Usual Medical Care Plus Chiropractic Care vs Usual Medical Care Alone

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Summary Chiropractic care in conjunction with traditional medical care resulted in improvement of low back pain in active-duty military personnel. Chiropractic care included in resolution of low back pain through multiple disciplines is recommended. Abstract Importance: It is critically important to evaluate the effect of nonpharmacological treatments on low back pain and associated disability. Objective: To determine
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Are All Chiropractors the Same?

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When I am out promoting my clinic at networking events around Madison, Wisconsin, there are many questions that I answer in regards to my chiropractic clinic, as well as the chiropractic profession in general. One question I get asked a lot is “are all chiropractors the same?” Short answer: no. All chiropractors are the same
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Sunlight, Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Disease

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Summary: If you want to lower your cholesterol, going outside could be an easy way of lowering cholesterol. Abstract: We investigated the relationship between geography and incidence of coronary heart disease, looking at deficiency of sunlight and thus of vitamin D as a factor that might influence susceptibility and thus disease incidence. Sunlight deficiency could
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Cell-Autonomous Regulation of Astrocyte Activation by the Circadian Clock Protein BMAL1

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Summary: Sleep disruption (circadian rhythm dysfunction) can influence brain function and neurological diseases through inflammatory pathways. Abstract: Circadian clock dysfunction is a common symptom of aging and neurodegenerative diseases, though its impact on brain health is poorly understood. Astrocyte activation occurs in response to diverse insults and plays a critical role in brain health and
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids and APOE4-associated Alzheimer’s Disease

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Role of phosphatidylcholine-DHA in preventing APOE4-associated Alzheimer’s disease Summary: Omega 3 fatty acid DHA can help improve symptoms of people with Alzheimer’s, who are predisposed because of the APOE4 gene. APOE4 is a major risk factor and plays a role in the development of Alzheimer’s in some people. Abstract: Dietary and supplemental intake of the
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