Have you ever been a light or restless sleeper who wakes up easily, still feeling tired when you wake up in the morning? Chiropractic experts warn that spinal problems may cause these conditions. We often hear people say, “Stand up straight,” or “Don’t slouch,” which can be taken as more of a matter of manners….
Cognitive Dissonance Ability to Harm Us Physically Now Confirmed
Researchers have found real-world evidence that cognitive dissonance, or the psychological discomfort or tension we feel when there is an inconsistency between our cognition and our behaviour, can generate pain in the body. Cognition is the process of acquiring knowledge and wisdom through thought, experience, and the senses. In a study completed by Ohio State University and the University of Michigan…
Top 3 Worst Sitting Postures That Harm Your Spine
To maintain a healthy spine, it is crucial to have proper sitting posture. Incorrect postures such as hunching or sitting in a half-reclined position can damage the spine, leading to pain in the shoulders, neck, and lower back. Top 3 Worst Sitting Postures for Your Spine, Hunching Takes the Lead 1. Hunching Hunching is widely…
Lower Back Pain: the Causes, and 5 Ways to Prevent and Relieve
Most people have experienced lower back pain. Low back pain can be really painful and, in severe cases, affect the quality of life. But how does it happen? Which group of people is more likely to suffer from back pain? Dr. Joshua Li, an associate professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University…
Acupuncture to Relieve Neck Pain, Plus 9 Tips to Prevent Cervical Spondylosis
Dr. Jonathan Liu, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner with more than 26 years of professional medical experience, shares the story of one of his patients. Ms. Ren, a middle-aged woman, is fond of literature and spends much of her time reading. At one point, Ren suddenly experienced a sore neck and dizziness after reading…
Study: Chronic Spinal Cord Injury Can Be Improved by Epigenetic Activator
It’s been acknowledged that there is no effective treatment to reverse injury to the spinal cord, but a recent study revealed positive findings from a mouse study. Mice with severe spinal cord injury were given weekly treatments with an epigenetic activator, and the experiment results revealed that the treatments helped stimulate motor and sensory axon growth, sprouting,…
Wellness Hack: How Using a Mobile Phone Causes Cervical Spinal Injury, and How Can We Fix It?
In 2019, in the “Top Ten Persistent Diseases in the World” published by the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical spondylosis ranked second to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Cervical spondylosis is one of the main causes of pain in modern people. The pace of our lives gets faster than ever. Due to long working hours, hunching…
Wellness Hack: How Using a Mobile Phone Cause Cervical Spinal Injury and How Can We Fix It?
In 2019, in the “Top Ten Persistent Diseases in the World” published by the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical spondylosis ranked second to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Cervical spondylosis is one of the main causes of pain in modern people. The pace of our lives gets faster than ever. Due to long working hours, hunching…
A Chronic Spinal Cord Injury Can Be Improved by This Epigenetic Activator
It’s widely acknowledged that there is no effective treatment to reverse injury to the spinal cord. However, a recent study has revealed that the result of an experiment conducted in mice where weekly treatments with an epigenetic activator were used, it was able to help stimulate motor and sensory axon growth, sprouting, and synaptic plasticity…
8 Steps to Cleanse Your Liver for Spring | Eat Better
Many of you may be familiar with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In TCM, it’s believed that spring is a time of renewal. It’s also the perfect time to cleanse the liver. What I find fascinating about TCM is every season has a color, a flavor, a natural element, and an organ that is dominant during…
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