Welcome to our monthly newsletter and we hope our patients in Calgary can enjoy this last touch of winter before spring finally arrives.
Dr. Meschino once again writes our monthly nutrition article. He has summarized the documented evidence related to the ability of natural anti-inflammatory supplements to aid in the treatment of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis conditions as well as other musculoskeletal inflammatory problems (e.g., Tendonitis, bursitis, disc
herniation, myositis, fibromyalgia). As these agents have been shown to have fewer side effects than aspirin and other NSAIDs, they should be strongly considered as a replacement for these medications in certain circumstances, or as a means to help reduce the reliance upon these potentially harmful medications. I hope you find this review helpful.
The office will be open on the Friday and Saturday of the Easter weekend with regular office hours.
Until next month, stay healthy and if you have any questions, please let us know.
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The Clinical Use Of Natural Anti-Inflammatory Herbs And Supplements
As reported by Gottlieb in 1997, the management of osteoarthritis should include specific dietary and supplementation practices, in addition to other natural treatments such as joint mobilization, manipulation, muscle therapy, acupuncture and exercise.(1) In this regard glucosamine sulfate has demonstrated the ability to halt joint cartilage destruction and help regenerate new cartilage in osteoarthritis cases. full story...
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"Every novel idea in science passes through three stages.
First people say it isn't true
Then they say it is true but not important
And finally they say it's true and important, but not new.
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~ Anonymous ~
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Understanding Whiplash
Whiplash is a severe injury to the vertebrae, muscles, or ligaments of the neck caused by a sudden forward and backward jerking of the head and neck. It is the most common injury following car accidents, usually happening in rear-end collisions, and causes long-term pain and stiffness in the neck. Other possible symptoms of whiplash include back pain, headache, dizziness, and blurred vision. full story...
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Exercise Research
Researchers at the Clinical Movement Science Laboratory in Omaha, Nebraska studied the effectiveness of 5 commonly performed abdominal strengthening exercises. full story...
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Colic and Chiropractic
Quite regularly we have the pleasure of checking the spine of a newborn child to make sure that it is functioning properly. A baby's spine is no different than an adult's spine in the way that if it is not working and functioning properly then it can cause undue stress on the individual.
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Fitting Your Shoes Properly
Quite frequently I see people come in with knee and low back complaints that stem a lot from the footwear they wear. If you have a job that requires a lot of standing or your child plays a lot of athletic sports that requires a lot of running it is vital that you receive the proper support and fit from you shoes. Here are some quick tips to help you out the next time you are shopping for a new pair of shoes. full story...
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