I hope you have all had a wonderful break! Please feel free to send me any questions you would like to see addressed in the blog in 2012.
Natural Therapies article on the benefits of Colonic Hydrotherapy
October 11, 2011 - Posted by Andrew in Colonic Hydrotherapy Here is an interesting article by Craig Gibson regarding Colonic Hydrotherapy. This article is posted on the Natural Therapies website - a great reference site for anyone looking for natural therapy information.
Dr. Deb, when my back starts to hurt, should I use heat or ice?
July 27, 2011 - Posted by Andrew in Chiropractic Now that is a great question! In general ice is always safer as it will decrease inflammation and nerve firing and therefore decrease pain. Heat on the other hand increases circulation which on the surface sounds like a good thing, but due to the increased capillary permeability, heat can increase swelling and as a result increase pain. If no inflammation is present such as with tight muscles heat is good to loosen things up. Clear as mud? If in doubt use Ice!
Dr Deb - what causes the “noise” of a chiropractic adjustment?
July 27, 2011 - Posted by Andrew in Chiropractic Well I tell children that come in to the clinic that it is popcorn! But, I guess you are not buying that one are you? Seriously, the noise is caused by a release of nitrogen gas from the fluid in the joints. It’s similar to when you open a can of fizzy drink. Let me start by saying that the purpose of colonics is to remove waste from the colon. Constipation is a condition where there is too much waste in the colon so colonics are the perfect solution for a problem that so many people struggle with. Colonics are very effective in resolving constipation and the associated discomfort and bloating by gently washing out the waste and stimulating the peristalsis (muscle contractions that push the waste out). If you suffer from constipation this could be just what you’ve been looking for. |
