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Nutrition for the Male Athlete

Published by Shannon Ford OT/L, IMP-2M | January 27, 2020

Nutrition for the Male Athlete Recovery is a requirement if you want to improve your athletic performance and results. The act of recovering can be broken down into two categories: rest and nutrition. Rest requires sleeping no less than seven hours each night, meditation, and spending quality time with friends and family. Nutrition, on the other hand, can be a bit more complicated, especially for the male athlete whose body requires far more quality nutrition…
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Our Guide to Resistance Bands

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | January 24, 2020

Want to get in better shape? Looking for an at-home fitness tool that lets you build muscle and burn fat? Don’t have the space for a full gym of barbells, dumbbells, and benches? You Need to Try Resistance Bands! Benefits of Resistance Bands Resistance bands might be one of the most effective tools to improve your fitness level and support your current chiropractic program. Resistance bands offer a variety of benefits including: Lightweight: Resistance bands are…
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Arnica Cream

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | January 18, 2020

Arnica Cream for Sore Muscles and Joint Discomfort Sore muscles, stiff joints, and irritated connective tissue can make everyday activity harder than it should be. Whether you exercise regularly, spend long hours of your feet, or simply feel achy after physical activity, topical options like arnica cream are commonly used as part of a home care routine. Arnica cream is not a substitute for a diagnosis or treatment plain when pain is persistent, worsening, or…
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What’s In The Needles?

Published by Dr. Marlena Siroki, DACM, L.Ac. | January 15, 2020

What’s In The Needles? One of the most common questions I’m asked as an acupuncturist is, “What’s in the needles?” To which I love to reply, “The medicine, is in your body.” You see, unlike the hollow, hypodermic needles that are used when we get a shot or have blood drawn, acupuncture needles are completely solid and so thin that they are only about the width of one or two of the hairs on your…
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Why Stretching and Exercise are an Important Part of Chiropractic Care

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | December 11, 2019

Why Stretching and Exercise is an Important Part of Chiropractic Care The origins of chiropractic care began with the chiropractic adjustment, which remains a cornerstone of conservative musculoskeletal care today. Over time, the chiropractic profession has continually evolved over generations as practitioners progressively began to integrate additional evidence-informed, non-surgical therapies into the foundational component of chiropractic care. At Ravenswood Chiropractic & Wellness Center and Chicago Laser Pain Center, our doctors use an individualized, conservative care…
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