Magnesium is an essential macro-mineral, and an integral part of a healthy diet. It is involved as a co-enzyme in over 300 metabolic interactions, ranging from fatty acid synthesis, and protein synthesis. Magnesium is also involved in transmitting nerve impulses. Overall, the body stores 25 grams of magnesium: ~50% is stored in the skeletal system.…
Football and Brain Damage?
Recently there has been increasing concern over the link between football and brain damage, especially after Aaron Hernandez was diagnosed with a sever form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) following his suicide. CTE is a neurodegenerative disease associated with a history of repetitive head impacts. As CTE receives more and more research and media attention, even the…
Text Neck
According to a study lead by Hojun Yeom, “every 2.5 cm the head moves forward, it gains 0.45 kg in weight” this can have serious implication on bodily function as vital lung capacity can be reduced up to 30%. Many reports of cervical and upper thoracic spinal diseases– specifically forward head posture (FHP), have been…
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…