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3 Infamous Medical Phrases You Should Classify as Garbage

Recently, a couple patients of mine recounted their experiences with their respective doctors. I would love to say those experiences were positive, but they were not. Essentially they were given news that nothing could be done for them; that they had no one else to turn to and no place else to go to for help. [...]

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5 Characteristics of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex

We have discussed the vertebral subluxation quite often here on The Atlas of Life, from the acronym MOPI (which stands for misalignment, occlusion of a foramen, pressure to spinal cord and nerves, and interference to transmission of mental impulses), to the effects it can have on overall health. But what actually happens to the body when [...]

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Seasonal Allergies, Your Immune System, & Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

Spring is a beautiful time of the year. Flowers are blossoming, trees are blooming, and leaves are turning green. It is also a time for a certain disorder of the immune system, something we know as seasonal allergies. But did you know that allergies are not a part of life, that it is not normal [...]

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The Importance of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

The Atlas of Life Chiropractic is dedicated to restoring vital function to the nervous system through gentle and specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic care. This is done by removing upper cervical spinal misalignments that cause interference or blockages to communication between the nervous system and the body. These misalignments are called vertebral subluxations, and can be [...]

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FREE E-BOOK: Cause & Effect – If Fibromyalgia is the Effect, What is the Cause?

In the last couple months, I have posted several articles regarding fibromyalgia and how Upper Cervical Chiropractic care relates to this troublesome condition. Once again, I have decided to put together a short, informational e-book that is essentially a culmination of all these articles in one place. This makes it easier for people to find [...]

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Migraine Headaches: Cause & Effect & Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

(Editor’s note: This is Part 3 in a three part series on migraine headaches and how Upper Cervical Chiropractic care can help.) The cause of migraine headaches has yet to be pinpointed by the medical community. There are a number of thoughts as to what causes a migraine headache, but no one knows for sure. [...]

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Migraine Headaches: An Aura of Throbbing, Pain, & Misery

(Editor’s note: This is Part 1 in a three part series on migraine headaches and how Upper Cervical Chiropractic care can help.) We all know someone who has suffered from migraine headaches. Maybe you have personally suffered from migraines. They can be one of the most debilitating conditions in existence, rendering the sufferer useless anywhere [...]

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5 Essential Functions of Your Autonomic Nervous System

Everything in our body is controlled by our nervous system. The brain stem is the area of our nervous system that controls all of our vital organ functions; things like our heartbeat, breathing, and immunity to name a few. In fact, brain stem function is what we call the autonomic nervous system or ANS. But [...]

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33 Principles of Chiropractic Series Preview

For nearly a year now, I have been contemplating writing a series of blog posts on the subject of the 33 Principles of Chiropractic made famous by Ralph W. Stephensen, DC, PhC. I have been putting it off until I find the “right time” or when I know more about the principles. But, we learn [...]

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How Fibromyalgia Leads to Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Time and again, Chiropractic has been shown to help with fibromyalgia. Simply google “fibromyalgia and chiropractic care” and you’ll see for yourself. It is not a specific cure or treatment of fibromyalgia, but removing the interference to the nervous system can result in a number of positive changes. One thought as to why fibromyalgia patients [...]

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