What do you think is the most DEFICIENT nutrient in your body?
If you guessed water you are CORRECT!!! 75% of people are dehydrated. Stop, now re-read that. WOW, that means that 3 out of 4 people are dehydrated RIGHT NOW. Are you a part of that percentage? Add Comment By: Dr. Andrea Forget-Schnowske Let's talk about the infamous sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D! Vitamin D is an important and powerful nutrient in our bodies. It's cool because not only can we get it from the foods we eat but our body can make it with adequate exposure to sunlight. WOW, right?
Written By: Dr. Andrea SchnowskeHow many times have you woken up in the morning with "a crick in your neck" or pain so bad that you just want to roll back over and go to sleep? You are not alone, it's estimated that 70% of people will have neck pain at some point in their lives. Neck pain is not only a literal pain in our necks but it can also effect productivity and our quality of life too. Many of those people will ignore their neck pain but some will get treatment from a doctor or other health care practitioner. But how do you know what treatment is right for you?
Written By: Dr. Andrea SchnowskeDid you know that your body is amazing? There are millions of processes going on in your body right this second that you don't even have to think about and yet they are being performed each and every second of every day.
Written by: David HaasA common tool of preventive medicine has been realized to be an important
complimentary therapy for cancer. Exercise has been studied extensively for its power to combat the risk of developing many forms of cancer, and it is now gaining even more attention for the benefits conferred on cancer patients and survivors. As might be expected, from what is known about exercise and prevention, physical activity reduces the risk of cancer recurrence after successful treatment. It also works to improve the survival rate of those undergoing treatment.  Joining the organization in 2011, David Haas is a cancer support group and awareness program advocate at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. In addition to researching the many valuable programs available to our site’s visitors, David often blogs about programs and campaigns underway at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance, as well as creative fitness ideas for those dealing with cancer, while creating relationships with similar organizations. Please contact David Haas at davdhaas@gmail.com for further questions. Written By: Wes PerkinsThe purpose of this story is to help inform other veterans, and civilians alike, of the symptoms, diagnosis and ultimately the treatment of sleep apnea, as well as how it relates to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As we all are aware PTSD is caused by any form of trauma, not just exposure to combat.
Written by: Dr. Andrea Forget-SchnowskeAfter reading a blog post from Lisa White about clenching her teeth while lifting weights, I decided to do a quick blog post about jaw pain. Many of us clench our teeth or jaws when stressed or while working out. This causes the muscles in the jaw to clench and load the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) which can lead to dysfunction and even headaches if done chronically. We have many muscles that work together to help us open and close our jaw as well as move it side to side and even thrust it forward as well. These muscles also help us to chew our food and talk as well. Below find a cutaway picture of the jaw and the main muscles that "run the show". The jaw itself is made up of two main bones the maxilla (the upper jaw) and the mandible (the L shaped lower jaw) that come together in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The TMJ is cushioned by a small disc that's similar to the discs in your spine except that it is shaped like a backslash on your keyboard and its anchored by ligaments. This disc should allow the top of the mandible to glide gently over it without grinding or clicking, but many people that have degeneration or have injured this joint have grinding, clicking, or popping sounds emitted upon opening of the jaw.  By: Dr. Andrea Forget-SchnowskeSo I'm sure you've been told at one point and time to "sit up straight" or "stop slouching". So whats the big deal? Well your health! Proper posture is fundamental to normal body function and can ease some of the stress and strain associated with prolonged sitting or standing. When you practice good posture, you've minimized the strain on your muscles and ligaments, reduced stress on your spinal cord, maximized rib movement for easier and fuller breathing, and are preventing fatigue and overuse. Wow!
"Proper" posture is NOT forced and doesn't involve you sticking your chest out. This is a big misconception and I want to clear it up. Please welcome Dr. Andrea Forget-Schnowske Dr. Andrea grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and always dreamed of becoming a doctor. After being involved in a car accident at the age of 4, her mother took her to a chiropractor where she experienced great relief from her condition and made a full recovery within a few months. During high school she was an avid athlete who was involved in basketball, softball, figure skating, and synchronized figure skating as well. She trained year round and eventually succumbed to a debilitating knee injury.  Due to this injury, she quit figure skating and struggled to keep up training for fast pitch softball pitching. She sought care from another chiropractor and received amazing results that allowed her to not only return to pitching but also to begin coaching younger girls in the proper techniques of fast pitch softball pitching. After working in a multidisciplinary medical office for almost two years, Dr. Andrea decided to pursue chiropractic due to the amazing and sometimes even miraculous results of his patients and her ideals of how a great doctor should teach, treat, and help patients heal.
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