It’s spring! Winter has passed and so have most of the colds and cases of flu, but what if you are one of the lucky few who has that persistent lingering cough that just won’t seem to go away? For many weeks now there have been reporting in the state of Florida of irritating cough [...]
Researchers recently set out to explain visually and scientifically just how well chiropractic works to help patients alleviate back pain. What they found was even more impressive than they expected. Using MRI scan technology they were able to document the positive changes made in each patient’s health. Patients who experience chronic low back pain generally [...]
As we begin to age our knees are one of the first areas that can begin to show signs of wear and tear. To what point greatly depends on genetics and activity levels throughout our younger years. If you run, jog, have a job that keeps you on your feet all day or have other [...]
When most people hear ACL injury they Automatically think surgery. That thought process isn't completely unfounded. If the ACL is actually torn, yes, surgery is needed in order to correct and repair the tear. Regular chiropractic care can help provide the needed support for postoperative recovery to ensure proper healing as well as preemptive prevention [...]
We all love to travel, as in be somewhere new for amazing new fun experiences. Travel however in the actual getting there aspect sometimes isn't quite so exhilarating, nor is the potential after-effects of being crammed in next to other passengers who’s current state of health may be questionable. According to the AMA (American Medical [...]
Sucrose in a suspended solution has been used as an option for infant pain relief for years, yet many of us have never heard of the idea of using it as a pain relief option. The reason for the pain reduction is unclear, but experts suggest that sugar naturally releases opioids. They also pose that [...]
Many people leave the television on for noise as they drift off to sleep. It’s a common practice and most don't ever think twice about it. The problem is when your tv is left on, even quietly, in a room where you are trying to sleep it interrupts your ability to get to the level [...]
While everyone agrees that walking is fantastic for you, keeping you in good cardiovascular health as well as helping to tone and strengthen muscles, tendons, and ligaments as well as maintain good bone health, its close relative, jogging, may have more drawbacks than benefits when it comes to maintaining health over the years as you [...]
Tired of fly by night diets and fads that have you eating no carbs or eating nothing but cabbage soup? We are too. They produce temporary results (if any) and leave you feeling frustrated and often less healthy than when you started. Dr. Kaster’s Weight Loss and Wellness Plan is a gimmick-free personalized health plan [...]
While it's normal to assume your legs are the same length, it is very rarely the case. We think of the human body as symmetrical. The truth is there is some degree of asymmetry in most people. It's so common in fact that it is called LLI (Leg Length Inequality). This is the medical term for one [...]