As your Santa Clara chiropractor, over the years I have blogged often about the adverse effects of obesity on the musculoskeletal system. Because excess weight can cause misalignment of the spine, tilting of the pelvis, unhealthy gait patterns, and wear and tear on the joints, it has been my experience that preventative and relief measures, [...]
Let’s face it, there’s just nothing good to say about belly fat. In fact, when you look at all the studies that have come out recently about the adverse effects of excess weight around the midsection, even Santa Clause doesn’t look all that jolly anymore. In my Santa Clara chiropractic clinic, I’ve explained to my [...]
A common question I hear, as a Santa Clara Chiropractor, asked by those considering chiropractic care is: “If I start going to a chiropractor, will I have to always go?” I often wonder why this particular question doesn’t come up for someone who goes to a general medical practitioner. Think about it: How strange would [...]
Dr. David Hoewisch, your Santa Clara Chiropractor, offers a number of chiropractic treatment plansĀ that can be adaptable when caring for your musculoskeletal system, from working with distinct injuries to dealing with general health concerns. After thoroughly examining you, Dr. Hoewisch will inform you as to which solution would probably be the most helpful for [...]
Did you know that chiropractic therapy has been growing in popularity for years, and that it’s continuing to increase each year as the favored healthcare choice for many people? Dr. Hoewisch, your Santa Clara chiropractor, wants you to know that individuals seeking treatment for pain are selecting chiropractic care because of the many health benefits [...]
Okay, I know that all of us are secretly looking for a “silver bullet” that will guard against everything from cardiovascular disease and cancer to bone fractures and sagging skin. But, the truth is that there will likely never be just one thing to “fix” any one problem, much less one thing to fix all [...]
Amidst a great deal of emotion and rhetoric coming out of Connecticut this week regarding the stroke issue The Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation has just released a very clear position statement on the issue of chiropractic and strokes. Atlanta, GA, January 07, 2010 –(PR.com)– According to the Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation there is no human [...]
by Integrative nutrition Getting enough sleep is an important component for a healthy life. Many people work too many hours, enjoy a “demanding” social life, and have lots of commitments with their families. Worries, to do lists, arguments, and forgotten tasks creep into their minds when it is time to wind down at the end [...]
Athletes’ superstitions and rituals can help them get psyched up for contests, but when these rituals involve non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which many athletes gobble down before and during events, they could be causing more harm than good. “These agents are treatments for the symptoms of an injury, not the injury itself,” says Stuart Warden, [...]
from Alternative Medicine and Natural Health Information by Meli Keeping a first aid kit around the home and carrying one around during outdoor excursions such as camping and hiking is a smart idea. While many over-the-counter conventional remedies are standard in a first aid kit, you should not discount adding a few natural herbal products [...]