by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 5, 2013 | Health Articles

The first time we begin to learn eye-hand coordination is when we are infants, with the largest amount of development happening when we are children. However, we can always improve our eye-hand coordination and it is extremely important to maintain it as we age. After all, it is essential in our daily life with things,...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 31, 2013 | Health Articles

Whatever your reason may be for turning vegetarian, whether it be environmental, ethical or personal reasons, the question still exists: Are vegetarians really healthier than meat-eaters? A recent study of over 70,000 Seventh Day Adventists published in JAMA Internal Medicine has shown that male vegetarians in the group had a 12% lower risk of death...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 29, 2013 | Health Articles

In modern society a lot of value is placed on maintaining our youth for as long as we can, but no matter how many products you use to try and keep that youthful glow, we all get old. However, as we get older it doesn't mean that everything is going to go downhill. There are...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 24, 2013 | Health Articles

When the muscles supporting the spine are overworked they can cause a back spasm. When the muscles contract near the nerve root it can cause serious pain. Back spasms can inhibit your daily life and you may find that completing the simplest of tasks becomes extremely difficult and painful. When you overstretch a muscle it...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 22, 2013 | Health Articles

Back in our earliest ancestor's years, they naturally followed a no-carb diet as they hadn't learned how to cultivate grains. They relied solely on protein and fat up until about 10,000 years ago when "modern humans" discovered agriculture. If the diet rich in protein and fat had not worked for our ancestors then they would...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 17, 2013 | Health Articles

The Ironman Triathlon is regarded as one of the toughest races a human can do. Needless to say, the athletes that compete in the Ironman Triathlon have to be in the best shape. Chiropractic care has helped many Ironman athletes in the race and has allowed their bodies to be pushed to the limit over...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 15, 2013 | Health Articles

Scar tissue is the body's natural reaction to injury, no matter how small or slight. Everyday actions that most people wouldn't regard as an injury create scar tissue. Everyone will develop scar tissue at some point in their life. Repetitive motions lead to micro-trauma and as part of the body's healing system, scar tissue is...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 10, 2013 | Health Articles

HydroMassage is becoming a more and more popular alternative to regular massage. Through the use of hot pressurized water, it can target specific areas of the body. The use of this hot water is to relax the muscles and allow for a deeper massage. The use of HydroMassage therapies dates back to Roman times, where...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 8, 2013 | Health Articles

There are many different types of ligament inflammations however, plantar fasciitis can cause more inconvenience than most. This is due to the fact that the ligament is used every time you take a step, recovery and resting it is extremely difficult. The Plantar Fascia is the ligament that connects the ball of your foot to...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 3, 2013 | Health Articles

Nobody enjoys chronic low back pain. It's so uncomfortable that many patients who are afflicted with it will try anything to get rid of of the constant pain and discomfort. Increasingly, medical doctors are prescribing epidural steroid injections – anti-inflammatory steroid compounds injected directly into the spinal area – to relieve the pain. While there...
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