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Dangers of Farmed Salmon, Fight off the Flu, Pregnancy Prenatal care info Mar 19th, 2023

  Tests on farmed salmon show that salmon is five times more toxic than any other food tested.  In animal testing studies, mice fed farmed salmon developed diabetes, and obesity, which researchers believe are related to the toxic exposures.  Pesticides and antibiotics are used in fish farming.  The worst source...

Lose Weight and be Healthier with this Technique Mar 12th, 2023

Lose weight for your health.  Covid-19 infection effects people with co-morbidities more so than people without.  Co-morbidities are underlying illnesses or diseases that a person has prior to covid infection.  Co-morbidities include but are not limited to diabetes, asthma, auto-immune disease, heart disease, cancer and even being overweight.  Even mild...

Why You Must Take Vitamin D. Plus, Hep B Vaccine Concerns Mar 5th, 2023

Vitamin D supplements, as reported on in the National Library of Medicine and the Reviews of Endocrine Metabolic Disorders journal, can cut the risk of death from covid-19 by 51% and reduce risk of admission to intensive care hospitalization by 72%.  One of the reasons for vitamin D’s success is...

Ear Bud Issues, Vaping and Smoking Increase Covid Risk Feb 26th, 2023

  Wireless ear buds increase the risk of electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation.  250 scientists worldwide have petitioned the United Nations to address this topic as EMF radiation is associated with genetic damage, learning and memory deficits, neurological disorders and cellular stress.  Protecting your hearing and lowering your EMF exposure risk...

Nail Salon Alert. Fluoride Issues. Covid Update Feb 19th, 2023

    Nail Salon Alert:  Researchers have found that consistent exposure to UV light from nail polish dryers can increase your risk of developing skin cancer on your fingers.  One single 20 minute drying session damages 20% to 30% of DNA which in turn does not repair itself.  3 consecutive...

Dangers of eating fresh water fish, Plus - Alzheimer's DX info, Pregnancy Care Feb 5th, 2023

  Freshwater fish, mostly due to chemical run off into lakes and streams from fertilizer and many other toxic substances such as PFAS, are so toxic that even eating one fish per year could be dangerous.  Fish fillets collected from US rivers, streams and lakes are loaded with PFAS.  PFAS...

Health First Chiropractic Clinic Specializes in..... Feb 2nd, 2023

Health First Chiropractic Clinics with chiropractors Dr. J. Zimmerman and Dr. JC Carr is a chiropractic clinic based in the Smithville section of Galloway, NJ with a satellite clinic in Northfield, NJ. Providing full chiropractic services specializing in pregnancy care, pediatric care of children, sports injuries, concussion management and traditional...

Dangers of Seed Oil. Arthritis Info. Vaccine News Jan 29th, 2023

Leading doctors around the world, based on the latest research, are leaning towards the hypothesis that most chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease and macular degeneration have a common link in their cause. The consumption of seed oil.  One noted doctor says that...

Chiropractic Health Care Jan 24th, 2023

Not many people know this, but the 1st chiropractic spinal adjustment had nothing to do with relieving back or neck pain. As a matter of fact, the first chiropractic adjustment at the time, was not performed by a chiropractor, as there was no such thing in 1895. Daniel Palmer from...

Young Athletes and Cardiac Events Jan 22nd, 2023

Over the past two years (2021 and 2022), more than 1,650 professional and amateur athletes have collapsed due to a cardiac event and 1,148 of them were fatal.  Recently, Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on live television during a game.  A condition called commotio cordis...

Prevent and Fight off the Flu and Covid! Jan 15th, 2023

Zinc is crucial for healthy immune system response to viruses.  Zinc deficiency impairs immune function.  Zinc is very effective in decreasing the incidence of viral infection in the elderly as well. Zinc not only helps to control cell mediated immunity but it is also an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.  It is...

Important Health Info Jan 8th, 2023

    Egg yolks are full of important vitamins (A, D, E, K), Omega 3 fats and anti-oxidants of which are not found in egg whites.  Egg whites are pure protein.  The cholesterol in egg yolks is not associated with high blood pressure or heart disease, as we have been...

Prevent Heart Disease and Colon Cancer Jan 1st, 2023

  Colon cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in the US and the second leading cause of cancer related death.  Research shows that colonoscopies lower your risk of colorectal cancer diagnosis, but they do not reduce your risk from dying from colorectal cancer.  Research published in 2017 found that...

Prevent Covid-19!! Lower Blood Pressure Naturally Dec 26th, 2022

  According to the latest research, the covid-19 pandemic could be resolved in 30 days for about $2 per person by raising vitamin D levels among the general public.  Optimizing vitamin D levels reduce your risk of severe covid  by 90%.  In a recent study of 20 European countries, the...

Children and Germs Dec 18th, 2022

Saffron is a popular spice that has a strong, exotic aroma and a bitter taste and is used to color and flavor many Mediterranean and Asian dishes, particularly rice and fish.  Recent health research pints out that saffron may benefit conditions such as depression, memory loss, anxiety and premenstrual syndrome. ...

Tripledemic Hype, Plus Largest Study on Mask Wearing Conducted Dec 11th, 2022

  Quercetin is an extremely powerful immune system booster and has broad spectrum anti-viral properties.  Quercetin also inhibits immune system pro-inflammatory chemicals called cytokines.  This is very beneficial in severe cases of covid-19 as deadly covid is related to cytokine storm activity.  Quercetin research is plentiful and shows that quercetin...

Prevent Covid with this Supplement! Dec 4th, 2022

Thinking of shaking some salt on your food?  A new study found that decreasing the amount of additional salt added to foods is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, heart failure and ischemic heart disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology....

Sad But True Health News. Plus Pregnancy Prenatal Chiropractic Care Nov 27th, 2022

This week’s health tip is a collection of the latest health news headlines.  I apologize in advance for the upsetting news.   Glyphosate weedkillers (ingredient in Round-up and found in our food supply) induce antibiotic resistance in deadly hospital-acquired bacteria, according to a study published late last month in the journal...

Rewire Your Brain: Neuroplasticity. Plus Pregnancy and Exercise Nov 17th, 2022

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...

Chiropractor Near Me Nov 12th, 2022

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...

More Flu Prevention, Plus Pregnancy Care Info Nov 3rd, 2022

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...

Prevent the Flu with This! Plus, Pregnancy Information Oct 30th, 2022

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 and Allergy Symptoms Oct 24th, 2022

  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...

Heart Health: Avoid The Widow Maker Oct 19th, 2022

  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...

Chemicals that endanger our health. Plus chiropractic pregnancy prenatal info Oct 17th, 2022

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...

Diabetes, Covid Fatigue, Plus Pregnancy Prenatal Chiropractic Info Oct 9th, 2022

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 for Health Plus, pregnancy prenatal info Oct 2nd, 2022

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. ...

Is Your Tooth Brush Harming Your Health? Plus, Pregnancy and Chiropractic Info Sep 25th, 2022

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 for health and longevity, plus chiropractic and colic, pregnancy info Sep 17th, 2022

 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. ...

TOP 3 Things For Health, Plus Pregnancy Prenatal care and Chiropractic fights opioid addiction Sep 10th, 2022

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...

Migraine Headache Relief. Plus Pregnancy Prenatal Information Sep 4th, 2022

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...

Quercetin is Amazing and a Must Have Nutrient Aug 28th, 2022

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...

Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners. Plus Pregnancy Chiropractic Benefits Aug 21st, 2022

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 Prevention Aug 13th, 2022

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...

Broccoli and cancer prevention, Pregnancy Chiropractic Care Info Aug 7th, 2022

  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...

Childhood Ear Infection and Chiropractic Care Aug 4th, 2022

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...

Tachycardia Aug 1st, 2022

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...

Does your deodorant contribute to cancer cell creation? Pregnancy news. Jul 31st, 2022

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...

Prevent Skin Wrinkles! Plus, Pregnancy Prenatal Chiropractic Care Info Jul 24th, 2022

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. ...

Tomatoes!! Tis the season for this healthy fruit. Plus, Pregnancy Prenatal Care Info Jul 17th, 2022

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...

The Importance of Omega 3 Fats, Plus, Pregnancy Care info Jul 9th, 2022

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...

Lower Your Cholesterol Levels, Covid-19 Update Jul 3rd, 2022

  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...

Benefits of Incline Sleeping, Pregnancy Prenatal Information Jun 26th, 2022

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...

Benefits of AC Vinegar, Plus Pregnancy Info Jun 19th, 2022

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...

Are you drinking enough water? Jun 12th, 2022

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...

The benefits of eating nuts! Chiropractic and childhood ear infections Jun 5th, 2022

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...

The Top Neck and Back Pain Treatments May 29th, 2022

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 Fight Fatigue and Low Energy levels, Plus Pregnancy Info May 22nd, 2022

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...

Skin Cancer and Sun Exposure, Pregnancy Prenatal Care Info May 15th, 2022

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...

Can Cracking Knuckles Cause Arthritis? Plus, Pregnancy info, Covid Vaccine Research Published May 8th, 2022

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...

Boost Immune System with Elderberry, Pregnancy Chiropractic Info May 1st, 2022

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 May 1st, 2022

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...

Antibiotic Dangers, Pregnancy Prenatal Care Information Apr 24th, 2022

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...

Top 10 Healthiest Foods, Pregnancy Prenatal Care Info Apr 17th, 2022

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 Benefits for Longevity, Chiropractic and Allergies, Pregnancy Care Apr 10th, 2022

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...

Pet Health, Plus Vaccination Autism Statistics, Pregnancy Info Apr 3rd, 2022

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...

Apple Cider Vinegar for Health Mar 27th, 2022

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...

Less Light, More Sleep. Plus Pregnancy Prenatal Chiropractic Care, Covid-19 update Mar 20th, 2022

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...

Everyone Needs This Vitamin In Their Medicine Cabinet!! Mar 13th, 2022

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...

French Fries Bad? Covid-19 Update, Pregnancy News Mar 6th, 2022

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 Mar 3rd, 2022

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 Importance of Adrenal Gland Support Feb 27th, 2022

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 Life Span Feb 20th, 2022

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...

Covid-19, 3 years in. Feb 13th, 2022

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. ...

Should Exercise be prescribed? Plus Covid-19 update Feb 6th, 2022

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...

5G Network, Not just About Airline Safety...Health Concerns Jan 30th, 2022

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. ...

Caring For Childhood Ear Infections with Chiropractic Jan 27th, 2022

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....

How To Tell The Difference Between a Heart Attack and a Panic Attack, Plus Covid-19 Updates Jan 23rd, 2022

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 Chiropractic Care Jan 18th, 2022

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...

You Need K with D!! Plus, Covid-19 Update, Pregnancy Case Report Jan 16th, 2022

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...

Forward Head Posture (Text Neck) and How it Relates to Back Pain Jan 11th, 2022

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...

Is the Pandemic Ending? Jan 9th, 2022

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...

Even More Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care Information Jan 7th, 2022

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 Pregnancy and Chiropractic Info Jan 6th, 2022

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 and Health Jan 5th, 2022

 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...

The Problem with Antibiotics, Covid-19 Update, Pregnancy Info Jan 2nd, 2022

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...

Top 3 Things to Do For Health in 2022 Dec 31st, 2021

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...

Inflammation: A Major Cause of Disease Dec 29th, 2021

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...

Benefits of Green Tea Dec 27th, 2021

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...

Heart Attacks and the Chiropractic Connection Dec 27th, 2021

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...

Omicron Variant...Much ado about nothing? Or is there cause for concern? Dec 19th, 2021

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...

Ingredient in Hot Dogs - Cancer? Covid-19 Update, Pregnancy Care Dec 9th, 2021

 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...

Covid-19 Natural Immunity and Vaccine Mandates, Pregnancy Information Dec 5th, 2021

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...

Lose Weight with Time Restricted Eating, Pregnancy Care, Covid-19 update Nov 28th, 2021

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 Care Nov 22nd, 2021

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...

Dangers of Food Additives, Pregancy /Prenatal Care, Covid Update Nov 20th, 2021

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...

7 Steps to Happier Life, Plus Covid-19 update and Pregnancy News Nov 14th, 2021

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...

Covid-19 and Children - Vaccination Information, Plus Pregnancy and Chiropractic Nov 7th, 2021

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...

Benefits of Tea; Covid Update, Pregancy Chiropractic Care Oct 31st, 2021

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...

Weight Loss, Covid-19 Update and Pregnancy Info Oct 24th, 2021

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...

Pregnancy Prenatal Chiropractic Care Video Oct 17th, 2021

Here is the link for our video series   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri_u8XtI0uM

Dangers of Vegetable Oil, Pregnancy Care, Covid-19 Update Oct 17th, 2021

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...

Immune response to viruses. Pregnancy care. Covid-19 update Oct 10th, 2021

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...

Pregnancy and the Covid-19 vaccine Oct 2nd, 2021

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...

Colds, Flu, Covid and Vitamin D. Covid-19 Update, Pregnancy Prenatal Info Oct 1st, 2021

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. ...

Pumpkin Health Benefits. Pregnancy Info. Covid-19 Update Sep 26th, 2021

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,”...

Mercury Dental Fillings - Bad. Covid-19 update, Pregnancy Prenatal Care Info Sep 19th, 2021

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...

Tea Time. Benefits of Tea Drinking, Covid-19 Update Sep 12th, 2021

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 zero calorie sweeteners can cause weight gain. Plus Covid-19 update Sep 5th, 2021

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...

Top 10 Healthiest Foods, Plus Covid-19 Update Aug 29th, 2021

  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...

Knuckle Cracking...Good or bad? Aug 24th, 2021

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...

New Info on Exercise (including routine), Plus Covid-19 Update Aug 22nd, 2021

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 Questions Answered, Plus Covid-19 Update Aug 15th, 2021

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...

High Cholesterol, statins or diet? Covid-19 Update Aug 8th, 2021

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....

Joint Health With Hyaluronic Acid, Plus CDC Covid-19 Contradictions Aug 1st, 2021

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...

B12 Deficiency. Covid-19 Early Treatment Protocol Jul 25th, 2021

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...

Latest Health News, Plus Covid-19 Update. Jul 18th, 2021

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...

The Dangers of Glyphosate, Covid-19 Update Jul 11th, 2021

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...

Mushrooms for Health / Covid-19 Update Jul 3rd, 2021

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...

Ultra-processed foods are harmful. Covid-19 Update Jun 26th, 2021

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...

Dangerous effects of Sun Block Lotions, Covid-19 Vaccination Info Jun 19th, 2021

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...

Vitamin D and Opioid Addiction, Plus Covid19 Update Jun 13th, 2021

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...

Dangerous Food Additives Continued. PLUS COVID-19 Updates Jun 6th, 2021

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...

More dangerous food preservatives, PLUS Covid-19 vaccine update May 30th, 2021

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...

Lower Dementia Risk, Plus Covid Vaccine Risk Stats May 23rd, 2021

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...

Dangers of Food Additives, Plus Covid-19 Vaccine Update May 15th, 2021

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 8 Essentials of Health. May 9th, 2021

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...

As we turn the corner in USA, here are your Covid-19 Facts May 2nd, 2021

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...

Dandelions: To Weed or Not To Weed? Apr 25th, 2021

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...

Did you have pandemic weight gain? Apr 11th, 2021

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...

Regular Exercise Equals Disease Prevention Apr 3rd, 2021

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...

How Cow Farts are Damaging the Environment Mar 28th, 2021

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...

Death Rate linked to Lifestyle Choices Mar 21st, 2021

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...

Covid-19 Vaccination Information Mar 14th, 2021

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 Vegetables, Live Longer Mar 7th, 2021

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,...

Good News Concerning Coronavirus....Finally Feb 28th, 2021

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 Importance of Zinc Concerning Viral Replication Feb 21st, 2021

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...

Covid-19 and Glyphosate. How are they connected? Feb 14th, 2021

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...

What are Covid-19 cases on the decline? Here is why. Feb 7th, 2021

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...

Covid-19 and High Blood Pressure Jan 29th, 2021

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. ...

Covid-19 vaccination Statistics as per CDC website Jan 24th, 2021

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. ...

Early Exercise Sessions and Melatonin Production: Cancer Risk Reduction Jan 17th, 2021

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...

Coronavirus Treatment That Can Save Your Life Jan 10th, 2021

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...

Stay Away From This Unhealthy Sweetener Jan 3rd, 2021

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...

Forget Toilet Paper...Hoard This Important Item!! Dec 27th, 2020

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...

Top 3 Healthy Living Tips for 2020 and Beyond Dec 20th, 2020

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...

Healthy Habits for the Holidays Dec 13th, 2020

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...

Coronavirus....Here we go again Dec 6th, 2020

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...

Eating Pumpkin is good for you! Nov 29th, 2020

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...

The Importance of Zinc and Quercetin During Pandemic Nov 22nd, 2020

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...

Scream to Reduce Stress (I know you want to, here is why you can!) Nov 15th, 2020

 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...

Healthy News for YOU!! Nov 8th, 2020

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,...

Vitamin D3: Game changer for the Covid-19 Pandemic and Flu season? Nov 1st, 2020

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...

Chiropractor takes a stand on mask wearing Oct 25th, 2020

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...

What You Need To Do Now For Winter Time CoVid-19 Oct 16th, 2020

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...

Mammograms may not be the best thing for your breast health Oct 11th, 2020

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...

Exercise, Happiness and Success Oct 4th, 2020

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. ...

UV Light For Killing Viruses Sep 27th, 2020

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? Is it good for you? Sep 20th, 2020

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...

Long Term Health Benefits to Intermittent Fasting A.K.A Time Restricted Eating Sep 12th, 2020

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...

Inflammation Sep 7th, 2020

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...

The Benefits of Activated Charcoal In Your Medicine Cabinet Aug 29th, 2020

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...

Boosting your child's immune system during a pandemic school year Aug 23rd, 2020

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...

Immunity and Covid-19. What you need to know. Aug 16th, 2020

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...

Vitamin C's Role In Fighting Viruses Aug 9th, 2020

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...

CoVid-19 and Vitamin D, The Importance of D! Aug 2nd, 2020

  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...

Healthy News Jul 26th, 2020

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...

My Definitive Guide to the Coronavirus and Protecting Yourself From CoVid-19 Jul 19th, 2020

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...

The Importance of a Multi-vitamin During This CoVid-19 Pandemic Jul 5th, 2020

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 next? Jun 28th, 2020

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...

Lose Belly Fat With This Style of Workout Jun 21st, 2020

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...

Things to Remember Concerning CoVid-19 and the Reopening of our Country Jun 14th, 2020

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...

Vitamin C for Virus Protection and Overall Health Jun 7th, 2020

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...

Opening up from CoVid-19 May 31st, 2020

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,...

34-40% of CoVid-19 patients are asymptomatic May 24th, 2020

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...

Protecting against the cytokine storm May 17th, 2020

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...

New Research on Vitamin D3 and CoVid-19 May 9th, 2020

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. ...

This Nutrition Combo Is Much Safer Than Hydroxychloroquine Treatment May 3rd, 2020

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...

Was the President right about further disinfectant investigation? Apr 26th, 2020

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...

What are the Differences Between the Flu and The Coronavirus Apr 19th, 2020

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...

Coronavirus Updates Apr 12th, 2020

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...

Coronavirus and Oxidative Therapy Apr 5th, 2020

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...

Vitamin C and the Coronavirus Mar 29th, 2020

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...

Chiropractic and Viruses Mar 22nd, 2020

:   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...

Intermittent Fasting...It really works Mar 1st, 2020

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...

Ketogenic Diet Feb 23rd, 2020

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...

Why Diets Do Not Work Feb 16th, 2020

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 Dangerous Poison In Our Foods....Glyphosate Feb 9th, 2020

 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...

Inflammation in the body. Anti-inflammatory foods for health Feb 2nd, 2020

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...

Soybean oil bad for health..In mice! Jan 26th, 2020

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...

Tips For Preventing and Fighting Off The Flu Jan 19th, 2020

  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...

The Big 3 for Healthy New Years Resolutions Jan 12th, 2020

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,...

Why do people choose not to have their children vaccinated or to not have a flu shot? Jan 5th, 2020

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...

Fight the Flu, Naturally Dec 22nd, 2019

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...

New Hope For Migraine Sufferers Dec 15th, 2019

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 a Positive Effect on Health Dec 8th, 2019

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...

Atlas held up the world. Atlas also holds up your head. Dec 1st, 2019

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...

Child Anxiety Nov 24th, 2019

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...

Childhood Anxiety and Stress Disorders Nov 24th, 2019

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...

Death by Antibiotic Usage on the Rise. What to do about it. Nov 17th, 2019

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...

Health News Nov 10th, 2019

  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...

Chiropractic and ADD, ADHD and Learning Disorders Oct 20th, 2019

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...

Think Out Of The Box When It Comes To Chiropractic Care Oct 11th, 2019

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...

The Flu Season is coming. Natural Prevention Is The Way To Go Sep 29th, 2019

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...

Aceteminophin us in Pregnancy linked to ADHD, Autism Sep 22nd, 2019

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...

Natural Anti-Inflammatories. Plus, More Pregnancy Info Sep 15th, 2019

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...

How is your Garden Hose related to Chiropractic care. Also, More Pregnancy Information Sep 8th, 2019

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...

How Safe is Chiropractic Care? Sep 8th, 2019

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 Long Do You Need To Go To The Chiropractor For? Aug 25th, 2019

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...

Nutrition Advice During Pregnancy Aug 18th, 2019

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...

Pregnancy related hip and pelvis pain Aug 11th, 2019

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...

The Latest Trend in Natural Health Care Aug 4th, 2019

   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...

Why does your neck hurt? Jul 21st, 2019

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...

Chiropractic analysis of the spine Jul 14th, 2019

 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,...

Using the Gym Regularly, Eating Healthy? It's the Chiropractic Model of Health Care Jul 7th, 2019

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....

Latest weight loss news Jun 30th, 2019

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 by pregnant women increases study shows Jun 23rd, 2019

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....

Pregnancy Morning Sickness Jun 16th, 2019

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...

High Cholesterol? Read this Jun 9th, 2019

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....

Hate going to the doctor? Try going to the body mechanic!! Jun 2nd, 2019

 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, Breast Feeding difficulties and Failure to Thrive May 26th, 2019

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...

The Road to Heath, Through Chiropractic care May 19th, 2019

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...

Pediatric Ear Infections May 12th, 2019

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...

Taking care of back pain May 5th, 2019

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...

Living the 100 year lifestyle Apr 27th, 2019

 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...

Definition of Chiropractic and how it applies to Pregnancy Apr 14th, 2019

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...

What's the cracking noise? Apr 7th, 2019

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...

Chiropractic and Antibiotics Mar 31st, 2019

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...

Chiropractic care for Sports Performance Mar 24th, 2019

 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...

Top 10 Healthiest Foods Mar 17th, 2019

 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...

Athletic Performance and Chiropractic Care Mar 10th, 2019

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: Real Doctors? Feb 24th, 2019

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...

Reaching your full potential of health Feb 17th, 2019

 “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,...

Healthy Heart is Not Just Diet and Exercise Feb 9th, 2019

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 come from within the body Feb 3rd, 2019

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...

Pediatrics: The Importance of Neural Flow in the Health of Children Jan 27th, 2019

  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...

8 areas where chiropractic care is of a major benefit Jan 20th, 2019

  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...

Chiropractic Trends: Wellness, Pregnancy and Pediatrics Jan 13th, 2019

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....

Pregnancy discomfort and Tylenol Jan 6th, 2019

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...

Exercising during pregnancy Dec 30th, 2018

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...

Post Pregnancy Pelvic Concerns Dec 23rd, 2018

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...

Turn on the body's power with chiropractic care. Also, more info on pregnancy care. Dec 16th, 2018

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...

Low Back Pain Dec 9th, 2018

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...

Heart Attacks, The Latest Information. More Pregnancy Information Nov 25th, 2018

  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...

Decreased Neural Impulse Flow Equals Decreased Function Nov 18th, 2018

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...

Webster's Pregnancy Technique for Pelvic Alignment Nov 11th, 2018

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 for pregnancy Nov 4th, 2018

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...

Chiropractic for neck and back pain Oct 28th, 2018

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...

Post Concussion Care Recomendations Oct 21st, 2018

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 Adjustments to Help Prevent the Flu Oct 14th, 2018

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...

Concussion, Athletes and Chiropractic care Oct 7th, 2018

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...

Chiropractic care boosts immune system function Sep 23rd, 2018

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...

Chiropractic care for life???? Sep 16th, 2018

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...

New Research Shows Chiropractic During & After Birth Improves Health Outcomes Sep 9th, 2018

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 Sep 2nd, 2018

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...

Pregnancy Care Aug 19th, 2018

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...

Sports Performance Enhancement, Sports Injuries, Post Concussion Syndrome and Chiropractic care Aug 12th, 2018

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...

Pregnancy, Tylenol and Chiropractic Aug 4th, 2018

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...

More Pregnancy Info Jul 29th, 2018

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...

Pregnancy Association endorses chiropractic care for pre-natal care Jul 23rd, 2018

  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...

Living to 100 Plus years!! Jul 15th, 2018

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...

Allergies and Chiropractic Care Jul 15th, 2018

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...

Ear Infections and chiropractic care Jul 8th, 2018

 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...

Chiropractic and Allergies Jul 1st, 2018

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: Part of the pregnancy team Jun 23rd, 2018

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...

Pregnancy related bladder issues Jun 10th, 2018

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 Recovery Jun 3rd, 2018

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...

Chiropractic Care Saves Lives May 27th, 2018

 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...

Chiropractic Care and Sports Performance May 20th, 2018

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...

Pregnancy and chiropractic care...the benefits May 12th, 2018

  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...

Neurological Impulse Flow: Science and Belief System May 6th, 2018

  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...

Knowing when or when not to treat symptoms Apr 29th, 2018

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...

Is it disease or is it dis-ease? Apr 22nd, 2018

 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...

What is Chiropractic most effective at treating? Apr 15th, 2018

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...

5 Benefits of Chiropractic Care That You Did Not Know About Apr 8th, 2018

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....

Philosophy of Health via the Chiropractor Mar 31st, 2018

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....

Leading Causes of Death are Lifestyle Related Mar 25th, 2018

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...

Chiropractic Care for Veterans Mar 18th, 2018

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 Not Helpful for Chronic Pain Mar 11th, 2018

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 discusses causes and types of headaches Mar 4th, 2018

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 discusses posture issues in children and teenagers Feb 25th, 2018

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...

Chiropractors discusses risk of future pain from motor vehicle accidents Feb 25th, 2018

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...

Chiropractor discusses possible solutions to the opioid addiction crisis Feb 11th, 2018

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 discusses the causes of sciatica Feb 4th, 2018

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 discusses lung function Jan 28th, 2018

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...

Chiropractor discusses Chiropractic Radical Fundamentalism Jan 21st, 2018

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 discusses DNA and immune system health Jan 7th, 2018

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 discusses chiropractic wellness care Dec 31st, 2017

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...

Chiropractor discusses the latest information concerning heart attacks Dec 24th, 2017

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...

Chiropractor discusses the dangers of cell phone usage Dec 16th, 2017

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...

Chiropractor discusses the 3 main reasons too use chiropractic care on a regular basis Dec 16th, 2017

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 discusses why they are health care providers Dec 10th, 2017

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 discusses spinal misalignment pain Dec 3rd, 2017

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,...

Chiropractor discusses why the chiropractic experience may not be the same for everyone Nov 26th, 2017

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...

Chiropractor discusses the Flu Shot and how to avoid the Flu naturally Nov 19th, 2017

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...

Chiropractor discusses pediatric care Nov 12th, 2017

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...

Chiropractor discusses being alive Nov 4th, 2017

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...

Chiropractor discusses the "Joys" of Chiropractic practice Oct 29th, 2017

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 discusses the implications of blocked nerve flow Oct 22nd, 2017

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 discusses the flu shot Oct 15th, 2017

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 discusses pregnancy Sep 30th, 2017

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 discusses fall seasonal allergies Sep 24th, 2017

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 discusses the definition of chiropractic Sep 17th, 2017

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 discusses chiropractic as a career Sep 10th, 2017

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 discusses chiropractic success rate Sep 3rd, 2017

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 discusses sciatica Aug 20th, 2017

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 Discusses Latest Trends in Chiropractic Aug 13th, 2017

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 "Cracks" a Joke Aug 6th, 2017

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...

Chiropractor Discusses Opioid Addiction Jul 30th, 2017

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...

Chiropractor discusses improving immune system function Jul 23rd, 2017

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...