Posts By: chirolane

Breakfast linked to ‘healthy heart’

I saw this really good article that I thought I would share with my readers.  I have to say this is advice my mother used to tell us all the time, just modified for a health-conscious audience: Breakfast linked to ‘healthy heart’ Could a bowl of cereal help your heart? Continue reading the main story… Read more »

Why all medical providers hate health insurance companies.

Why all medical providers hate health insurance companies.Do you have a job?  I am sure it has a paycheck attached to it or you probably wouldn’t stay there.  I’m pretty sure that you had to sign some kind of employment contract that spelled out your responsibilities and your salary, the responsibilities of your employer, dates… Read more »

A CHIROPRACTOR Talks about Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

A CHIROPRACTOR Talks about Rotator Cuff TendonitisRotator cuff tendonitis a condition I have been seeing much more of in my office these days.  Rotator cuff tendinitis is a degenerative condition of any one, or a combination of any of the four rotator cuff tendons. The Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus are the most commonly affected (there are… Read more »

A CHIROPRACTOR Talks about Acute Lower Back Pain

A CHIROPRACTOR Talks about Acute Lower Back PainSevere low back pain usually comes on suddenly and caused by a minor movement such as bending over. The pain may increase over a couple of hours as inflammation develops. The pain is usually in the lumbar area of the spine but can radiate into the buttocks.What can… Read more »

CANCER: More evidence not all prostate cancers need treatment

www.chiropractic-lane.com 07105www.safety-lane.comCANCER: More evidence not all prostate cancers need treatmentIn a study of older men who had died from causes other than prostate cancer, almost half were found to have prostate tumors.And up to half of those tumors detected on autopsy would have qualified for treatment had doctors known about them while the men lived, though… Read more »

VACCINES Music may help lessen kids’ needle stress

Music may help lessen kids’ needle stress(Reuters Health) – Children who listened to music while an IV needle was inserted into their arms were less stressed than kids who didn’t listen to music, in a new study from Canada.“We were really looking to see if music could reduce the distress in children,” said Lisa Hartling,… Read more »

Depression Hits Some Ethnic Groups Harder Than Others

Depression Hits Some Ethnic Groups Harder Than Others Major depressive disorder (MDD) is particularly prevalent in seniors and specific ethnic groups, new research suggests.A survey study of almost 2000 adults older than 49 years showed adjusted rates of nearly 1 in 4 of the white participants having experienced symptoms of MDD at least once.In addition,… Read more »

Health: Elevated BP on the Rise in US Children Aged 8 to 17 Years

Health: Elevated BP on the Rise in US Children Aged 8 to 17 YearsThe risk for elevated blood pressure (BP) among children and adolescents rose 27% during a 13-year period, according to a population-based study published online July 15 in Hypertension. Obesity and excess salt intake were associated with elevated BP.High blood pressure is dangerous… Read more »

LONGEVITY Tai Chi Linked to Longer Life

LONGEVITY Tai Chi Linked to Longer LifeAdapted from REUTERS. Chinese men who practiced tai chi were less likely to die over a five-year period than men who didn’t exercise at all, in a new study. The findings support past studies that found health benefits related to the traditional Chinese exercise. Tai Chi combines slow motion… Read more »

Jogger’s Breast and How a Good Sports Bra Can Help

Jogger’s Breast and How a Good Sports Bra Can HelpOne of the most popular sports for fitness and endurance is jogging.  A unique issue exists for women as they jog because of their breasts.  Repetitive trauma or bouncing up and down from jogging can cause permanent damage resulting in breasts dropping. Prevention is far better… Read more »