by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Apr 17, 2014 | Health Articles

Have you ever woken up after a full night’s sleep and felt more exhausted than when you went to bed? Of course you have, but what is the difference between good sleep and bad sleep? The difference is in our sleep cycle and most importantly about the REM our brain was able to experience during ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Apr 15, 2014 | Health Articles

Gardening season is upon us! Our gardens lay in wait for the warm weather and our tender care and heavy maintenance after a long and heavy winter. With the weather getting warmer and the rain bringing great growth, many people will spend more time outside mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Gardening can provide a ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Apr 10, 2014 | Health Articles

Spring Break is near. The excitement of warm weather and a well needed break from school or work is upon us. This Spring as you travel to your get away destination prepare with these simple tips so you may enjoy the most of your holiday.
How to Avoid - " I need a vacation to recover from ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Apr 8, 2014 | Health Articles

Our lifestyles over the last thirty years have given way to a leading cause of debilitation. Unfortunately low back pain has become so extremely common that it is affecting sixty to ninety percent of the adult population. The vast majority also suffer from some degree of lumbar arthritis as a primary or contributing factor to ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Apr 3, 2014 | Health Articles

The typical modern diet and activity level creates regular occurrences of unhealthy blood sugar levels in your body. Blood sugar is a term used to describe the amount of the sugar glucose that is in currently in your blood. Glucose is the primary sugar, or carbohydrate, in your body. When you eat food, nutrients are ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Apr 1, 2014 | Health Articles

Would it not be wonderful to turn off pain as easy as pressing an "Off "button? Reach back and touch at the base of your neck - do you have a bump? If so, you may have found the button to your headache and neck pain. This bump is an unattractive mass of fat and ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Mar 27, 2014 | Health Articles

Future Olympic champions are following the steps of some of the greatest athletes on the planet. Their training regiment now includes proper spinal alignments for optimal performance and to avoid or recover from injuries.
In today’s age of health and fitness, more and more kids are involved in sporting activities. Although being part of a football, ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Mar 25, 2014 | Health Articles

Most of us can still hear our Grandmother's voice ringing in our ears to stand up and sit up straight. We did and our health is better for the swift and frequent reminders. Unfortunately, that is an era gone by. Most of our communications are received through a small screen that we slouch and slump ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Mar 20, 2014 | Health Articles

Get fit the old fashioned way! While some fitness enthusiasts relentlessly seek out the latest, trendiest exercise crazes, many others are returning to good, old-fashioned walking to help them feel great and get into shape. Whether enjoying the wonder of nature, or simply the company of a friend, walking can be a healthy, invigorating experience. ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Mar 18, 2014 | Health Articles

It is well known that calcium is crucial for preventing bone and joint problems, but new research suggests there may be another mineral we should consider: zinc. In particular, a study suggests that levels of zinc within the cartilage cells may help to explain why tissue destruction occurs in patients with osteoarthritis.
Arthritis is a leading ...
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