Results for Chronic Conditions

India suffers from a high prevalence of diabetes and raised blood pressure. In this video, PASCAL GELDSETZER presents a detailed analysis of the prevalence of both conditions in India and asks how they might be better treated and controlled. Using population-based data collected by the Indian government, Geldsetzer shows that there is huge variation in the prevalence of these conditions between different Indian states and that…

Encouraging healthy habits can’t stop when kids leave the classroom. Poor diets and a lack of exercise take a toll on a child’s health. Obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.1 In Kansas, nearly one-third of kids between the ages of 10 and 17 are overweight or obese.2 Chronic conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol are affecting kids earlier in their lives.3
Continued wellness at home is crucial to reversing…

Just because you have high blood pressure, there is no reason to despair! High blood pressure is one of those chronic conditions that responds very well to lifestyle changes. And, believe it or not, these changes are things you can accomplish. Discuss your specific goals first with your health care team. Losing weight, exercising moderately and changing your diet can all make a big difference. Check out just how much of a difference on the chart below. And, if you smoke, make a…

Perhaps you’re troubled by lingering sadness or hopelessness, or you’re noticing changes in sleeping or eating habits, a lack of energy, trouble concentrating or a loss of interest in activities you used to find pleasurable. These symptoms may indicate depression or a related illness. But how do you know for sure
Talking with a doctor about what’s bothering you is the most direct route to determining…

Lowering Stress for Optimum Health Part 1: What is the Vagus nerve, why should I care, and what it controls? Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Have you ever heard about the vagus nerve? You probably haven’t. Well, it’s no surprise to know because scientists have researched many functions of this nerve, and they are still yet to know all. Well, in this article, we shall keep it simple and tell you about this special cranial nerve. Continue reading! The body has…

Do you suffer from pain and inflammation? Did you know that Inflammation is behind chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease? A change in your diet may help!

Coming up on September 22nd to the 28th is National Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Falls can happen to anyone at any age. However as we age, we do not bounce back so easily from a fall. So, we are offering this blog to give you some ideas to help you prevent falls for yourself or loved ones
How big a problem is falling anyway?
In the United States, one in three seniors fall each year. Philips the company who makes and sells Lifeline…

Learn about the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis such as rheumatoid nodules. Visit EverydayHealth.com, the leading online source of health information, for more on symptoms and treatment of arthritis and other chronic conditions.

Everyone remembers the day they passed their road test and received their driver’s license. Getting a license opens up a world of options for drivers and provides them with a sense of independence that they didn’t have before
If you received your license a long time ago, and are now a senior citizen driver, you may begin to notice certain limitations that could potentially impact your ability to operate a vehicle. While for some, driving at an advanced age may no longer be…

Acupuncture is a 3,000-year-old healing technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 1997, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) documented and publicized acupuncture’s safety and efficacy for treating a wide range of conditions. Acupuncture is now covered by many insurance policies and is used most broadly to relieve pain
How does acupuncture work
Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating…

By Sherry McAllister, DC On which health conditions do you think our country spends the most? Diabetes, heart disease and hypertension? While these chronic conditions are costly, from 1996 through 2016, it has been musculoskeletal disorders that are the most and second-most expensive, according to a study published in March in the Journal of the […]

Acupuncture therapy and beyond can be used to treat numerous acute and chronic conditions. Continue reading for a look at some of the conditions that can be treated through acupuncture.

A very common term that people see in a broad spectrum of product marketing is the term “hypoallergenic.” While the term notably came into existence in the 1950s, and has grown in popularity ever since, very few of us stop to learn the exact meaning of the word until we are diagnosed with allergies. So, what does hypoallergenic mean
Hypoallergenic: What It Means -
A Working Definition
While the term hypoallergenic has no official medical definition, it’s widely accepted to mean causing fewer…

As baby boomers get older, their risk of developing chronic conditions such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes increases. Read their top health concerns.

While every wellness visit is different, there are some things you can expect your physician will check every year
Every wellness visit is a little different. You have different health needs than other patients and those needs change as you age and your lifestyle habits change. You might see your primary care physician several times each year, or only this one time, so your communication pattern with your doctor will be different than it is with the rest of your doctor’s patients.
There…

When you visit the chiropractor for the first time, there are several pieces of important information that need to be shared. Consider discussing the following topics during the appointment. Your chiropractor will appreciate this information
Medical History
Chiropractors need to know your medical history. This includes information about allergies, medications, chronic conditions and diseases. In addition, women need to share if they are pregnant or not…

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Gluten is water soluble protein that is found in certain grains such as barley, rye and wheat. Celiac disease, gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity are common problems involving the protein in wheat which can cause many issues such as as bloating, indigestion, vomiting, heartburn, constipation, fatigue, dizziness, migraines, anxiety, mood swings and joint pain
Gluten has been linked by numerous studies…

Nutrition plays a major role in how much you weight, if you achieve weight loss, if you have chronic conditions and even how long you live. See if your nutrition is healthy!

by Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS
Modalities are generally devised to help promote healing and/or decrease pain. Two advanced devices that focus on treating soft tissue injuries include Class IV laser and shockwave technology. While both can be effective, how they work and what conditions they are best suited for can be confusing
Mechanism of Action
While laser imparts photonic energy into tissue to create photochemical…

When you decide to start a weight loss program, one of the first “rules” you often hear is to cut down on fats. While it is true that foods high in fat can contribute to weight gain, there is much more to the story about fats that has not been widely acknowledged, which includes the fact that fats can also help with weight loss. You heard that right. Fats can help with weight loss
Before telling that part of the story, let’s take…