by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 31, 2012 | Health Articles

Chiropractic has been effective in treating patients with various vision problems, as shown by the results of the studies below. A nine-year-old female child had failed vision in both eyes; after Chiropractic treatment her vision returned to normal. One year later, the same patient returned after being hit in the head by a ball, which...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 29, 2012 | Health Articles

Scoliosis is a condition that affects 5 to 7 million people in the United States, most often adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15, and more commonly girls, although it can affect any age. Over half a million visits to the doctor are made each year to either evaluate or treat scoliosis. As the...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 24, 2012 | Health Articles

A baby born “down under” who was weak and underweight at birth is now living and walking normally thanks to Chiropractic. When Caylee Taylor was born in Mawson Lakes, Australia, she weighed just 3 pounds. This may have had to do with the fact that her twin sister weighed in at 7 pounds and there...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 22, 2012 | Health Articles

Kids love to play sports today just as they always have done, but these days the variety of sports on offer is huge. It is so easy to indulge their passion that, in the fun of it all, the importance of proper conditioning and healthy nutrition may be overlooked by parents and kids alike. Without...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 17, 2012 | Health Articles

A Chiropractic-based research project is being used to study the effectiveness of Chiropractic care and it’s relation to the general health status of patients. Data was collected from 311 patients for the project using the RAND Health Survey and a global well-being scale. X-rays of pre-adjustment and post-adjustment were also reviewed for the study. Participants...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 15, 2012 | Health Articles

We all know that exercise and playing sports is an essential part of staying healthy. It benefits your heart, lungs, joints and bones, and also your mind in the way it releases mood-enhancing endorphins. The downside is that physical activity can sometimes lead to injury, either because we are new to it, or we push...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 10, 2012 | Health Articles

Automobile drivers in the United States are involved in over 5 million auto accidents each year. As a result, over 2 million people annually suffer from some form of injury as a result of the crash. Whiplash is the most common injury received by an accident victim. A history of disappointing results in the treatment...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 8, 2012 | Health Articles

Chiropractic is a drug-free, non-invasive form of treatment, thus it is widely recognized as one of the safest options available to treat back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, headaches, and many other neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Nevertheless, no form of treatment is 100% free of potential adverse effects, so, despite...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 3, 2012 | Health Articles

Your sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body, and runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and all the way into the lower leg, where it controls the muscles in that area. It also provides sensation to the thighs, legs, and the soles of the feet. When the sciatic...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 1, 2012 | Health Articles

Looking your best might not always be the best thing for you. Today's society is extremely fashion and style conscious. Unfortunately, clothing designers and stylists aim to please by creating unique looks that might not always be practical or even comfortable. The look of the season shows runway models in high platform heels and tight...
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