The Perfect Office Chair Makes All the Difference

by docjoel on May 15, 2012

The Perfect Office Chair For the majority of us who work in office and at desk jobs, we spend a great deal of time sitting down. While sitting for most of the day seems pretty low risk compared to other occupational hazards, sitting in the same position all the time can stress the structures of [...]

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Fibromyalgia Suffers Choose Chiropractic over Traditional Medicine for Relief of Symptoms

by docjoel on May 10, 2012

Fibromyalgia Suffering Fibromyalgia is a condition with no known medical cure. It is characterized by chronic and debilitating pain all over the body, and heightened pain under pressure. Its symptoms can cause patients to suffer from widespread pain, poor sleep, chronic tiredness and even depression. The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown. Some theories cite that [...]

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St. Paul Chiropractor | Why You Should Drink More Water!

May 2, 2012

Drink More Water Water is the elixir of life, but do we get enough of it? Many people think that substituting sodas, coffee and juice for water is enough to keep us hydrated and healthy, but nothing can beat the original and the best – water. Our bodies are made up of 43-75% water, and [...]

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Exercising: Better For Your Brain Than Thinking?

April 24, 2012

Read this compelling article from the NYTimes… The value of mental-training games may be speculative, as Dan Hurley writes in his article on the quest to make ourselves smarter, but there is another, easy-to-achieve, scientifically proven way to make yourself smarter. Go for a walk or a swim. For more than a decade, neuroscientists and physiologists [...]

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Choosing the Right Keyboard and Mouse Wrist Pad

April 17, 2012

Computer Ergonomics Computer work has become the backbone of most of our daily lives. But with its rise in the workplace, there has been a concurrent increase in injuries associated with repetitive computer work, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury. Incorrect usage of a keyboard or a mouse can be the culprit, [...]

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What is the Pettibon Technique?

April 10, 2012

What makes the Pettibon technique different from conventional chiropractic treatment or other methods used in the chiropractic world? The Pettibon technique offers comprehensive and active rehabilitation for its patients, based on a program focusing on the spine’s hard and soft tissues. What makes the Pettibon system unique is its use of x-rays for both diagnosis [...]

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St. Paul Chiropractor | C-Reactive Protein 101

April 3, 2012

What is C-Reactive Protein? With frequent news coverage of late, C-Reactive protein is a term that has been bandied about in the media – but what is it exactly? Produced in the liver, C-Reactive protein, or CRP, is a protein that is released into the bloodstream as a response to inflammation in the body. High [...]

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Chiropractic Care for Triathlon Performance and Recovery

March 29, 2012

Triathlon Training A triathlon is an athletic event incorporating back-to-back running, cycling and swimming. Triathlons exert great strain on the body, which may challenge athletes on both physical and mental levels. The extreme training a triathlete must endure can put the body under great cumulative stress, and it’s not uncommon for the athletes to suffer [...]

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Statin Drugs Prevent Benefits From Exercise

March 27, 2012

Statins are a popular drug among physicians – they are the most prescribed class of drugs.  People are given statins to help lower cholesterol.  They are marketed heavily as a necessary component in fighting cardiovascular disease. When diet and exercise are not enough, ask your doctor about Lipitor. We’ve all heard the commercials.  We’ve seen [...]

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Do Thin People Need Exercise?

March 20, 2012

Many people believe that exercise is something only fat people should do, and a lot of people exercise with the sole goal of losing weight. So why should thin people exercise if they are already at the ideal dress size and optimal weight? Even though exercise helps a great deal with weight loss, it also [...]

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