age-related health issues

Purple Fruits Ward Off Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s

Posted by on December 15, 2010 at 9:24 am

Eating purple fruits, such as blueberries, can help ward off neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s. Drinking green tea can also have the same protective effect. New research finds that the majority of debilitating illnesses are in part caused by poorly-bound iron. The iron causes the production of dangerous toxins, called hydroxyl radicals, [...]

Chiropractor in Santa Clara: Exercise Improves With Age

Posted by on September 22, 2010 at 1:44 pm

Well, here I go again, touting the benefits of exercise. But, I have to tell you that, as a Santa Clara Chiropractor, over the years I’ve adjusted the spines of people who exercise regularly and people who don’t. The differences in the strength, function, and overall health, not only of their musculoskeletal systems, but in [...]

Santa Clara Chiropractor Discusses Tests for Balance, Grip Strength, and Walking Speed That Are Important for Seniors

Posted by on September 15, 2010 at 4:08 pm

Have you heard the saying, “Getting old takes courage”? If so, have you ever wondered what that means? Of course, if you are already a senior, then you probably already know the answer: The older we get, the more health risks, and even death risks, we incur. As a Santa Clara chiropractor I know from [...]

A Suggestion For “Adults Only” By Your Santa Clara Chiropractor

Posted by on June 2, 2010 at 1:08 pm

Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP If you’ve been reading my blogs, you know that as your Santa Clara chiropractor I believe that exercise, at any age, is one of the main keys to good health and longevity. You’ve heard me say that “motion is life,” and it becomes all the more critical as people age. Movement [...]