Your C3 and C4 Vertebrae
If you feel the very back of your skull (your occiput) and count down your neck to the 3rd and 4th vertebrae, that is where your C3 and C4 are located. C3 and C4 help control the diaphragm (the sheet of muscle that stretches to the bottom of the rib cage and plays an important […]
Your T11 & T12 Vertebrae
In continuing the “Your Spine” series, we move now to the lowest 2 vertebrae in your Thoracic spine. They are called T11 and T12. Your lowest 2 ribs are attached to these vertebrae. The areas of the body and functions of the body controlled by the nerves exiting these vertebrae control: Kidneys, Ureters, Small Intestines, […]
Your Sacrum & Your Coccyx
I got such a great response from my article of the week on “Your Upper Neck” that I decided every 3 weeks I will pick a specific part of your spine and tell you all about it. Most of you have probably figured out that each week I rotate between the themes of Real Faith […]
Your Upper Neck
We, as Chiropractors, call your top 2 vertebra your “upper cervical” area. The first vertebra below your skull is called your “Atlas” and the second is called your “Axis.” These 2 vertebrae comprise what is the richest neurological area in your entire body. It’s estimated that over 50% of the feedback given to your brain […]
Do you know what’s in a Vaccine?
Have you been to Walgreen’s or CVS lately? If so, have you noticed all the little signs in the parking lot telling you to get your whooping cough, flu, shingles, and meningitis shots? There are some extensively important questions we all need to ask ourselves before we choose to take any medication whatsoever, especially vaccines. […]
Stimulate Your Brain to Prevent Dementia
This is a fantastic article by renowned Neurosurgeon & Author, Dr. Russell Blaylock. In my think well workshops we learn about Neuroplasticity and how it can literally change your thinking, attitude, overall health & even your abilities. Read what Dr. Blaylock says about preventing dementia & I recommend that you exercise your brain on LUMOSITY.COM, […]
Chiropractic, Immunity & Cancer
In 1975, Ronald Pero, Ph.D., chief of cancer prevention research at NYU, began researching the most scientifically valid ways to estimate individual risk of various chronic diseases. Pero’s team measured 107 individuals who had received long-term Chiropractic care (over 5 years). The chiropractic patients were shown to have a 200% greater immune competence than people […]
One Down, the Rest of Your Life to Go…
How many healthy meals does it take to lose 20 lbs? Or how many miles on the treadmill does it take to shed 5 inches? It obviously takes more than just one, and you’ve got to stick with it to maintain the results. Well, the same goes for your Chiropractic care. It takes more than […]
Posture, Spinal Cord & Blood Flow
Not long ago, I ran across a study conducted in 1998 in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. The study was done on restoration of spinal alignment and posture, and the affect of misalignment (Subluxation). “Studies indicate that as little as 5-30 mmHg of increased internal pressure is enough to impair blood supply […]
Stomach and Digestive Problems
One of the biggest problems in digestion is when the “Rest & Digest” or Parasympathetic phase of our nervous system is not functioning properly. You’ve probably heard me talk about the Stress Response in the body and how we are much too often in the “Fight or Flight” or Sympathetic phase of our nervous system. […]