The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), in recent comments submitted to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Office of Pain Policy on the draft National Pain Strategy, strongly urges the agency to include recommendations encouraging patients and health care providers to first exhaust conservative forms of pain management, when appropriate. "Doctors of chiropractic practice a hands-on, drug-free approach to health care that has been shown to alleviate … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Physicians Urge Conservative Treatments for Pain Amid Opioid Epidemic
During National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) this October, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) will bring attention to the public health crisis caused by pain, and in particular the overuse of prescription painkillers, with the theme #PainFreeNation. The campaign is part of the chiropractic profession's ongoing efforts to educate the public about the value of exhausting conservative forms of care for both acute and chronic pain before resorting to higher risk options, such as … [Read more...]
Jordan’s Senior Health Story!
My JoJo turns 64 years young today, gets adjusted weekly, has diabetes, and still rides his Harley on cross country trips to places like Wyoming! My favorite person in the world, I love senior citizens. They are full of knowledge -Jordan Andrews … [Read more...]
Jessie’s Senior Health Story!
My father is living happily in Florida, where he is occasionally asked if he would like a senior discount. His response “ you may call me a senior when I can no longer run a half marathon. Until then, I’m just an experienced young man!” He can still run those half marathons and even more challenging, he participates in at least 2 Tough Mudder races per year. This is a 12 mile obstacle course. Inspirational! -Jessie Herrell … [Read more...]
Leah’s Senior Health Story!!
Georgia is one of my spiritual mommas, As a prayer warrior, she sets a fine example of someone who loves people. I treasure the wisdom she shares with those willing to learn and grow. Like her, I also have a heart for people. Passionate about my profession, I deem it my duty to educate my clients towards better health. I am blessed to have people in my life who strive through hard work. -Leah West … [Read more...]
Sunday Mind Sweep!!
I love knocking out a good list (mind sweep!) Every Sunday.....Take a few minutes to lay out the week. Include all of your tasks and when you are going to do them, when you are going to exercise, play.... The more you plan, the more likely you are to get it all done!!! The best part of planning the week is you can lay out, realistically, where and when it will actually happen! Delegate what needs to be delegated, group things together....such as phone calls, emails, or errands. That way you make … [Read more...]
A Low Cost Solution to High Cost Healthcare
Numerous studies have shown that services delivered by doctors of chiropractic (DC) are cost effective and safe. The following are excerpts from several of these studies. By examining the research which demonstrates the cost savings associated with the services delivered by doctors of chiropractic, you will find that these services offer tremendous potential in meeting today’s health care challenges. The results suggest that insurance companies that restrict access to doctors of chiropractic … [Read more...]
Research Calls for Conservative Treatments Before Painkillers for Low-Back Pain The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), in response to recent research calling into question the efficacy of acetaminophen in the management of spinal pain, strongly encourages patients and healthcare providers to consider the benefits of a conservative approach to back pain. According to the British Medical Journal study, the widely used painkiller is ineffective against low-back pain and offers only … [Read more...]
I have not been very good at drinking enough water on a daily basis. I have challanged myself since the theme this month is Water and I have started bringing a 1/2 gal water pitcher to work with me everyday. I have tried making flavored water and It has helped alot. I've been doing lemon water this week, and next week Im going to do Apple/Cinnamon. My goal is to work my way up to half my body weight in ounces daily. -Megan Sallis … [Read more...]
Since Jr high school I have been drinking half my body weight in water due to sports. It has helped me feel better and allowed me to stay active in sports even now after high school and college. I can tell a difference if I do not drink plenty of water during the day, I feel slugish and bloated. Drinking as much water as I do helps my PCOS as well. Since I have got married I have been able to get my husband to drink more water and less mountian dew. For him that is hugh and he has lost 20 pounds … [Read more...]