One credible hypothesis that explains the seasonal nature of flu is that influenza is a vitamin D deficiency disease. Vitamin D levels in your blood fall to their lowest point during the flu seasons. Unable to be protected by the body’s own antibiotics (antimicrobial peptides) …
Let’s talk about the liver. I keep noticing that many of my patients are having symptoms of a struggling liver, so I thought I would help you understand how the liver works. Outside toxins and chemicals from drugs and sugars must go through the liver …
With chronic, long term NSAID use the incidence of liver and kidney conditions increases, gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers are well known adverse reactions, and research reveals that NSAIDs may actually decrease the body’s ability to produce the natural smooth cartilage inside our joints! So the …
Kid’s Nutrition How many times do you see parents allowing children to have candy, ice cream, soda and potato chips just to keep them quiet? For children, food provides the building blocks for healthy growth and development. Poor eating habits may result in a lack …
Have you ever found sweat glistening on your forehead even when you weren’t doing any physical work? That’s the heat given off by the brain! The brain, which comprises only 2% of the body’s weight, uses more than 20% of the oxygen you breathe. The …
Why do I need to be adjusted if I’m not in pain?? Every science of healing has what is known as an “avenue of approach.” In the field of medicine, a hypodermic needle injects drugs through the skin; a pill is swallowed and goes into …
Homeopathic injections are available at Stone Chiropractic in Pleasant Grove, UT. Here is an introduction to homeopathic injectables to help you decide if this avenue of healing is one you should try. By Dr. Wilfried Stock Homeopathic injectables must be manufactured in accordance with the …
How can I get rid of the back pain I get during pregnancy? I don’t want to use medicines if I don’t have to. Lower back pain and pregnancy are almost synonymous. In fact, several studies revealed that over 70% of pregnant women will experience …
Imagine trying to balance a bowling ball on a stick. To make it more difficult, tilt the stick forward while trying to maintain balance of the bowling ball. That’s what it’s like trying to support your head on your neck if it loses its natural …
Sports injuries are common in today’s active society. Due to increases in athletes’ size, speed, power and strength, greater stress in placed upon an athlete’s muscles, tendons and ligaments. The key to properly treating a chronic sports injury is to identify the complete cause, not …