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How does a baby become subluxated?
Cervical Spine – the Neck The cervical spine, or the baby’s neck vertebrae, may become subluxated due to an injury during birth. The process of birth is one of the most traumatic experiences many humans ever experience. According to research, 75% of irritable neonates have cervical strain due to birth trauma. Birth injury can be caused by prolonged labor (greater than 24 hours), precipitous labor (less than 3 hours), assisted extraction (such as forceps), and poor ...
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Do Children Need Chiropractic?
Life’s most critical period of growth occurs before the age of 18. Children at various times have growths spurts and the changes that occur are internal and external. Many children become more active as they get older. The first trauma a person experiences is during the birth process (even during a vaginal delivery!) and then from there, they experience many bumps and bruises throughout life. These can include falls, car accidents, sports injuries ...
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Do Athletes need Chiropractic?
The answer is yes. Athletes put enormous amounts of stress on their body regardless of what sport they are playing. If you are going to head a ball in soccer or go up for a jump shot while playing basketball. Each sport takes energy and focus. If you do not have enough energy you are unable to run up and down the field or court. It takes focus to follow the ball or to take ...
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Do Pregnant Women Need Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is both beneficial to the mother and the baby during pregnancy. Some chiropractors specialize in prenatal care and practice specialized techniques for these patients. Benefits to the Mother Research shows that anywhere from 76 – 100% of pregnant women experience low back pain. The chiropractic adjustment improves low back pain in up to 91% of pregnant patients! Quite simply, pregnant women experience huge biomechanical changes as their abdomen grows and they find they are ...
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How can chiropractic help ear infections?
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. 60% of children will have at least 1 ear infection by age 3. And what you may not know is that 80% of ear infections improve ...
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How can Chiropractic help my golf game?
PGA golfers like Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington have used the services of a chiropractor in order for them to be able to keep playing a tournament and recover between events. However, it is not just PGA pros who can benefit from seeing chiropractors even everyday golfers can feel a difference from a chiropractic treatment. There are three main causes of golf injuries: poor posture, lack of ...
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Breakfast Pizza Recipe
You could have a slice of last night's pizza (it's preferable to filling up on sugar or skipping breakfast). Or, you could try a more sophisticated spin: Take a slice of crusty bread Spread it with 3 tablespoons of low-fat ricotta Add tomatoes Finish with a drizzle of olive oil (about 1 teaspoon) and a little salt and pepper. Broiling is optional. The Skinny Ricotta Cheese (Low Fat): 50 calories Tomato: 15 calories Bread: ...
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Apple Tea Cakes Recipe
This recipe works with most fruit. For extra yum, add mini chocolate chips. Makes 56 Tea Cakes 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons light butter 56 paper petit four cups (1 inch each) 14 oz almond paste (pure marzipan) 1 tablespoon pure apricot spreadable fruit 3 whole eggs 1 egg white 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 large apples (preferably Braeburn or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored and chopped into 1/4-inch cubes 4 teaspoons confectioners' ...
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Chocolate Marble Cheesecake Recipe
Reduced-fat ingredients create a light, creamy cake Ingredients Crust Filling 15 oz (1 3/4 cup) part-skim ricotta 8 oz lowfat cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup lowfat sour cream 1 large whole egg 2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (or to taste) 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons amaretto (if desired) 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon instant-espresso powder 3 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate ...
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Chocolate Rice Crispies Recipe
After tasting this American classic during a visit to Walt Disney World Resort, Payard gave it a twist by adding bitter cocoa to balance the sweetness. 1. Combine butters and cocoa in a large ...
