Lifestyle Choices Make All The Difference
Dear Patient and Friend, There’s a reason why America spends more money on health care than any other country, yet the overall health in the US lags behind dozens of other developed countries. At present, America ranks 37th in overall health, a surprisingly low position, especially in spite of the massive expenditures pointed toward treating […]
25 Little Acts of Kindness … One Thoughtful Gesture
Take a minute to direct someone who is lost, even though you are rushing. Write a letter to a child who could use some extra attention. Kids love getting mail. Offer to pick up groceries for an elderly neighbor. Give a homeless person your doggie bag. Say “I love you” to someone you love. Put a […]
September Is… “National Backpack Safety Awareness Month”
It’s back to school time and kids are getting ready to fill up their backpacks. Today, more and more schoolwork is given to kids and as a result, their backpacks get heavier and heavier. The heavier the backpack is, the more unnecessary stress is placed on the child’s spine. This can cause the misalignment of […]
Life Exercises
Every so often push your luck. Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed. Never give up on anybody; miracles happen every day. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know. Learn to listen. Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures. Don’t expect others to listen to your advice and ignore your […]
When Chiropractors Act As Primary Care Providers, Costs Drop
A study in the May 2007 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reports health plans that use Chiropractors as Primary Care Providers (PCPs) reduce their health care utilization costs significantly. The study covers the seven-year period from 1999 to 2005. Researchers compared costs and utilization data from an Independent Physicians Association (IPA) […]
The Importance Of Following Instructions
When we can’t figure out just how to use our new computer, digital camera, cell phone or any other machine for that matter, it is usually because we haven’t read the instructions. An automobile, a computer, a fax machine- these are all complex mechanical devices requiring instructions. We can learn how to use them effectively […]