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Low Back Pain Alternatives? An Annapolis Chiropractor Explains Low back pain is an incredibly difficult malady to manage on your own. Eight out of ten adults suffer from this affliction and seek out medical attention. Fitness trainers and exercise gurus offer conflicting advice and which can cause more confusion. Back pain myths have proliferated over…

Dr. Andrew’s take on Peripheral Neuropathy Dr. Andrew’s take on Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy affects an estimated 20 million people in the United States. It results from damage to the peripheral nerves, meaning nerves away from the spine. In most cases, the nerves commonly affected are in the feet, lower legs, and hands; however in…

5 Ways to Lower Your Risk of High Blood Pressure 5 Ways to Lower Your Risk of High Blood Pressure Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one in three Americans. It is one of the risk factors for heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, congestive heart failure and many other complications. Here are five tips from…

The Poor Posture Series Part 3: Hunchback Posture The Poor Posture Series Part 3: Hunchback Posture This is the last of our Living Health Integrative Medicine three part series on posture. There is more to posture than looking refined and confident (even though that doesn’t hurt). Click here to view our past blog post on…

Sugary Drinks Lead To Over 184,000 Deaths Per Year Worldwide Sugary Drinks Lead To Over 184,000 Deaths Per Year Worldwide According to a new study, sugary drinks lead to 184,000 deaths worldwide including at least 25,000 in the United States. Most of these deaths are due to type 2 diabetes and the related complications. The…

Poor Posture Series Part 2: 9 Scary Symptoms of Abnormal Posture Poor Posture Series Part 2: 9 Scary Symptoms of Abnormal Posture Last week we discussed forward head posture and how having a misaligned posture can effect many other aspects of your body. Call or visit us today to get started with chiropractic care to…

Dr. Tom and Dr. Steph’s Gluten-Free Fourth of July Menu Dr. Tom and Dr. Steph’s Gluten-Free Fourth of July Menu Appetizers Land of the Free Coconut Collard Greens Ingredients: 2 to 4 Servings- 2 bunches collard greens, kale or mustard greens (about 1 pound total), stemmed and roughly chopped, 1 clove of garlic crushed, 2…

FDA Issues Warning Regarding the Diabetic Drug Invokana FDA Issues Warning Regarding the Diabetic Drug Invokana Another diabetic drug is in the news warning users of possible side effects. The FDA issued a warning for users of the SGLT2 inhibitors, drugs such as Invokana. The statement issued warned of the possible build up of dangerous…

Poor Posture Series: 6 Issues Arising From Forward Head Posture Poor Posture Series: 6 Issues Arising From Forward Head Posture We all heard it growing up from our parents and grandparents, “sit up straight” “you need to have good posture”. Does posture really matter? The answer is YES!! Poor posture can effect almost everything in…

4 Things You Need to Know About Your Sunscreen 4 Things You Need to Know About Your Sunscreen There are so many options when it comes to buying sunscreens, displays and shelves of attractive bottles promising to protect your skin. Unfortunately, all sunscreens are not created equal and making the right choice can be overwhelming.…