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Did you ever wonder why it seems little kids are more prone to getting ear infections than adults? Ear infections occur when a bacterial or viral infection messes with a person’s middle ear, just behind the eardrum. Essentially, pain is caused by inflammation and fluid build up in this particular spot. Inside your ear are what’s known as “Eustachian tubes.” If and when these become blocked, fluid builds up in your middle ear....

Inside your body there’s a network of cells, tissues and organs working together to defend your body against attacks by foreign invaders. This is your immune system, and it’s purpose is to deal with and get rid of bacteria, parasites, fungi and more so you’ll be healthy rather than sick. Obviously, you want your immune system to function at its best in order to feel your best. Chiropractic care can help your immune system function...

It’s the holiday season, and Dr. Gerard from Lakewoods Chiropractic has some good advice for feeling good into the new year. Since it’s the most stressful time of the year, there are two things you can do to help alleviate the aches and pains that come from too much stress on your body. First, Dr. Gerard recommends getting a chiropractic adjustment. Just like a car needs an oil change to continue to work well, people benefit from...

One of the famous lines from the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire was, “Did you know the human head weighs 8 pounds?” In reality, the average human head weighs about 10 or 11 pounds, making up about 8 percent of the weight of the overall body. Either way, one thing’s for sure: your neck has a lot of work to do all day, every day, supporting your head! Have you recently turned your neck side to side and it hurt? If so, you’re not alone. Neck...

Halloween comes around every year, and with it countless kids eat tons of sugary candies after asking people, “Trick or Treat?” While chocolate candy bars taste great, what are some healthy Halloween ideas to help kids (and adults) make some more positive choices this holiday season? Here’s an interesting idea: use natural foods to make Halloween snacks. For instance, you can cut oranges to look like pumpkins (with a thin pretzel...

Sciatica typically involves a seemingly never-ending pain down the back of your leg. What causes this annoying pain? There are four main causes of sciatica. First, there’s something known as your sciatic nerve and it runs down your legs. There’s also something known as your piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttock. It helps the hip rotate as well as turn your leg/foot outward. When the piriformis muscle tightens, swells and/or...