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Nov 13 2019

What Chiropractic is all about

Chiropractic can be defined as a health profession that is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and also the prevention of mechanical disorders that occur in the musculoskeletal system. It also deals with effects of these kinds of disorders on the functioning of the general health and the nervous system. Practitioners of chiropractic in Greenville, South Carolina usually use their hands to treat disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones. These kinds of treatments which involve the use of hands are known as manual therapies. These practitioners use some techniques giving great importance to the manipulation of the spine. They also tend to offer advice on exercise, lifestyle, rehabilitation programs and diets that you may need to undertake. An alternative treatment known as acupuncture may also be offered by some of this chiropractors.

Chiropractic treatments

Many of this practitioners only treat conditions that are related to the spine. This conditions may include neck pain or lower back pain. However, some of these chiropractors claim to treat a wide range of conditions other than dealing with the spinal cord. Some of this conditions include irritable bowel syndrome, infant colic, and asthma among many others.

Does chiropractic work?

This is a healthcare profession and cannot be said to be a single treatment. Different evidence usually refers to chiropractic as one or more treatments that are offered by these practitioners in Greenville, South Carolina. There is evidence that the manual therapy which is usually used by chiropractors for the manipulation of the spinal cord can be a very effective kind of treatment for lower back pain. Other treatments for lower back pain may include physiotherapy, use of painkillers and exercise. However, there is no evidence that chiropractic is effective for other kinds of conditions and this reasons, you should consult with your health provider first before you decide to undergo any treatment.

The history of chiropractic

This health profession was founded by a Canadian doctor called Daniel David Palmer in the US in 1895 who had no kind of conventional medical training. The doctor argued that most of the human diseases were caused by the misalignments of the spine which usually apply pressure on the surrounding nerves. Subluxations were the name he gave these kinds of misalignments, a term that has a different meaning in the use of conventional medicine. He believed that this misalignment blocked the flow of natural energy or life force throughout the body. For this reason, he believed that chiropractic spinal manipulation was the right treatment for all health conditions.

Its acceptance

Since it was founded in the early days, chiropractic has fought its acceptance as a health profession that is legitimate. Elements within this profession have more recently been placed on a more scientific footing through the numerous research that has taken place so as to establish evidence of this kind of treatment. Being an ideal form of treatment, you want to seek the best chiropractors in Greenville, South Carolina.

Stethoscope Image By- James A Gohar

Nov 13 2019

Relationships and Bad Habits

You know, having a fully supportive relationship is the dream of many people. Finding that one person who just “gets” you no matter what! And yet, statistics don’t lie. For every one couple who is in a healthy, happy, and long-lasting relationship, two to three others are not. How, exactly, do you prevent that from happening to you?
There is no magic wand that can be waved and save any relationship. No checklist that will prevent problems in the future. But there are a couple of habits that can prevent you from living that ‘happy ever after’ life that you may have dreamed about. Check them out and see if you might be guilty of one or more of them:
No conflict, no arguments, no confrontation. On the surface, this sounds idyllic! I love the idea of never disagreeing with someone. No fights. No disagreements. No bad days. But guess what . . . That’s the type of thing you might find on the fiction rack at Walgreens. You aren’t going to find it in a real relationship. There is no way in the world you are going to put two healthy human beings into a single relationship and not have some kind of conflict.
My first conflict with my husband was over how to cook scrambled eggs. Apparently he had enough time to sit over the stove and “worry” those darn eggs to death. By the time they were plated, they were the size of couscous and cold. My experience with scrambled eggs came from the fact that I lived in a very large family, and if the 15 eggs in the pan got turned more than two or three times meant they weren’t going to get burned. I was used to huge chunks of very hot eggs on my plate. See where I’m going here? Neither way was right or wrong. It’s what we got used to. I finally realized that to keep the peace, I could finesse my husband’s eggs the way he wanted, and keep mine whole and we both enjoyed our Sunday mornings quite nicely.
But other things simply must be discussed and talked out. Yes, this is confrontation, but it does not have to be hostile.
The second biggest problem is something I worked very hard with during our early years. My father helped me with it because my husband and I lived quite a distance from my family. He said, “If you and your husband are fighting, please don’t involve us. Because we will want to protect you. You may make up five miles down the road, but because we don’t know, we’re still mad at your husband, and for you, everything is fine.”
My father gave me many pieces of phenomenal advice, and that was one of the best. I did have to train my husband, however, to stop calling his sister or his mother any time we had a conflict. It didn’t solve the conflict and only served to drive a wedge between me and his family. After a couple of years of being away from family, we learned to turn to each other when trouble hit. But it didn’t happen without concerted effort on the part of both of us.
And the last thing I learned was to make sure that life didn’t get so serious we forgot why we got together in the first place. Most people are attracted to their life-long mates because there was an element of fun and zest when the two of you got together. After starting a life together, it’s altogether too easy to forget to make time for fun and romance. Life can be hard work, but it doesn’t have to be hard all the time.
Just the other day, my husband of many, many years was upset about a review at work. We were going to go to the hardware store for a chore the next day. But sizing up the situation, I suggest a drive to a town an hour and a half away from us. There the weather was cooler, rainy (which we both love) and had a brew pub we both enjoyed. What started as a ho-hum day turned into an adventure where we both remembered once again why we were together.

Survey Check List by Circe Denyer

Nov 13 2019

Neck Disc Injuries – Cervical Disc Prolapse and Chiropractic Treatment

Neck disc injuries are contracted by individuals mostly because of the different body postures, during work. The long hours spent in front of the computer start to take their toll, and individuals experience tingling pain and sometimes a numb feeling in their arms and fingers, which are signs of a neck disc injury. Chiropractic is very effective in the treatment of individuals suffering from different neck disc injuries, like cervical disc prolapse.

What Is Cervical Disc Prolapse?

Cervical Disc Prolapse is a medical term for a slipped disc in the neck of a patient. A slipped disc condition is more common in the back than in the neck, and individuals in the 30 to 50 age bracket are more prone to this medical condition.

The 7 vertebra, the bones which constitute the spinal cord, have discs in between each bone. The 7 vertebra are termed from C1 to C7, and a slipped disc in the neck is more common between the C5 to C6 and the C6 to C7 vertebra.

In cervical disc prolapse, the discs have a tough outer covering which tends to degenerate because of the constant exertion and movement experienced by an individual, especially when engaged in different work related activities like operating a machine or a computer for a long number of hours. In extreme cases, where there is acute degeneration of the outer fibrous layer of the disc, the soft nerves become exposed, and bulge out of the disc. This results in extreme pain for the individual as the disc exerts pressure on the nerves, causing inflammation.

In some cases, the disc might slip towards the back and the side, which causes extensive pain in the shoulder and arm of the individual. A slipped disc in the neck, or cervical disc prolapse, might also exhibit symptoms like a numb feeling or pins and needles in the whole arm, and pain in case of any neck or shoulder movement.

Chiropractic Treatment for Disc Injuries

Chiropractic is a non-invasive form of treatment, which focuses on the treatment and prevention of different musculoskeletal disorders, muscle strains and disc injuries. Chiropractors provide different treatment methods which include massages, joint adjustment procedures for pain and strains in the back and neck areas of the body. Spinal manipulation is a forte of chiropractic, in which it focuses on relieving the pain of the patient and improving muscular disorders, to facilitate movement. It is gaining popularity as a highly effective treatment method for neck and spinal pains and strains.

Image used under Creative Commons Licensing: 32323 – FEMA photographer Mark Wolfe working at a computer in Findlay, OH JFO.jpg

Nov 13 2019

Healing Clay

Many cultures have used clay as a way to nourish the body as well as rid the body of toxins. Even the animal kingdom uses clay as a way to remove poison from their system or when they are sick.

Bentonite clay has gained popularity for internal and external detoxification uses. Sometimes referred to as Montmorillonite, Bentonie is a powerful healing clay. It can be used externally as a mud pack or in a bath. Soaking in a Bentonite clay bath frequently exhausts the bather as it detoxifies the body. Bentonite clay is made of aged volcanic ash and most of it comes from Fort Benton, Wyoming.

What makes it so unusual? Bentonite clay is able to produce an “electrical charge” when hydrated, so when it comes into contact with fluid, the electrical components change. This give the clay the ability to absorb toxins; it’s negative charge bonds to the positive charge in many toxins. When Bentonite clay comes into contact with a toxin, it absorbs the toxin and then releases minerals into the body for its use.

Often a part of an overall detoxing program, Bentonite has an alkalizing effect on the body. This can help to balance the bacteria in your gut.

A study at Arizona State University found Bentonite clay to be helpful in the battle against MRSA, salmonella, E. Coli, and other bacteria.

Bentonite Clay works for many different illnesses and conditions including skin problems, bites, burns, stings. Most people first experience Bentonite clay as a face masak or in a detox bath. Some people use it to remineralize their teeth or to alkalize their mouths. It is effective as a baby powder for diaper rash, and has been used for pets who are sick and vomiting.

Readily available in health food stores, Bentonite clay might be a good choice for your next detoxing efforts.

Red Clay Washout 1 by Tammy Sue

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