RETIREMENT AND THE FINE ART OF THE BUCKET LIST After 37 years or so of helping people ‘take back their lives’, it seems the wheel of life has turned and its now my turn to begin exploring the fine art of “The Bucket List”. In many ways it seems like ‘just yesterday’ that I made […]
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Join us for a Pasta Extravaganza at the Old Spaghetti Factory “THE PASTA IS ON US” 6:30 pm October 25, 2016 You heard us right! Bring along a friend or loved one who desperately needs to hear about nonsurgical spinal decompression and we’ll treat you both to dinner! If you or someone you know has
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A former champion of opioid use for pain management has changed his tune, and he is sending out a strong warning against misusing the treatment that he once championed. Dr. Russell Portenoy’s public change of heart underscores the urgency of addressing this important health crisis: addiction to opioid derived pain medicines. Shaky data, but a
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Attn: Cheryl Peters Rules Coordinator Oregon Health Authority Cheryl.peters@state.or.us Re: Public comment for rules about upcoming CCOs (comments period ending July 22) To whom it may concern: As a chiropractic patient, I am concerned about my future ability to have proper access to chiropractic care as healthcare reform in Oregon moves forward. Please ensure
As with any surgery, there are some possible complications that can occur when you have total disc replacement surgery with the lumbar Prodisc implant. Complications can occur singly or in combination and may include: Allergic reaction to the implant materials Bladder problems Bleeding, which may require a blood transfusion Blood clot (emboli) in the blood
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The origins of naturopathy can be traced to ancient Greece, where the “Father of Modern Medicine”, Hippocrates, defined the human organism as a conglomeration of the body, mind and spirit intricately linked to the elements of the natural world. The human organism naturally possesses the ability to regenerate and self-heal, when provided with the correct
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Reprogramming Movement Efficiency: The Dowel-Assisted Hip Hinge for LBP Watch a toddler pick up a ball and then ask an adult to do the same task. What’s the most obvious difference you notice? The toddler hinges at the hips, sitting back and down into a deep squat to grasp the ball, pulling it close to
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1. Organic food delivers more nutrition. Studies have repeatedly found increased levels of some nutrients in various organic foods. “That means more nutritional quality per calorie and food serving,” explains Dr. Charles Benbrook, chief scientist at the Organic Center for Education and Promotion in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Findings from the University of California at Davis (UCD)
For a century, doctors have waged war against bacteria, using antibiotics as their weapons. But that relationship is changing as scientists become more familiar with the 100 trillion microbes that call us home — collectively known as the microbiome. This new approach to health is known as medical ecology. Rather than conducting indiscriminate slaughter, Dr.
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As usual, your mom was right. Most of us can recall our mother’s voice each morning, sternly reminding us to eat breakfast. After all, she would say, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Well, she might not have known just how right she was. Not only do we need energy to start
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