Did you know that widespread chronic pain is associated with higher levels of glutamate from the diet?? Glutamate are excitatory neurotransmitters and found in receptors all along the pain pathway, including the peripheral nervous system (PNS), the spinal column, and pain processing areas of the brain. Glutamate plays a critical role in normal pain transmission and abnormal pain sensitization. Central…
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Glutamate and chronic pain, what’s the link?
Different Forms of Magnesium
Did you know there are several different types of magnesium that are beneficial for different things? Magnesium is one of the most essential nutrients. It’s a catalyst for brain biochemistry and impacts our neuronal membrane. It helps give us energy! And it helps other vitamins and minerals like calcium and vitamin d work better. It’s a catalyst and precursor for…
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5 Ways Magnesium benefits Chiropractic Patients
Do you need to see a chiropractor? If you do, it’s probably because you are dealing with a longstanding injury, or ache and pain that won’t go away. My name is Dr. Robert Fredrickson and I am chiropractor who is going to give you 5 reasons why you should be taking magnesium in addition to going to your chiropractor! Before…
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What’s up with Strontium?
Most have heard of calcium for it’s bone supporting properties, but have you heard of it’s periodic table cousin-Strontium? Strontium can be found in our soil and seawater, and it’s actually a supplemental treatment for Osteoporosis in the United States, as well as pharmaceutical in Asia and Europe. Although many people have not heard of Strontium before, it’s a very…
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What is Focused Acoustic Pressure Therapy (aka Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy)?
Focused Acoustic Pressure Therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a new technology using acoustic pressure waves to treat chronic, painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system. It consists of a series of high-energy percussions to the affected area. The acoustic pressure wave (aka shockwave) is a physical sound wave “shock”, not an electric one. It can be described…
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