Low energy, reduced muscle mass, low libido, and mood changes can all have many causes, and for some men they relate to testosterone levels. Before turning to hormone therapy, it is worth addressing the lifestyle factors that strongly influence testosterone, since several of them are well supported by research. 1. Strength train and stay active…
Can a chiropractic adjustment affect more than just how your back feels? It is a fair question, and one small but interesting study has looked directly at what happens in the brain after an adjustment. Here is what that research actually found, and, just as importantly, what it does not let us claim. The 2011…
If you have been feeling out of sync with the people around you, poor sleep might be part of the reason. Research from the University of California, Berkeley found that sleep deprivation makes it harder to read facial expressions accurately. Since facial expressions are one of the most important forms of nonverbal communication, this can…
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and many people assume it is simply an unavoidable part of getting older. The more useful truth is that age is only one factor. How much you move, your body weight, past joint injuries, and your overall activity level all play a meaningful role, and several of…
Can chiropractic care affect blood pressure? It is a question patients ask often, and unlike many claims in this space, there is some real research behind it, though the picture is more preliminary than headlines sometimes suggest. Here is an honest look at what the studies show and what they do not. The 2007 Blood…
Posture is easy to overlook, but research suggests it has a real impact on how you feel and function. Work led by Dr. Steven Glassman and colleagues, published in the journal Spine, examined spinal alignment in adults using full-spine imaging from the side view and found that positive sagittal balance (the upper spine sitting forward…
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body, involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions, from energy production and muscle function to nerve signaling and sleep. Yet many people do not get enough, and low magnesium can quietly affect how you feel day to day. Why magnesium matters Magnesium plays a central role…
Chiropractic care is one of the most widely used forms of conservative musculoskeletal care, and a growing body of research helps clarify where it genuinely helps. Here is an honest look at the benefits that the evidence supports. Where the evidence is strongest The best supported benefits of chiropractic care relate to common musculoskeletal complaints,…
Your spine is a remarkable structure, combining strength and flexibility to support your body through a lifetime of movement. Like any hardworking set of joints, though, the spine is subject to wear over time, and that gradual change is what we call spinal arthritis or degeneration. What spinal arthritis is Spinal arthritis refers to age…
Headaches are one of the most common complaints people bring to our office, and for many of them the neck and posture play a meaningful role. Understanding that connection can open up effective, drug free ways to find relief. The posture and neck connection Poor posture and neck tension are closely linked to certain headaches,…
