Manipulative Treatment for Pregnancy-Related Lumbopelvic Pain
Among a group of 46 women with lumbopelvic pain in the third trimester of pregnancy, those treated with manipulative therapies—such as those provided by doctors of chiropractic—reported significant improvements in low back and pelvic pain intensity, as well as their overall quality of life. Healthcare, September 2023
Eczema Can Take a Big Toll on Mental Health
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reports that nearly three quarters of individuals with eczema experience poor mental health symptoms on ten or more days each month; however, the majority have not discussed their concerns with their allergists. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, November 2023
Removal of All Lead Pipes by the 2030s
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a proposal to replace the remaining lead pipes that deliver water to homes in the United States within the next decade. It’s currently estimated that drinking water to about nine million homes and businesses flows through lead pipes, which can result in severe health consequences. Environmental Protection Agency, November 2023
Life Expectancy Is Back on the Rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that after a brief decline, life expectancy increased 1.1 years from 2021 to 2022. The current life expectancy for men in the United States is 74.8 years and 80.2 years for women. Provisional Life Expectancy Estimates for 2022, November 2023
Swapping Some Animal Protein for Plant-Based Protein Can Benefit the Heart
A systematic review that included 24 cohort studies found that substituting 50 grams of daily processed meat, red meat, or egg intake with nuts, legumes, and whole grains can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease by 27%. BMC Medicine, November 2023
High Altitude Training May Be Helpful for Patients Before Surgery
In a recent experiment, researchers observed that sedentary adults who spent two weeks in a hypoxic environment, similar to high altitude, experienced a significant increase in hemoglobin levels. Because improved oxygen delivery can aid healing, the findings suggest that so-called “altitude prehabilitation” could reduce the risk for postsurgical complications and speed recovery. Anaesthesia, October 2023
“A healthy outside starts from the inside.” ~ Robert Urich
This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.
