Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
Category Archives: Practitioner’s Corner
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) will affect 12 percent of the U.S. population in their lifetime, according to the American Thyroid Association. When the thyroid doesn’t create and release enough hormones into the bloodstream, the metabolism slows down. This causes a variety of symptoms, including tiredness, weight gain, intolerance to cold, anxiety, depression, and high cholesterol. If […]
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Tachycardia is the medical term for a rapid heart rate, which is defined as a sustained resting heart rate above 100. Now, if your heart rate goes over 100 when you’re exercising, that’s great. What’s not so great is a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute while at rest. While there are several […]
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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As our pets age, it’s common to start finding some lumps and bumps. Although they can be genuinely concerning, most lumps and bumps are often benign. But how can you tell if you should be concerned or not? The first thing I’d recommend is setting up an appointment with your veterinarian. Never try to identify […]
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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High blood pressure (HBP) has three primary causes, yes we must keep in mind that any one or two of these factors, or even all three at once, can be the area of concern. Let’s review each of these primary causes, and I’ll discuss how changing certain harmful habits and taking some recommended supplements can […]
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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B.J. Palmer famously said, “Get the Big Idea and all else follows.” Like many of his statements, he was talking about the “Big Idea” of chiropractic. However, you could also apply these words to your own life in whatever way is most appropriate. (Another personal favorite: “Is life worth living? That depends upon the liver!” […]
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Nov
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Osteoporosis is a condition where bones, especially the spine, hips and wrists, become weak and brittle. Osteopenia marks the first stage of bone density loss, when they begin losing “mass” (or thickness) and break down. This condition results when resorption of bone becomes greater than the production (new creation) of bone. Osteoporosis is more common […]
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Starting a new family is one of the most amazing and exciting experiences of a lifetime. But if you’re already a pet parent, there are a few things you can do to prepare both you and your four-legged “baby” for this new transition. Keep in mind that though this is a thrilling time for you, […]
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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At lunch the other day, one of my friends said she’d heard that dogs have ten times better eyesight and 100 percent better hearing then we humans. I had to chuckle to myself. Though the senses of our canine and feline companions are amazing when compared to our own, there are still quite a few […]