2017
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Can Chiropractic Care Help Your Teenage Daughter Through PMS?
If you have a teenage daughter who just started her period and suffers from premenstrual syndrome, you may have looked for all possible ways to alleviate the pain. PMS symptoms vary from one woman to another, but they can include headaches, back pain, abdominal pain and cramping and mood swings. They range from mild to severe, and in some instances, they can hinder the child's ability to go to school and carry out other daily activities.
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How to Avoid Neck and Shoulder Tension From Using Your Smartphone
Are you the kind of person that uses most if not all of their free time sending texts, reading and replying emails or accessing social media platforms from your phone? Mobile phones have made virtual communication and interactions easy and convenient but have increased the risk of developing neck and shoulder tension. As you bend your head to use your phone, the weight on your cervical spine is significantly increased. Prolonged use of the phone can result in neck and shoulder pain, tension headaches and a host of other physical problems.
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Get rid of your sleep troubles with chiropractic care
Are you suffering from insomnia? Some of the common symptoms include experiencing trouble finding sleep, waking up several times in the night, waking up very early and being unable to go back to sleep, and waking up feeling fatigue, as if you did not sleep enough. Apart from the aforementioned symptoms, drowsiness during the day, low concentration levels and low energy levels are also related to insomnia. The best solution for treating insomnia is to turn to chiropractic care.
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4 Tips for Correcting Bad Posture Habits
A bad posture can be the source of all sorts of complaints, from the obvious – back and neck pain, headaches – to the more obscure symptoms, including depression, constipation and poor circulation. If you ignore your posture, it's only likely to get worse, which can cause serious health problems later in life. The good news is that, with a bit of dedication and the will to get into good habits, it shouldn't be too difficult to fix.
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Managing Your Menopause: 3 Natural Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy
If you're currently experiencing menopause or perimenopause, your doctor may have recommended that you undergo hormone replacement therapy. While this line of treatment works for many women, it comes with risks. HRT can increase your chances of conditions like breast cancer and heart disease, so you may want to look at natural alternatives. Here are 3 safe treatment options to consider as a way to manage your menopause and enjoy your mature years.
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Why Everyone Needs to See a Chiropractor
You have probably had your child walk on your back at some point when your spine felt a little 'off'. Unfortunately, the relieving effect of the classic 'walking on the back' is usually very temporary and this is simply because this chiropractic adjustment was not done the right way. There is also the huge risk of making the situation worse. Chiropractic is a modern day non-medical art that has been practiced in ancient Egypt and Chinese medicine.
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Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment Options for Short-Term Back Pain
The structure of the human back is complex and consists of numerous muscles, bones and nerves. This means that it is challenging to find the exact cause of complex back pain. On the other hand, if a person develops sudden back pain, the cause is rarely a serious disease or major damage. In most cases, the aches and discomfort can be attributed to minor strain, muscle overuse, nerve irritation and stress due to poor posture.
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