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Facts, Fun, and questions answered. en-us NYK RSS Feeder http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2012/05/14/junk-food-may-cause-depression/ Mon, 14 May 2012 09:29:14 -0400&lt;p&gt; Current world-wide estimates of depression run from 120 million cases to 340 million cases. &amp;nbsp;These numbers are staggering. &amp;nbsp;Many factors trigger a risk of depression. &amp;nbsp;Some of these factors - such as adverse life events, the loss of a loved one and family history - are difficult to avoid. &amp;nbsp;However, I want patients to know that there is one simple change everybody can make... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2012/05/07/15-healthy-gifts-for-mothers-day/ Mon, 07 May 2012 10:43:26 -0400&lt;p&gt; &lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UBVEDoT9lNw/S-U2K3UJ_gI/AAAAAAAAFAw/MdwCnD3nhP0/s400/mom-i-love-you-card-thumb2209640.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float: left; width: 200px; height: 200px; &quot; /&gt;Are you searching for the perfect gift for mom this Mother&amp;#39;s Day? &amp;nbsp;Why not give the gift of health?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Here is a list of 15 healthy gift ideas that are guarenteed to bring a smile to m... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2012/04/30/chiropractic-adjustments-relax-tense-muscles/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:04:40 -0400&lt;p&gt; &lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://www.nelsonandnelsonchiro.com/assets/templates/nelson-1/img/chiropractic.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; float: left; width: 210px; height: 140px; &quot; /&gt;Most of us know the discomfort of tense, &amp;quot;knotted&amp;quot; muscles. &amp;nbsp;But you may not know that you don&amp;#39;t have to live with this pain. &amp;nbsp;I want yo... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2012/04/25/chiropractic-care-and-the-nervous-system/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:11:20 -0400&lt;p&gt; Many people who have never visited a doctor of chiropractic assume that chiropractic is solely concerned with muscles and bones (musculoskeletal issues). &amp;nbsp;But chiropractors also focus on the vitality of the nervous system. &amp;nbsp;In fact, chiropractic care&amp;#39;s influence on the nervous system may account for much more profound health benefits than mere relief and prevention of musculosk... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2012/04/18/foot-levelers/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:42:15 -0400&lt;p&gt; Have you wondered what the big difference is between custom build orthotics &amp;nbsp;and everything else that is out there?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; This video will explain the 3 Arch Difference.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;object style=&quot;height: 390px; width: 640px&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;movie&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/c8943c9krnw?version=3&amp;amp;feature=player_profilepage&quot; /&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScree... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2012/04/16/this-earth-day-nurture-your-health-through-nature/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:15:38 -0400&lt;p&gt; &lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://rlv.zcache.com/earth_day_2012_postcard-p239475496192679783baanr_400.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float: left; width: 200px; height: 200px; &quot; /&gt;Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to take steps to improve how we care about the environment. &amp;nbsp;I encourage patients to make an &amp;quot;Earth Day Resolution.&amp;quot; &amp;nbsp;Even minor changes, such as planting a tree or recycling a type... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2012/04/10/myths-about-exercise/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:50:13 -0400&lt;p&gt; &amp;quot;No pain, no gain.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;There&amp;#39;s only one effective combination of strength-training sets and repetitions.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;Women don&amp;#39;t have the physical strength necessary for weight training.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; These are just three of the numerous myths concerning exercise that Dr. Kruse wants to set the record straight on in this week&amp;#39;s Optimal Health University.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; ... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2012/04/03/pine-bark-extract/ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:36:17 -0400&lt;p&gt; Although pine park extract has been used for medicinal purposes for nearly 500 years, it is enjoying a surge in popularity, due to a wealth of new research on its specific health benefits. &amp;nbsp;This natural supplement is harvested from the bark of the maritime pine tree, which is indigenous to the western Mediterranean region. &amp;nbsp;Pine bark extract contains powerful disease-fighting antio... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2011/09/14/what-do-symptoms-really-mean-part-1-spinal-musculoskeletal-disorders/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:39:30 -0400&lt;p&gt; &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Webster&amp;#39;s Dictionary defines the word &amp;quot;symptom&amp;quot; as &amp;quot;subjective evidence of disease or physical disturbance&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;something that indicates the existence of something else.&amp;quot;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;However, modern culture has strayed from this definition, instead regarding symptoms as the first stage of illness. &amp;nbsp;I am extemely conc... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2011/07/12/headaches-migraines-chiropractic-vs-medication/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:47:35 -0400&lt;p&gt; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class=&quot;style1&quot; style=&quot;background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-le... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2011/06/16/chiropractic-improves-brain-function/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:34:03 -0400&lt;p&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;FONT-WEIGHT: bold&quot;&gt;&lt;big&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;small&gt;In Touch Education Services&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/big&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The sixteenth annual upper cervical conference was held at Life University in Marietta, Georgia in November 1999. A study presented at the conference found that patients under chiropractic care experienced a measurable increase in brain function.&lt;br /&gt; ... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2011/06/13/what-is-facet-syndrome/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:43:11 -0400&lt;p&gt; The spine is an elegant and complex structure.&amp;nbsp; Its 33 vertebrae (the bones that protect the spinal cord and support the head and torso) fit together with a system of joints that allow it to bend and twist.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;http://inversionmachineinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/back-pain.jpg&quot; style=&quot;width: 100px; height: 102px; margin: 1px 10px; border-width: 0px; bo... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2011/05/11/sitting-is-killing-you/ Wed, 11 May 2011 12:47:32 -0400<p><a href="http://www.medicalbillingandcoding.org/sitting-kills"><img src="http://images.medicalbillingandcoding.org.s3.amazonaws.com/sitting-is-killing-you.jpg" alt="Sitting is Killing You" width="500" border="0" /></a><br />Via: <a href="http://www.medicalbillingandcoding.org">Medical Billing And Coding</a> http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2011/02/15/medical-guidelines-often-based-on-low-level-evidence/ Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:29:27 -0500&lt;p&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; A study in the January 10, 2011 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine reports that more than 50% of the 4,218 recommendations in guidelines issued by the Infectious Diseases Society of America were based on level III evidence -- the lowest possible category.&lt;br /&gt; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Level lll evidence is the opinions of re... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2011/02/15/psychosocial-factors-in-back-pain/ Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:16:08 -0500&lt;p&gt; Many physical factors trigger or exacerbate back pain.&amp;nbsp; But did you know that psychological and social factors can also play a major role?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; The chiropractic approach to wellness acknowledges the interconnection between the body, mind and spirit.&amp;nbsp; Dr. Kruse gives special attention to the spine, while caring for the wellness of the whole person.&amp;nbsp; Chiropractic is an app... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2011/01/07/tips-to-defuse-a-hot-temper/ Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:30:58 -0500&lt;p&gt; It&amp;#39;s not always possible to avoid individuals or events that trigger anger, but we can control how we react to those instigators.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; 1. Exercise&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; A wealth of research shows that exercise is a winning, all-natural approach to tame emotions, such as anger, frustration and stress.&amp;nbsp; At least 30 minutes of exercise per day will do wonders to quench a sizzling temper.&amp;nb... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2011/01/04/anger-and-health/ Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:00:26 -0500&lt;p&gt; Doctors of chiropractic, like me, focus on prevention and want patients to understand how a persistent hot temper promotes disease and pain.&amp;nbsp; Research shows that negative emotions associated with a fiery disposition are directly linked to headaches, chronic pain, obesity, cancer, low back pain and high cholesterol - just to name a few.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; We need to try and rein in temper.&lt;/p&gt; ... http://krusechiropractic.com/t2/blog/whats-up-doc/2010/12/30/this-new-year-resolve-to-control-anger/ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:58:59 -0500&lt;p&gt; 2010 was a particularly difficult year for many people.&amp;nbsp; Even the most even-tempered individuals have challenges managing ongoing stress.&amp;nbsp; Anger is a completely normal human emotion.&amp;nbsp; But when tempers flare out of control, serious problems - that damage work performance, quality of relationships and overall well-being - may ensue.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; A bubbling temper can make you feel...