Category Archives: Practitioner’s Corner

Joseph Antell, NC

Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Posted on by Joseph Antell, NC
17
Feb

According to the CDC, 34.2 million people in the United States have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This amounts to 10.5 percent of the population. Moreover, the Diabetes Research Institute estimates than an additional 7 percent have undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes. As far back as the 1950s, Dr. Royal Lee predicted that diabetes would […]

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Joseph Antell, NC

Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Posted on by Joseph Antell, NC
27
Jan

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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Head to Tail Pet Health

Know Your Pets’ Lumps and Bumps

Posted on by Tracie Hoffman, VT
13
Jan

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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Joseph Antell, NC

Hypertension/High Blood Pressure:
A Balanced Approach

Posted on by Joseph Antell, NC
18
Dec

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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Dr. David Kolowski

The Night Before Wellness:
A Kid’s Chiropractic Adventure

Posted on by Dr. David Kolowski
26
Nov

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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Joseph Antell, NC

Practitioners’ Adjuvant Nutritional Protocols:
Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

Posted on by Joseph Antell, NC
11
Nov

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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Head to Tail Pet Health

Preparing Your Fur Baby for a New Baby

Posted on by Tracie Hoffman, VT
29
Oct

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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