Health Reports Archive

Oldest U.S. Pole Vault Athlete Cites Chiropractic for His Success


The oldest member of the 2008 Olympic U.S. Track and Field squad that competed in Beijing, China, this year is a 40-year-old pole vaulter who relies heavily on Chiropractic to keep competing on the international stage. This was the second Olympic appearance for Jeff Hartwig, who also competed in the 1996 Games in Atlanta where [...]

Successful Capitalists Join Tobacco Fight


Two men who have done quite well in achieving success and riches in the business world are teaming up to take on the ill effects of what they are calling a global tobacco epidemic. The people of the world are slated to benefit through an infusion of $500 million to help implement new policies and [...]

Athletes in Many Sporting Venues Find Chiropractic Enhances Performance


As more and more athletes are realizing the benefits of Chiropractic in heightening their levels of performance, more and more chiropractors are getting involved with athletes in a variety of sporting ac­tivities.
Certainly the biggest athletic stage that involved chiropractors in 2008 was the Olympic Games re­cently completed in Beijing. Four U.S. based chiropractors played a [...]

Chiropractic Offers Solutions to a Physically Declining Nation


As a nation, the United States is heading toward a sedentary, obese and very unhealthy condition. Individual sick­ness, unhealthy eating, pharmaceutical drug intake and personal disability are all on the rise. Lost time at work and even the costs for premature death add up to billions of dollars annually.
The question of where to turn for [...]

When Soft Drink Consumption Rises, So Do the Risks of Cardiovascular Disease


Have you ever taken a good look around the tabletops of a fast food restaurant and observed what people are drink­ing? A quick survey will probably reveal that a majority of the patrons are enjoying a large, extra-large or super-sized re­fillable soft drink along with their meal. This is likely quite a change from what [...]

Acupuncture Helps Resolve Dry Mouth


Having a condition where the mouth doesn’t produce enough saliva can develop following radiation treat­ments and after taking certain medications. While this is not rampant in society, it would be good to know that Acupuncture offers help to those who suffer from it should the condition become something you or someone you know develops.
Basically, dry [...]

A Noisy Night Time Environment Can Send Blood Pressure Rising


If you are thinking of living near an airport or a busy highway and have any concerns about your blood pressure, you may want to give this decision a second thought. Recent research reveals that loud noises heard in the night-time can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise. And, believe it or not, this [...]

Almond Growers Suing to Ease Regulations that Reduce Food Value of Their Product


California almond growers and handlers have banned together to sue the United States Department of Agri­culture (USDA) over the mandated treatment program of raw almonds. The order to pasteurize or fumigate all California almonds went into effect last September and the 15 parties to the suit say this decision is sending them toward financial ruin.
The [...]