by Dr. Meggie Smith When getting any sort of medical procedure, including vaccinations, starting a new medication or having dental work, there are two suggestions I make. The first is to get adjusted as soon as possible after you start the medication or receive the treatment. Getting adjusted immediately following any sort of medical or […]
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By Dr. Meggie Smith One of the many benefits of chiropractic is its effect on mental health. Some of you have reported that a reduced need for anxiety or depression medication. Many patients, including myself, have been able to avoid going on medication because of chiropractic. I began seeing a chiropractor in high school for headaches […]
Yoga Therapy for Low Back Pain
Dr. Meggie Smith By Visiting Author: Yoli Maya Yeh, M.A. RYT Yoga presents us with many ways to manage chronic low back pain, to strengthen weak parts of our core (a large part of your body the extends from your collarbones to your pubic bone in front and your neck to your tailbone on your […]
Lowering Blood Pressure with Chiropractic
Dr. Meggie Smith Did you know that a study has shown chiropractic is more effective than the top two drugs at lowering blood pressure? Meredith tells me that this is National Blood Pressure month. And with that in mind, I wanted to share a 2007 study from the University of Chicago. The study focused […]
Five Essential Life Elements
Dr. Meggie Smith While pondering the immense fun my baby and I were having in our three days of summer this past week, I was reminded of just how important having regular fun is in life! I find myself often telling students and clients that we have five essential elements in our lives in order to balance […]
