Barrier Sunscreens

It has been so beautiful these last couple of weeks, with lots of clear skies and sun throughout the day. It is very easy to get Vitamin D, with a fair-skinned person needing only 5 minutes of arms, face and hands exposure to reach 1000 IU of Vitamin D. A dark-skinned person needs 20 minutes to…

Chiropractic Treatment for Seniors

A study compared chiropractic patients and non-chiropractic patients who were 75 years or older. What they found was: 87% of chiropractic patients described their heath as good to excellent. Only 67% of non-chiropractic patients said the same. The chiropractic patients exercised more regularly and had fuller social lives. They were also less likely to use…

Acupuncture for Headache Relief

If you or someone you know suffers from chronic headaches, acupuncture may serve as an effective treatment to help reduce their frequency and severity. In a randomized controlled trial, patients suffering from headaches were given 15 acupuncture sessions over 3 months, or placed into a control group. Patients who received acupuncture treatment reported reduced number of…

Low Back Pain

Up to 85% of people can expect to have at least one episode of low back pain in their lives. This can be caused by many factors and most often is related to a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting for long periods of time leads to deconditioning, which negatively affects your joints and muscles. It also causes…