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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Master Mineral, also known as magnesium, is responsible for several hundred metabolic processes in the body. Being deficient in it can cause all kinds of health issues that can masquerade as other problems so you might not figure it out right away. Why is Magnesium important? Magnesium is needed in order for the proper [...]
No one wants to live in pain. It makes life unbearable. It is no wonder that so many people get hooked on opioid pain killers. Not just because they are addictive but because without treating the cause of the pain once that band-aid wears off (the medication) you are right back to being in pain [...]
If you play sports or work out strenuously it is more important than you may realize to visit your chiropractor on a regular basis. When we use our bodies to their fullest potential we are putting weight and strain on varied muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. #1 In order for all of it to [...]
Acute onset back pain means sudden onset. One minute there is nothing wrong and the next you have bent, lifted, twisted, or moved in just a slightly wrong way and your back is tweaked. Instant pain. Acute back pain is usually short-lived and temporary, however, in some patients, it can develop into a chronic condition. [...]