More and more people are hearing about the dangers of sugar and what it can do to your health. So the new trend is (and has been for awhile) to eat sugar-free foods. These sugar-free and diet foods are just as bad, if not worse for your health than sugar. There are many kinds of sugar substitutes, one of the most popular being aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet) although there are others. Yes, these sugar substitutes are approved by the FDA, but that doesn’t mean they are good for you. In fact, 85% of the complaints to the FDA are for adverse reactions to aspartame1. Since getting so many complaints about adverse… Read More
Continue ReadingAre Your Handbags Hurting You?
I know many of you will forsake comfort for fashion. Whether it’s those 5 inch heels, the tight dress that looks so good on, or the over- sized handbags many of you carry. However, if that fashion statement can lead to long term back problems you may think differently. Many women’s handbags weigh between 7-10 pounds nowadays, with many weighing even more than that. Carrying excessive weight, especially on one shoulder, can cause back and neck pain and tightness, and can even be a culprit of headaches. This can lead to more serious issues like arthritis if the woman continues to carry heavy loads. Carrying a heavy bag on one… Read More
Continue ReadingChiropractic Care decreases disability recurrence better than other treatments, Research shows
The following excerpt shows Chiropractic care decreasing disability recurrence after injury. It is one of the many research articles showing chiropractic to be the best treatment for reducing pain, reducing reocurrance, and best cost for back pain with people going to chiropractors decreasing health care cost vs. not going to a chiropractor
Continue ReadingChiropractic and the Immune System
Chiropractors and their patients and those that understand the connection between the nervous system and immune system have long seen a connection between chiropractic adjustments and a better immune system with patients being less sick and recovering faster.
Large studies are still needed to show this to the medical community, but the research below shows evidence to support what chiropractic patients have seen for a long time.
Continue ReadingQuinoa and black bean salad
from www.diabetesselfmanagement.com Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes (cooking and cooling) 1 1/2 cups quinoa 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 cups frozen corn 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 medium tomato, chopped 4 green onions (green and white parts), chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 cup olive oil Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a two-quart saucepan. Add quinoa and bring back to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 12 minutes or until the… Read More
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