Here are some tips to change your child’s diet: Be an example! They need to see mommy and daddy eating healthy and be taught why. While the ultimate goal is to eliminate all dairy and white sugar from your child’s diet, let’s be realistic and gradually move in that direction. Slowly cut back on amounts […]
Household chores can be a pain in the sacroiliac. Unless you’re careful, routine activities around the home- washing dishes, vacuuming, even talking on the phone- can strain your back, including the sacroiliac area near the tailbone, and result in debilitating discomfort. But you can protect your back by knowing the right way to go about […]
If you’ve ever been involved in an auto accident, then you know the headache that can accompany it – literally! What most people do not understand is that injuries from auto accidents can start showing up days, weeks, even months after the actual accident. We worry about getting our automobile up and going and forget […]
As spring is starting, more people are getting outside playing and gardening. One common complaint that I see is with the low back, and if left untreated can flare up the sciatic nerve that goes down the leg. Short of hiring someone else to do your playing and gardening, I always recommend a lumbar brace. […]
Did you know that maintaining proper blood pressure is very important? It’s known as the “silent killer” because many people aren’t even aware that they have it! High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease. It truly amazes me, how many patients neglect to take […]