine sufferers brought me the following information. One study, which had more than 2,600 patients total showed that chiropractic treatment may serve as a good preventive treatment for migraines. Another trial found that 22 percent of people...
So, I went to Florida this week with the family on vacation. I wasn't feeling that well in the belly the day we left. Some pain in right upper quadrent of my abdominal area beneath the ribs. By Thursday, I was in the ER, admitted over night and scheduled to...
Chiropractor Health Tip of the Week: The main focus of the chiropractor is to remove spinal nerve interference by adjusting subluxated, misaligned vertebra. Once the spinal bone is subluxated, the opening where the nerve comes through is compromised and the nerve becomes irritated. Nerve irritation decreases nerve impulse flow. Decreased...
Chiropractor’s Thought for the Week: For the chiropractor to do his job and help your body to heal, a lot has to happen. First, the chiropractor has to analysis the spine for alignment, checking for subluxated vertebra. The chiropractor does this with a variety of methods. Personally, I use a...
Chiropractor’s Thought for the Week: Chiropractic is a unique profession in the health care field in that its major claim is that chiropractors do not put anything into the body nor take anything out. Think of drugs as putting something into the body and surgery as taking something out. Chiropractic...
Chiropractor’s Thought For The Week: Here is an analogy. Think of how the inside of your body works as if your body was a lightbulb. The brighter the light, the healthier you are. Bright light equals optimal function, performance and health. Less light equals poor function, distress and ill health....
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: The idea behind chiropractic care is that proper function of the musculoskeletal system allows the rest of the body, particularly the nervous system, to function properly as well. When this happens, the body is able to heal itself, fight disease, and maintain optimal health. ~ Sean...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: Although chiropractic care is not normally associated with allergy relief or chronic sinus trouble, it offers a profound and medically sound method for improving well-being and fending against common, everyday afflictions. This is achieved through the release of stress on the nervous system, which then...
Chiropractor Thought for the Week: Women who receive chiropractic care during pregnancy report easier and faster deliveries. Many chiropractors are also specially trained in the Webster Pregnancy Technique. This hands-on technique helps to reduce uterine torsion and relax the round ligament while at the same time aligning the pelvic bones for...
High blood pressure also called hypertension is such a common health problem that one out of three of you reading this has it. Uncontrolled hypertension is a serious health concern that can cause heart disease and increase your risk of having a stroke. Hypertension is especially dangerous because it often...
Chiropractor's Thought for the Week: Not many people think of chiropractic as a life saving profession. In chiropractic, there is no emergency surgery, miracle antibiotic or even CPR. But, the bottom line is that chiropractic saves lives every day. Indirectly. When a spinal adjustment is given and a patients health...
Dr. J's Health Tip of the Week: I am a huge proponent of reading labels on food products. It is extremely important to know what is in the food that you eat. There are certain ingredients that need to be avoided at all costs to ensure that the food you are...
As most of us know, regular exercise is essential for improving and maintaining overall health. Regular exercise not only helps you to maintain or lose bodyweight, exercise is extremely important for enhancing the performance of all of your bodily systems. For instance, exercise helps to regulate blood pressure, cholesterol and...
Dr. J’s Health Tip of the Week: My kids love baby carrots. Good news right? Carrots are a healthy vegetable, the kids like them so it is a no-brainer. Buy carrots. Not anymore, looks like I will be slicing my organic carrots into sticks. According to reports, while baby carrots...
Dr. J’s Health Tip of the Week: I think it may be time to talk about the norovirus. I hope I’m not too late as this virus is heavily making the rounds in our area. If you are nauseas, vomiting, cramping in the abdomen, have diarrhea with a possible low...
Chiropractor’s Thought for the Week: The weight of the average head is 9-12 lbs. 7 small, moveable bones support this weight with help from the spinal muscles and spinal ligaments. Any sudden or jarring motion to the head will have a straining effect on the neck muscles which can cause the...
The study of aging in medicine continues to amaze me. In the quest for eternal life, science has determined that we can take certain hormonal supplements that diminish in our body as we get older to recapture the glory days of our youth. Naturally, the medical prescription of these hormones...
Chiropractor's Thought for the Week: Here is a thoughtful quote from the most famous chiropractor in my profession, the developer of chiropractic, Dr. BJ Palmer. "Many of us take better care of our automobiles than we do of our own bodies...yet the automobiles have replaceable parts." Think about it. Regular...
