Have you or someone you love had a recommendation for surgery for the treatment of back pain? Before you make that life altering decision, there are facts and options that should be considered. Pain is the most common cause of disability in the Americans under the age of 45 and more than one quarter … [Read more...] about Conservative Care for Pain is Often the Best Option
Pain and Aging
It’s pretty safe to say that almost everyone wants to preserve their youthfulness as long as possible, and not just in the way we feel but also in the way we look. There are many factors that contribute to premature aging but most of them are preventable. However, for any of the millions of … [Read more...] about Pain and Aging
Dr. Marc Ellis Announces Speaking Engagement at ABCA Conference
The Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Marc Ellis will be teaching at this year's National Convention for the American Black Chiropractic Association. Dr. Ellis, who also teaches at the preeminent Carrick Institute, will be speaking on several topics including … [Read more...] about Dr. Marc Ellis Announces Speaking Engagement at ABCA Conference
Headaches in Children… When to Get Help
Headaches. As adults nearly everyone has experienced one at one time or another but did you know that nearly 90 percent of school age children also experience headaches? Whether brought on by lack of sleep, stress, allergies or other environmental factors or something more serious such as migraine … [Read more...] about Headaches in Children… When to Get Help
The Mediterranean Diet: Brain Food
The benefits of the Mediterranean diet have long since been touted as beneficial for everything from anti-aging to heart health and even reduced cancer risk, but new studies are showing that the diet has the added potential to improve brain power, even better than a low-fat diet. … [Read more...] about The Mediterranean Diet: Brain Food
Could You Be Living with Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a big health problem in our country today; nearly seven percent, or almost 1 in 15 people living in the United States today has some form of sleep apnea, while only 20 percent of those patients are getting the proper treatment. Apnea comes from a Greek word that means … [Read more...] about Could You Be Living with Sleep Apnea?
Effective Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathies
In an earlier post, we discussed the pain and discomfort related to carpal tunnel syndrome but did you know that carpal tunnel is just one of more than 100 medical conditions known under the blanket of Peripheral Neuropathies? Peripheral Neuropathy refers to disorders of the peripheral nerves, … [Read more...] about Effective Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathies
What You Should Know About ADHD
Misdiagnosis of any medical condition can be a scary thing to contemplate although it happens all the time. With respect to Attention Deficit Disorder/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, the number of cases that are misdiagnosed are staggering. According to one research study by a … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About ADHD
New Hope for Stroke Sufferers: Part Two
The idea of suffering, or having someone you care for suffer, a stroke can be quite scary. However, with advances in care and treatment in fields like Chiropractic Neurology, and more and more information available on how to treat or even avoid a stroke, there is new hope for stroke sufferers. … [Read more...] about New Hope for Stroke Sufferers: Part Two