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 ... Read More about Glutamate and chronic pain, what’s the link?
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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 ... Read More about 5 Ways Magnesium benefits Chiropractic Patients
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. ... Read More about What’s up with Strontium?
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 ... Read More about What is Focused Acoustic Pressure Therapy (aka Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy)?
PCOS: Suffering in Silence
PCOS: Suffering in Silence Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormone imbalances today, affecting nearly 20 percent of women of childbearing age. This disorder is often overlooked or brushed aside, but the truth is, people with PCOS are often suffering in silence. ... Read More about PCOS: Suffering in Silence
Beauty is Beyond Skin Deep
Beauty is Beyond Skin Deep As we age, our skin loses elasticity of our supportive collagen under the skin’s surface. Environmental factors accelerate this process. Some examples include sun damage, inflammation and smoking. In order to fight this aging process, we should aim to keep our ... Read More about Beauty is Beyond Skin Deep