Top 7 Tips For Brain Management
Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-04-26T13:19:20-04:00Click on the image below or click here to download my Top 7 Tips For Brain Management.
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Chiropractic care helps relieve problems due to pregnancy
Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-04-17T15:26:56-04:00Many physiological and biomechanical changes occur over the course of pregnancy. Neuro-musculoskeletal symptoms may arise, such as low back pain, edema, and numbness and tingling. Many pregnant women seek out natural forms of therapy as opposed to pharmaceutical interventions to promote the wellbeing of the fetus. A 28 year old nulliparous woman is experiencing neuro-musculoskeletal symptoms 33 weeks into gestation. She presents tingling and numbness in her right hand which is aggravated by her work as a church organist. The patient also seeks care and relief of her swollen right leg and low back pain. Her chiropractic care started off [...]
How to Keep Your Body Young As You Age
Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-04-04T16:39:04-04:00Aging is inevitable but having your body grow weary as it ages doesn’t have to be the case. There are natural ways to keep your body feeling and looking young despite aging, and it doesn’t require botox or plastic surgery to make it happen. While you can always make visits to the gym a priority to keep your body looking and feeling youthful, there are even simpler decisions you can make on a daily basis to keep your body young. Take a look at these ways that you can keep yourself young as you age through mental, emotional, and physical care. [...]
What does Type 2 diabetes have to do with my spine?
Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-03-23T17:41:42-04:00Insulin is a hormone that is responsible for storing energy in the body in the form of glycogen. This is accomplished by the absorption of glucose from the bloodstream, which is then converted and stored in fat, muscle, and liver cells. When insulin activity is disrupted, the likely culprit is Diabetes mellitus (DM). DM may be separated into three categories: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). T1DM causes an individual’s immune system to attack insulin-producing cells and is thus considered an auto-immune disorder. Patients with T1DM tend to be very young and [...]
Chiropractic Care Can Resolve Neck Pain and Headaches in People with Dandy Walker Syndrome
Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-03-17T17:39:03-04:00Dandy Walker Syndrome (DWS) is a rare group of brain malformations that happen during birth. If you or anyone you know suffers from any or multiple symptoms that could be a result of DWS, chiropractic care can help. DWS involves the cerebellum, which controls movement. Therefore, the symptoms that commonly affect patients include slow motor development, enlargement of the skull, irritability, vomiting and convulsions. A 13 year old female went to see the chiropractor for the first time and complained of right sided headaches, neck pain and low back discomfort. Her history showed that she had been diagnosed with DWS since [...]
How Chiropractic Care Can Slow Down Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Progression
Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-03-09T21:00:02-05:00Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis can be associated with headaches, breathing and pain throughout the body including back, neck, hip and knee pain. If you suffer from any or multiple of these scoliosis related symptoms, chiropractic care can help. About 1-3% of children between the ages of 10-16 are affected by AIS. It is usually defined as a lateral curve of the spine that is bigger than 10 degrees, as well as rotation of the vertebra. While a typical spine will represent a straight line, those with scoliosis can expect to see more of an “S” or “C” shape in an x-ray. While [...]
Top 4 Myths You Should Know About Back Pain
Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-03-02T18:25:06-05:00Back pain can strike at any time and most people have some misconceptions about the commonality of it and the cause of it. For some, the belief is that it’s just a normal part of aging, while others think that being physically active will prevent it. There are a few common myths about back pain that can make people think a situation is worse than or not as serious as it truly is. Take a look at these four myths that have been busted in order to set the record straight for those that are misunderstanding their back pain. Back pain [...]
How can You Improve a Bad Mood Naturally?
Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-02-28T15:49:02-05:00When we’re in the middle of the long winter season, bad moods may spring up more often than ever. If you find yourself in a bad mood, especially during the work day or while you’re trying to enjoy your family time at night, how do you cheer up in order to be your best self instead? Sometimes you just have your bad days, but no matter what caused your bad mood, there are natural ways to cure the problem. You don’t need to call in sick or avoid your family dinner tonight; instead, you can use a few tricks to turn [...]
How Food Can Benefit Your Nervous System
Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-02-21T21:21:12-05:00Have you ever thought about the way food affects your body? Food can have a major effect on you, especially when it comes to the nervous system. While you may be guilty of choosing fast food for lunch or unhealthy snacks late at night, it’s important to cut that out of your life as much as possible. That’s because making the decision to choose healthy foods like nuts and bananas instead of soda and candy can offer you major benefits that you’ll notice when it comes to brain function. Take a closer look at how you can keep your mind sharper [...]
