Health Care Choices for Your Family
Given the variety of health care alternatives today, which one is best for your family? Basically, it comes down to two main categories of health care: 1. The traditional medical model or; 2. The natural health care model. They differ greatly in their approach to illnesses/disease. Traditional Medical Health Care Model In the medical health […]
Answers for Insomnia Without Using Sleeping Pills
We all know getting a good night’s sleep is important for good health. Sleep can affect how we function, our energy and our moods. If you’re having problems falling or staying asleep, do something about it! There’s a lot you can do about insomnia without relying on over -the-counter or prescription sleeping pills. Unfortunately, the […]
Defining a Subluxation
Subluxation, Vertebral Subluxation, Vertebral Subluxation Complex or simply Nerve Interference. Regardless of its name, it may be a term you haven’t heard before. Chiropractors are the only licensed professionals who know how to detect and reduce it. But what exactly is it? Subluxations occur when spinal vertebrae lose their normal motion or position. This can […]
I Got Off Zyrtec and Flonase After 3o Years and My Vertigo is 100% Better
I started coming to Baker Chiropractic and Wellness a little more than two years ago. I was experiencing pain with head movement of any kind. I had also been having periods of vertigo over the previous few years. After speaking with my regular doctor about the neck pain and if there was a connection between […]
All About Water
Drinking adequate amounts of water everyday for hydration plays a very important part in your health. Let’s take a look at different kinds and sources of water. Tap Water Sure it’s convenient, but what’s in it? Unless you enjoy well water that is tested regularly, you can’t be sure what’s in today’s municipal water supplies. […]
Simple Rules for Health and Wellness
The quality of our health is the result of a set of simple rules. Play by the rules and you have the best chance for optimum health. Break the rules and eventually, it catches up with you. Here are some basic rules to follow for living a life of health and wellness: 1. Eating quality […]
The Right Pillow for Sleeping Makes a Big Difference
You sleep seven to eight hours a night and wake up with a sore neck or neck pain, feeling like you didn’t rest at all. Did you ever think that your pillow might have something to do with it? While a good night’s sleep starts with a quiet dark room and a comfortable mattress, how […]
Physical Therapy and Subluxations
Physical therapy usually involves some type of exercise or repetitive motions designed to strengthen muscles and improve mobility. There is no question that physical therapy has its place, especially during the recovery following surgery or after long periods of inactivity. However, if the physical therapist is unaware of vertebral subluxations, physical therapy may inappropriately exercise […]
Low Back Pain Affects All Types of Workers
Low back pain is commonly associated with jobs involving physical labor such as heavy lifting, turning, bending and repetitive motions. However, it also strikes an increasing number of office workers who may not lift anything heavier than a laptop. Proper workplace design and employee fitness are major factors in office workers preventing neck and back injuries. […]
Coughing, Sneezing, Fevers – Are These Positive Signs?
Coughing, sneezing and even fevers may actually be positive indicators your body is working correctly. Most people think how they feel is a sign of how healthy they are. That’s not necessarily true. For example, you unknowingly eat something and get food poisoning. Later your stomach starts hurting and you vomit. You don’t feel well, but […]