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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

How Stress Affects Pain, Muscle Tension, and Recovery | Ravenswood Chiropractic Chicago

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | March 31, 2017

How Stress Affects Pain, Muscle Tension, and Recovery If you have ever noticed your neck tighten during a stressful week or your back pain flare up when life feels overwhelming, you are not imagining it. This is something we hear every day from patients walking into our clinic in Andersonville. Stress alone does not cause every condition, but it can change how your body experiences pain. It can make muscles tighter, sleep more restless, and…
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How Stress Triggers Allergies and How Acupuncture Helps

Published by Dr. Marlena Siroki, DACM, L.Ac. | March 30, 2017

Stress, Allergies and Acupuncture Allergies are a common condition affecting people of all ages across the world. The symptoms can range from mildly irritating to the potentially fatal anaphylactic shock. In recent years, a link between allergies and stress has been discovered. Acupuncture is a holistic, traditional therapy which can safely address both of these issues. What are Allergies? Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a substance that would not normally cause a…
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Does your Doctor Follow the 2017 Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment?

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | March 18, 2017

Chiropractic Treatments for Lower Back Pain Western medicine is notoriously known for addressing the symptoms of low back pain, the pain itself, without actually dealing with the problem at its roots. In the event of low back pain, painkillers, narcotics and muscle relaxants are typically prescribed, as well as anti-inflammatory drugs, but the result is often the same, chronic back problems that never go away. If the actual reasons for low back pain are not…
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