There are more than 1,000 medications have been identified as being potentially toxic to the liver. But did you know acetaminophen is the #1 cause of liver failure? Taking too much acetaminophen (Tylenol) is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the US. […]
Most people know about swelling in lower legs, but what does it really mean? Is holding fluid in your legs something to be concerned about? Edema is visible swelling caused by a buildup of fluid within tissues. When the legs are pressed and an indentation […]
Foot pain is actually quite common. At my office, patients typically say that they have a stabbing pain in their foot that is worse after being immobile for a period of time. Mornings are the worst and they usually have had it for years. 😩 […]
When in the sun, people think they have to apply sunscreen to keep from getting skin cancer. Getting sunburned is bad for your skin, yes, but have you ever thought of what you are putting on your skin? Your skin is the biggest organ in […]
With many individuals being quarantined, movement has been put to the side. The most movement some individuals are getting is going from their “work” desk to the bathroom, or the couch to the refrigerator. It’s time to change! Movement is so important to life. Movement […]
If I had one super power, I would have x-ray vision! Not only do I love the skeletal system and seeing what everyone has “inside them”, x-rays are just interesting! While in chiropractic school, I tested and became an x-ray red badge. Every class had […]
I’m sure you have heard of essential oils. They are becoming very well known. Many people don’t know how to use essential oils or don’t know what is good for which condition. There are many brands out there, but they all sell a variation of […]
Ever had shoulder pain? So bad you couldn’t lift your arm up? It could be stemming from your neck or it could be coming from your biceps tendon. (Among other things.) But lets talk about the biceps tendon for this blog! The biceps is a […]
Spring is here! Finally. We now have to get out in our yards and start doing yard work again. (With this quarantine, nobody has an excuse not to beautify their yard!) It’s time to clean up all the fallen leaves off our flower beds, to […]
People are starting to really think about boosting their immune systems due to the COVID-19. There are several ways to go about that. Everyone is aware of washing hands, not touching your face and disinfecting all surfaces that are touched regularly. What about some other […]
