by Dr. Joshua Salina | Aug 16, 2012 | Health Articles

Many people have recognized the money saving aspects of Chiropractic for decades. After all, no drugs are administered, there’s no surgical procedures and no recovery time needed. Chiropractic is not addictive and does not have the side effects that drugs do or the dangers that accompany surgery. But when it can be clearly shown to...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Aug 14, 2012 | Health Articles

Lung function is considered by many health professionals to be an excellent measurement of the overall health of an individual. As a Chiropractor we realize that the nervous system controls the function of the lungs and diaphragm and therefore the function of the nervous system is an even better measurement for overall health. Our primary...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Aug 9, 2012 | Health Articles

Over the last decade it has become so common to hear advertisements on television, radio and in various other media encouraging you to “Ask your doctor if this drug is right for you.” and then very quickly reviewing all the potential "side affects" that the majority now find it almost comical. It fact, you can...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Aug 7, 2012 | Health Articles

Numerous factors in a person’s life and lifestyle seem to have an effect on whether or not they chose to use the services of a chiropractor to help them through their daily activities. Recently, Chiropractic & Osteopathy, a publication of the Chiropractic & Osteopathic College of Australasia presented some interesting findings. The study in particular...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Aug 2, 2012 | Health Articles

Whiplash is a generic term applied to injuries of the neck caused when the neck is suddenly and/or violently jolted in one direction and then another, creating a whip-like movement. Whiplash is most commonly seen in people involved in motor vehicle accidents, but it can also occur from falls, sports injuries, work injuries, and other...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jul 31, 2012 | Health Articles

Because asthma and many allergic reactions are caused by a hypersensitive immune system and/or respiratory system, they fall comfortably within the remit of chiropractic care. This is because, for your immune system and respiratory system to function well, they must rely on healthy communication from the brain and the spinal cord. A misaligned neck can...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jul 26, 2012 | Health Articles

Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but a new and disturbing trend is emerging. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a major contributing factor. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that backpack related injuries sent more than 9,000...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jul 24, 2012 | Health Articles

Ear problems can be excruciatingly painful, especially in children. With 10 million new cases every year, ear infections (otitis media) are the most common illness affecting babies and young children and the number one reason for visits to the pediatrician—accounting for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. Almost half of all children will...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jul 19, 2012 | Health Articles

We all know that exercise and playing sports is an essential part of staying healthy. It benefits your heart, lungs, joints and bones, and also your mind in the way it releases mood-enhancing endorphins. The downside is that physical activity can sometimes lead to injury, either because we are new to it, or we push...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jul 17, 2012 | Health Articles

A baby born “down under” who was weak and underweight at birth is now living and walking normally thanks to Chiropractic. When Caylee Taylor was born in Mawson Lakes, Australia, she weighed just 3 pounds. This may have had to do with the fact that her twin sister weighed in at 7 pounds and there...
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