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10 Ways to Protect Your Child’s Spine From Heavy School Backpacks

Every fall, I get asked by concerned parents about how school bags can affect their children’s spines. Research clearly shows that there is an association between heavy backpacks and risk of back pain in children. A study involving 1,403 school … Continue reading

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What to do to maximize your health and life in 2013?

So here are a few tips to help you on your way to a maximized  living: 1) Nutrition: Eat right and eat clean. We are not just what we eat. We are what we absorb. Detox and cleanse annually, semiannually … Continue reading

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Knee pain may not be a knee problem

Knee injuries and knee pain are very common, however, knee pain is not always caused by a problem with the knee. What I usually tell my patients is that the knee works like a hinge; it takes on the stress … Continue reading

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