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Traditional Chinese Medicine for Opioid Painkiller Addiction

Published by Dr. Marlena Siroki, DACM, L.Ac. | July 6, 2017

Opioid painkiller addiction has become increasingly common in recent years. With a wider selection of these medications available than ever before, we have seen a sharp rise in the number of overdoses associated with their use. In 2015, in the United States alone, there were 33,000 deaths due to opioid overdose. Of these, about half were caused by prescription painkillers. Opioid painkillers are highly addictive. They are intended for short-term use only, but it is…
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How To Set Up an Ergonomic Workstation

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | June 24, 2017

Design Your Workstation Around Your Body To Prevent Injuries And Pain The human body was not designed to sit for extended periods of time, so the very nature of desk work often results in chronic health problems. In fact, one study performed by the American College of Cardiology even suggests that sitting for extended periods of time is more harmful than smoking. Anyone who is required to sit at their desk for hours on end…
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Steroid Injections Don’t Offer Long-Term Relief From Lower Back Pain

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | May 27, 2017

Steroid Injections Don’t Offer Long-Term Relief From Lower Back Pain Yet Increase The Probability Of Vertebral Fractures And Other Side Effects When dealing with lower back pain, some conventional doctors seem to be willing to hand out steroid injections like candy to treat the issue. However, there are certain dangers associated with anti-inflammatory steroid injections that you should be aware of. Today we will specifically look at the risks related to lumbar epidural steroid injections….
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Chronic Inflammation

Published by Shannon Ford OT/L, IMP-2M | May 26, 2017

Inflammation – How It Ravages The Body, How To Detect It, And How To Deal With It Inflammation is like a ravaging fire burning through the body and is known to be the central cause of many different diseases including arthritis, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, migraines, thyroid issues, dental issues, peripheral neuropathy, ADD/ADHD, and the list goes on. Since chronic inflammation negatively affects health in so many ways, addressing the cause is the only…
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EMF Protection: What You Need to Know

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | May 6, 2017

EMF Protection: What Are EMFs, Why You Should Be Aware Of Them, And How To Reduce Exposure EMFs, otherwise known as electromagnetic fields, are constantly bombarding us on a daily basis. While this hasn’t been a problem historically, modern-day technology, like cellular phones, wireless devices, and computers emit an immense amount of EMF radiation. In fact, EMF emissions are about 2 million times higher within cities and towns than they were 100 years ago. Could…
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