It’s not always easy, but skipping the over-the-counter meds for life’s bumps and bruises (headaches, colds, sleepless nights) when you can, might be the best choice. The first and maybe the most important way to avoid these meds, is to continue to go for your regular chiropractic adjustments and therapies. At the Be Well blog, we understand the importance of maintaining optimal spinal alignment, which may help you to ward off these types of issues.
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On 4/01/2020
Ugh, headaches—such a nuisance, right? A painful nuisance. And if they’re regular,
they can ruin a lot more than just a few hours of your day. Instead of popping
a pain reliever or trying to weather through the discomfort, maybe it’s time to start
looking at why they’re happening instead of how to get rid of the pain.
We sat down for a chat with Dr. Jessica Basala, D.C., long-time Chiro One doctor,
and got all the best tips and tricks on eliminating headaches by stopping them at
their source. Here’s what she had to say!
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On 2/25/2020
Since almost half of the world’s adult population has experienced a headache at one point in their lives, we tend
to think it isn’t a big deal. We pop a painkiller, take a nap, massage our temples and keep moving. But here’s the thing—you don’t have to live
like that.
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On 4/18/2019
Ever been scrubbing down the tub or kitchen floor when a headache suddenly strikes? Or have your eyes started burning and watering while using bleach
to clean the toilet? There are reasons the back of common cleaning products are covered with warnings, cautions and alarming statements like “harmful
or fatal” or “hazardous to humans and domestic animals”—but yet we still use them in our homes and around our children,
pets and selves.
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On 4/01/2019
Suffering from chronic headaches? Chiropractic care is here to help, directly addressing headache problems by correcting subluxations in the spine. But what do you do in the meantime for relief? Here are 7 all-natural, holistic headache remedies to help you out.
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On 7/24/2018
Because headaches are so common, a lot of people assume that they’re normal—in reality, they’re far from. For those with regular, pulsing headaches and migraines, their lives are harshly affected by the reality of constant pain. Luckily, chiropractic care can address the root of the issue, helping relieve or eliminate headache/migraine symptoms. See how these patients overcame their headache struggles to live healthy, pain-free lives.
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On 7/25/2017
If you’re prone to headaches—or even just have one once in a while—you know how awful they can be. A headache disrupts your day or night and makes it hard or impossible to concentrate on any task. Learn some of the common causes and hear from Dr. Lea Holcomb, D.C., Chiropractic Director of Chiro One Wellness Center of Vernon Hills about how chiropractic can help alleviate this painful and common ailment.
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On 3/14/2016
As a wellness provider, we pride ourselves in taking care of patients with natural, drug-free methods—and nutrition is a big part of that. Eating well offers so many benefits—boosted energy, enhanced mood, strengthened immune system—and great nutrition alongside chiropractic care and exercise puts you in an excellent position to experience optimal health. Reach for some healing foods the next time you feel something coming on; it just might do the trick for you. Read More
On 5/18/2014
TMD—sounds like something a teen would text, but it’s actually is a group of common disorders thought to affect more than 10 million Americans. Standing for “temporomandibular joint,” TMJ is the joint connecting your upper and lower jaw; TMJ also has come to stand for a wide range of disorders affecting the jaw, jaw joint and surrounding muscles, although the proper abbreviation for temporomandibular disorders is TMD. Learn more about TMD and hear from Dr. Zachary Langgle, D.C., Chiropractic Director of Chiro One Wellness Center of Forest Park, on some non-invasive treatments to try.
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On 11/19/2013
Do you know the symptoms of whiplash? Experts estimate that more than three million Americans suffer a whiplash injury each year and many people never seek treatment, which can cause long-term damage. Dr. Daniel Schultz, D.C., Chiropractic Director of Chiro One Wellness Center of North Aurora shares insight on this common condition to help our patients better understand what it is and how we can help. Read More
On 7/24/2013
