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Screen Time and Back-to-School
Welcome to all of my email newsletter readers! I trust you have taken the time to read through some or all of the posts below, and that this site will help make a big difference in your future health. This is the fourth tip in a series for families starting back to...
Why Green Tea Is Beneficial To Your Health
The benefits of drinking green tea have been understood for centuries. It was first discovered in China approximately 4700 years ago. According to legend, the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong (also an herbalist) discovered tea when the leaves from twigs that were being used...
Danville Chiropractor Dr Sooley discusses the Standard American Diet (SAD)
This is the third in a series of timely tips for the upcoming start of school year. In the last post, I focused on eating breakfast with your students every school day. In this post, I will focus on your child's most important nutrient: water! Yes, there are many...
Obesity, Stress and Breakfast with your family
This is the second tip in a series for families preparing to starting the new school year. TIP: Have a sit-down breakfast with your students every school morning. This is a routine that can be started anytime, but there's no time like the present. Yes, family meal...
Your Personal Google
How much stomach acid does it take to digest a cheeseburger? Or, how much calcium is needed to heal a broken leg? How about a fever, how high should it reach to fight a common cold? You don't need to surf Google for the answers, your INNATE search engine already...
Treating the Bark
You walk into your Chiropractor's office, hop on a table and point to where it hurts. But the Chiropractor adjusts a totally different part of your spine… not even close to where you feel the pain. Why is that? There's an old saying that goes when you step on a dog's...
Dr Sooley’s Tips for the New School Year
I heard the first word about school starting up last week. One of my patients (9 yrs old) starts this week! Yes, she attends Northeast Magnet http://www.danville.k12.il.us/Schools/NEElem/index.htm. So, here are some tips to make the start of school the very best! 1....
Natural Options for Migraines Being Explored
Migraines seem to be becoming more and more rampant in today’s fast-paced world and are the 3rd most prevalent and 6th most disabling condition in the world. They are a neurological condition that is known for the following symptoms: Severe pounding and throbbing head...
How Chiropractic Helps Tennis Elbow Sufferers
The majority of injuries to the elbow are caused by overuse or repetitive strain to the joint itself and to the tendons that surround it. One example of this is "tennis elbow," or lateral epicondylitis. Its symptoms include a painful burning sensation and tenderness...
Houston, We Have a Subluxation
The brain stem is the most important, central command center of your body (like Houston control). Located at the base of your brain and extending into your upper cervical spine, it serves as the crossing point for trillions of nerve fibers that carry the data of life...
How Stretching Can Aid In Back Pain Prevention
Many people consult a doctor of chiropractic when they are experiencing back pain. It would certainly be the #1 complaint among those seeking chiropractic care. Back pain, especially if chronic, can be a symptom of more serious structural problems that should be...
How Chiropractic Can Help Treat Pelvic Crossed Syndrome
One of the most frequent causes of lower back pain is, interestingly enough, due to common bad posture habits. When individuals sit for long periods of time, often hunched over (for example, to view a computer screen), they unconsciously tighten their hip muscles and...