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American College of Cardiology says 50% of adults have high blood pressure
How does that sit with you? Avoid the impulse to think that having an opinion on the subject would require a medical degree or a certain level of medical training. Just take a second and ask yourself how this statement makes you feel. This statement may make you feel like this is some kind of BS. Too harsh? Maybe, but […]
Think you are protected by the FDA? Think again.
The FDA is unable to police the generic drug market that makes up 80% of our nations prescriptions. Is your family safe from the massive fraud. Are you taking a generic drug? If you aren’t convinced about the risk of taking pharmaceuticals of any kind for any reason. Here is another layer to the argument that drugs are dangerous and […]
Health insurance deductible? 3 things you need to know about the cost and value of diagnostic testing.
Should diagnostics save your life or improve your life? How much should it cost? I know, this question uses semantics. 6 of one half dozen of the other type thing. Your life being saved is an improvement, obviously. But my readers are more nuanced than that. My readers understand that quality of life matters and living close to your “100%” […]
MYTHBUSTING: Ketogenic diet is a fad that will result in health issues and early death
It seems like all news surrounding various “diets” are either all or none stories. Various named diets are put forth as the “only way or best way to achieve your goals” or sure to cause “disease, death and failure.” As with most issues the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Of particular concern are recent articles by traditionally trusted sources […]
Metabolic Derangement. Part 1: First sign of heart disease can be death.
Do you have a medical history or family history of heart disease? The first installment of what will be a several part series on metabolic derangement. What is metabolic derangement? As a chiropractor with advanced training in neurology and functional medicine, I help my patients remove all forms of interference with optimal nervous system function, I have particular interest in […]
Do you have the “NAC” for detoxification and a supercharged immune system?
N-Acetyl Cysteine holds the power for natural detoxification and immunity. Facts: 90% of our health care expenses are due to the consequences of chronic health issues. As opposed to 100 years ago it was acute health issues like communicable disease (pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc.). If you are not taken out early by some kind of accident, you are likely at some […]