PEMF Therapy for Migraines
Did you know that more than 38 million people suffer from migraines in the U.S. today? That is a staggering statistic. Two to three million of those people are chronic migraine sufferers, meaning that they have more than fifteen headaches a month over a three month period. With so many occurrences of migraines and increased…
Read MoreBlood Pressure and Effects on the Brain
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has reached epidemic levels in the United States. Recent statistics estimate that a whopping 75 million adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Once designated by a reading of 140 over 90, new guidelines released in November 2017 lowered the hypertension guidelines to 130 over 80, causing…
Read MoreCombatting Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do the colder temperatures and shorter days leave you feeling less than 100%? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the changing of the seasons and affects an estimated five percent of the U.S. population each year. Sometimes referred to as the “winter blues”, this type of depression…
Read MoreCommon balance disorders and treatment through Chiropractic Neurology
Balance disorders are among the most common reasons that older patients seek medical treatment. However, balance disorders are not just a problem in old age, statistics show that more than one in 20 children and adolescents also suffers from balance disorders. In patients of all ages, balance disorders can be due to an underlying condition…
Read MoreDoes Misophonia Affect the Ability to Learn?
Chances are, you know someone who finds a variety of sounds including chewing, slurping or eating, the clicking of a pen and many more, extremely annoying. Scientifically known as misophonia, there is no known cause for the condition, however, as more and more research is being done, it has become clear that for those who…
Read MoreA Functional Approach to Movement Disorders
Nearly everyone has experienced a twitch in their eyelid or muscle spasm in an extremity at some time or another. Most of these movements are completely normal and are often due to overuse of muscles, fatigue or dehydration. But for some, involuntary muscle spasms or other movements indicate a deeper problem. In fact, medically classified…
Read MoreDe-Mystifying Migraine
De-Mystifying Migraine: -Dr. Jonathan Arkin Migraine is a disorder that’s millions of Americans are diagnosed with. In fact, roughly 39 million men, women, and children are afflicted in the US and potentially up to a billion people worldwide. It is the third most common illness in the world and is so much more than…
Read MoreSciatic Pain? Here’s 5 Natural Remedies
Unlike prescription drugs or surgeries, chiropractors have been highly successful with providing gentle and natural relief from sciatic pain, with no harmful side effects. Your chiropractor will devise a plan to help you recover from sciatic pain over time. But what about in the meantime? Look no further than these easy ways to find relief…
Read MoreGot Acid Reflux?
Got Acid Reflux? -Dr. Jonathan Arkin Acid reflux is a disorder that affects millions of Americans every year, and unfortunately the common treatments for it are horribly ineffective. Acid reflux, commonly called GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, is when we have a backsplash of acidic material from the stomach into the Esophagus. Not only…
Read MoreAdult Scoliosis: Understanding the Facts
What is Adult Scoliosis? Adult scoliosis usually affects adults who have been diagnosed with scoliosis as an adolescent. These adolescent patients are commonly diagnosed with Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis (IAP). Though many adults with scoliosis have been affected by scoliosis since their childhood, there are some cases where adults can develop scoliosis later in life. …
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