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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Brachioradial pruritis exercises could include: Radial Nerve Floss Median Nerve Floss Cervical Retractions Pectoral Stretch ADL home advice for brachioradial pruritis: Prevent Sun-Induced Flares : Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear protective clothing to minimize flare-ups. 2016 Jul;91:549-51. 2016 Jun;43(3):401-7. 2022 Sep 12.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

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12 Recently, authors in the Cochrane Collaboration reviewed the effects of acupuncture on preventing tension-type headaches. Acupuncture for the Prevention of Tension-Type Headache (2016). Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache. April 2016. Europe PMC. link] Nielsen A. Explore (NY).

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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

Through its focus on the whole person and emphasis on prevention, chiropractic care can play a vital role in enhancing cardiovascular health and reducing the burden of heart disease. Integrating chiropractic care with conventional medicine provides a balanced and effective strategy for managing cardiovascular health. Meier T, et al.

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Help patients live longer: Suggest vitamins D3 and K2

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One animal study in 2016 points to vitamin D’s role in maintaining protein homeostasis, something that tends to get out of balance as we age. It helps ease inflammation, which can calm an overreactive immune system and help prevent autoimmune diseases that result. The immune system thrives on vitamin D supplementation as well.

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Help patients live longer: Suggest vitamins D3 and K

Chiropractic Economics

One animal study in 2016 points to vitamin D’s role in maintaining protein homeostasis, something that tends to get out of balance as we age. It helps ease inflammation, which can calm an overreactive immune system and help prevent autoimmune diseases that result. The immune system thrives on vitamin D supplementation as well.

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Revolutionize Your Migraine Management: The Top 10 Chiropractic Tools of 2024

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Diet for Migraine Prevention: Nutritional Advice Dietary fats trigger the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are known as migraine triggers. Low-fat diets have been shown to play a role in migraine prevention. B Vitamins Riboflavin (Vit B2) may help prevent migraines. 2016 Oct;36(12):1112-33. 2022 Aug 1;58:95-9.

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

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First, prevent reinjury by avoiding detrimental compensatory patterns post-surgery. January 2016 vol. Only 7-57% of elite overhead athletes can return to the pre-injury level of competition following surgical SLAP repair. 12) What can you do for patients who have already undergone surgery? Schwartzberg R, Reuss BL, Burkhart BG et al.