A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics shows clear correlation between babies born via C-section and an increased risk of chronic disease. This is CRAZY!! But nothing we didn’t already know. The study showed that children born by C-section have been more frequently hospitalized...
Summer’s here and for many families, it’s time for a break from school and the everyday routine. Summer may also mean weeks of unstructured kid-time and parents who are struggling to fill long days and evenings. This is the time to keep kids active. Don’t fret!...
Protecting yourself from skin cancer is a top priority, but unfortunately, sunscreen isn't an easy answer. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) heavily researches sunscreens each year, and this year, over 1300 popular products they reviewed were filled with harmful chemicals or didn't properly protect against...
Studies have shown a link between the nervous system and the immune system, and chiropractic should be a part of your health routine (I have covered that link previously)—but there are some other natural methods you can employ to boost your immune system during the...
If you're familiar with chiropractic, you've likely heard the term, "subluxation." Dr. Travis Ring of Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic is trained to detect and correct subluxations in the spine, leading to improved spinal function and overall wellness. For those unfamiliar with the term or those who...
How many times as a child did you hear, "eat your vegetables!"? While that’s still something you should be doing (at least seven servings a day), it’s important to understand what happens in between planting those seeds and getting to your dinner table. This is...
Much thought and attention is given to the expecting mother leading up to her labor and delivery, however, the attention often diverts to the newborn bundle of joy after he or she is born. While the baby needs much love, attention and care, so does...
Summer is here and you know what that means...
Do you wake up with pain from sleeping wrong? One of the most frequent complaints chiropractors hear is, “I think I slept wrong and now (fill in the blank) hurts. How do you sleep? Do you wake up in pain? Does your bed partner complain...
This is the time of year where I get the most calls of people having back pain from yard work. If you have been a relative couch potato all winter and then got outside this weekend and dug a bunch of holes, tilled the garden...