Welcome to our December issue of our newsletter, I hope you enjoy the articles we have to offer this month. The nutrition article on antioxidant supplements is fairly long but very well researched by Dr. Meschino D.C.
Allow me to remind you that we do have massage gift certificates available at the front desk. This makes a nice gift for those hard to shop for friends.
Our office hours for the holiday season are as follows:
OPEN: December 27, 28, 29 and January 2
From all of us, we truly wish each and everyone a safe, happy and healthy holiday season. We will see you in the New Year.
Until the new year,
Dr.T.J. McKay |
Exercise and life style habits versus type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body can't properly utilize the insulin it produces to regulate blood sugar, preventing your body from getting the fuel it needs. This type of diabetes is the most common, and usually develops gradually after age 40. Symptoms include excess thirst, urination, fatigue, and weight loss. full story...
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"Probably the greatest benefit you will experience from exercising will be the development of your muscles of proactivity. As you act based on the value of physical well-being instead of reacting to all the forces that keep you from exercising, your paradigm of yourself, your self-esteem, your self-confidence, and your integrity will be profoundly affected."
-Author unknown-
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December in the news
Inappropriate Prescription Of Nsaids Rampant In Canada
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among
the most prescribed drugs in the world today. It is estimated that 70
million prescriptions are filled each year in the United States for these
drugs. Corresponding figures for Great Britain and Canada are 20 million and
10 million respectively. Numerous studies have shown that the use of NSAIDs
increases the risk of hospitalization or death from gastrointestinal
bleeding. In Canada 365 people die and 3900 people are hospitalized every
year from taking NSAIDs. full story...
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Antioxidant Supplements In The Prevention And Management Of Cataracts And Macular Degeneration Of The Eye
There has been much debate in recent years as to the ability of antioxidant supplements to prevent or forestall the development of cataracts and macular degeneration of the eye and to their efficacy as natural agents to slow or halt the further progression of these conditions in patients with these afflictions. This debate has now been resolved to a large degree, according to the much-anticipated results of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study, a multi-center, intervention trial involving 4,757 patients between the ages of 55 and 80 years old. full story...
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Key Signs For Carpal Problems
Carpal tunnel syndrome, otherwise known as CTS, is a
common wrist problem. It is one medical condition that is familiar (at least in name) to many individuals who work with their hands.
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Baby's Crying? Take a Trip to the Chiropractor
The most widely accepted definition of "colic" is uncontrollable crying in babies, especially from the ages of 0-3 months, and often lasting for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week for three weeks or more. full story...
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