Spinal & Sports Care Clinic

Excerpt from Biotics Northwest Research, Inc. Newsletter.  Wanted to share this with everyone.     What is Green-Gene Nutrition? It is an evidence-based approach to food, nutrition, diet, and eating, based on foods that contain the optimal and natural balance of nutrients that can restore our genes’ youthful responsiveness and flexibility, and in turn, lead [...]

As health care costs continue to rise, patients want cost affective solutions that aren’t just temporary fixes.  If you are tired of paying for expensive drugs and procedures then read on to learn how your Spokane Valley chiropractors are getting long term results for significantly less then traditional medicine.  One study found that workers returning [...]

It shouldn’t be a surprise that  more people are turning to locally grown, organic foods as chemical farming has now become the norm.  It has been reported that over 200 different pesticides are currently in use. The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) found detectible traces of pesticides in 95% of more than 5ooo [...]

Eggs have gotten a bad rap in the past, as eating anything with dietary cholesterol was seen as a sin.  Is cholesterol really the villain they it appears to be? Anything taken to excess may have negative effects but the latest research suggests we may have been too harsh! Everyone should read this article to [...]

By Sadie Altringer   Vitamin D is one of the most crucial vitamins for our bodies.  It helps to control levels of phosphate and calcium in the body.  If we become deficient in these minerals, the body starts extracting the minerals from the bones, thus leading to softening or weakening of the bones.  At least [...]

The Illiotibial Band runs down the lateral thigh from the hip to the knee and can cause all kinds of problems when it is not functioning properly.  It is most commonly seen in runners and bicyclists.  It is the second most common cause of knee pain! The doctors at Spinal & Sports Care Clinic have [...]

By Jack Choate DC   One of cornerstones of healthcare in the United States is the use of pharmaceuticals.  In 2009, over 3.6 billion prescription drugs were filled in the United States generating sales topping $300 billion. In a 2006 report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), it is estimated that 1.5 million Americans are [...]

Would you believe me if I told you there was a saturated fat that helps reduce bad cholesteral (LDL) and boosts the good one (HDL)?  Find out how else coconut oil can improve your health. Click the link below for the full story! Coconut Oil

Active and/or passive television usage may be linked to conditions ranging from depression to cancer.   Ambient light from the TV can interfere with our bodies sleep cycle and normal physiology.  This  keeps us from entering that deep sleep or REM cycle where a most of the bodies healing and repair takes place.  Read on to [...]

By Dr. Steve Shirley It is common this time of year to get questions on which is more appropriate after an injury, heat or ice. With the cold weather, nearly everyone will reach for the heating pad first after slipping on the ice or shoveling snow. While heat may often feel better at the moment, [...]