Tag: Dr. Denise
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Acquiring Vitamin D through your…eyes?
During the few short months of summer we experience here in New England we all do our best to get outside, enjoy the beautiful weather and “obtain our vitamin D”. With all the research out there showing the benefits of vitamin D on bone health, enhancing mood, preventing sickness, preventing tooth decay, optimizing hormone levels,…
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Asthma and Chiropractic
With the spring/summer season upon us, many parents will start to comment on the increase in the asthma symptoms their children are experiencing. Whether this is noticed more because of the increase in outdoor physical activities, or the seasonal plants and grasses appearing that most people attribute to asthma and allergies, the fact is asthma…
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True or False: Pregnant woman should NOT get adjusted during pregnancy. Answer: absolutely FALSE! Chiropractic care is so gentle and effective that it is recommended during all phases of life- birth and infancy through geriatrics. In fact, by getting regular chiropractic adjustments your nervous system is able to function better improving your overall health. Since…
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The Importance of Sleep
In today’s society, sleep- and whether we get enough or not- is a hot topic of conversation. With people struggling in a difficult economy and working sometimes two or three jobs to get by, sleep is one thing that sometimes gets sacrificed. However, like chiropractic care, it is one of the key elements in helping…
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What is BPA and How Does it Affect my Children?
When shopping for baby products such as bottles, bowls, and plastic toys, the label “BPA free” may be something you have seen. While the advertisement itself is enough to perk your interest and perhaps keep you from buying products containing BPA, what exactly is it and why is it important to avoid?BPA (bisphenol A) a…
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To vaccinate or not to vaccinate…or maybe something in between?
Before I was pregnant my views on vaccines were lackadaisical. As a child, my parents immunized me and I succumbed to the medical theory because I did not know otherwise. I figured it was par for the course to get immunized, expect to feel feverish and sick for a while and then get over everything…
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The Connection between Infertility and Gluten Intolerance (Celiac Disease)
As we learn to make healthier food choices such as becoming gluten free, or for that matter avoiding grains all together as in Paleolithic eating, we find a lot of health problems, allergies, and aches almost “magically” disappear. The connection between the food we put into our bodies and how our bodies react, heal, and…
