HOW TO STAY INJURY FREE THIS RUNNING SEASON By: Dr. Christine Meckamalil, DC As the weather warms up outside, we begin to see more and more runners come out of their long winter hibernation. Running is one of the purest forms of human movement and the …

The 5 Most Dangerous Words… By: Dr. Christine Meckamalil, DC   “Maybe it will go away?” These are the 5 most dangerous words for any patient. You feel an ache or pain somewhere in your body either before, during or after an activity and you think …

Spinal Imaging and Symptoms: By: Dr. Karim Riskallah, DC   Let me be perfectly clear….SPINAL IMAGING FINDINGS AND SYMPTOMS OFTEN DO NOT CORRELATE.  There is nothing more frustrating for me than seeing a young adult in their 20’s or 30’s restrict …

The Truth Behind Epsom Salts Baths By: Dr. Karim Riskallah, DC I often ask my patients daily what kind of self care they have applied when they have suffered either an acute injury or managing a chronic problem.  Each time I would hope that they would …

Are Artificial Sweeteners Any Better Than Sugar? By: Dr. James Yoon   If you think that drinking zero-calorie diet sodas are a healthy alternative to sugar containing drinks, you may be misinformed. The results of a first-in-human study in healthy …

Why Do I Always Get That ‘Afternoon Crash’ ? By: Dr. James Yoon ND Do you find it difficult to concentrate in the afternoon? Feeling tired, anxious, nervous, or depressed? Chances are your lunch may have something to do with it! When you eat a large lu …