Asthma is a chronic lung disease that has impacted more people than ever before in the last twenty years. Some doctors point to increasing air pollutants, shifts in contemporary diet, and lack of proper ventilation at home. Asthma symptoms vary from person to person, and may be mild, severe, or somewhere in between. Shortness of…
What is TMD? Santa Clara Expert explains.
What is TMD? TMD or Temporomandibular Disorder is a condition where the sliding hinge joint between the temporal bone and Mandible is damaged leading to pain around the jaw and ear, difficulty chewing, and locking of the jaw. The Temporal Mandibular Joint controls the lower jaw’s movement and is responsible for our chewing motions. This…
is it okay to crack your back? Is it bad for you? Santa Clara experts explain how to crack your back.
Almost everyone has experienced it at some time or another. Be it after a tenuous car ride or after several hours sitting at a desk, the satisfying feeling of twisting your back and hearing the little pop sound is almost euphoric. Not only is the sound satisfying, but generally cracking your back relieves stiffness and…
Vitamin E explained.
Vitamin E is everywhere. It can help your skin, your hair and even your mind. Here is a breakdown of exactly how vitamin E plays a critical role in your body function. What are the different types? Vitamin E has two subgroups and 8 different forms in total, all derived from plant sources. Tocopherols.…
Asthma and Chiropractic
Research is emerging between the implementation of Chiropractic care into asthma treatment. Though no studies have shown that Chiropractic care completely resolves the symptoms of asthma, studies have shown that improves patients symptoms and provides patients with an improved quality of life. Patients night-time symptoms were particularly improved after chiropractic treatment. Asthma can have…