Chiropractic Help Blog

This keeps you up to date with what's happening at Chiropractic-Help.com, the site where lay people can find out what Chiropractic can mean for them.

As far as possible we try to keep it research based, rather than opinion. I scour the medical and chiropractic research journals regularly.

Apr 11, 2025

Best calcium for osteoporosis is from your food and not a bottle.

kefir strainer and bottle

Best calcium for osteoporosis is found in sustenance like hummus, pilchards, tofu and freshly pressed citrus; and fermented dairy products such as kefir.

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Mar 15, 2025

Why do we choose yellow maizemeal is very important for diabetics.

Stone milled whole corn and cream

Why do we choose yellow maizemeal? Its ratio of sodium to potassium means that it gives 50 times better protection against hypertension than the white grain.

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Dec 28, 2024

Pesticides increase the risk of cancer not only for farmer workers.

Fava beans supply nitrogen to the soil

Pesticides increase the risk of cancer for those involved in agriculture but also the whole community; on a par with smoking in some people heavily exposed.

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Sep 23, 2024

Early symptoms of arthritis are best treated with chiropractic.

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Early symptoms of arthritis remind us that prevention is better than a cure; there are simple proven things that can make an enormous difference.

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Sep 21, 2024

Stomach pain and Parkinson's Disease are closely linked.

Fava beans the promise of L-dopa

Stomach pain and Parkinson's Disease; there is increasing evidence that erosion of the lining of the upper GI tract may also cause damage to the brain.

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Sep 17, 2024

Over the counter treatments for chronic idiopathic constipation

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Over the counter treatments for chronic idiopathic constipation should start at the greengrocer; cost is low, side-effects few and the chance of success high.

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Sep 16, 2024

Cut dementia by nearly a half with these 14 modifiable risk factors.

Mead rich in pollen and yeast cells

Cut dementia by nearly a half by enjoying citrus daily and doing simple things like taking short, brisk walks after starchy meals.

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Sep 06, 2024

Ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancer via the microbiome.

Avocado salad sandwich with avo and tomato opt

Ultra-processed foods and colorectal cancer are strongly associated with a 25% increase. Typical grocery store food is affecting much younger persons.

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May 08, 2024

Get properly better or face the possibility of chronic pain.

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Get properly better because difficult joint conditions usually arise from neglected care.

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May 08, 2024

Sprained ankle is experienced by many; chiropractic care is an option.

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Sprained ankle is a condition that can be mild and self-limiting or very serious; letters to the editor confirm how debilitating it can become.

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May 08, 2024

Rotator cuff strengthening is about rehabilitation of the shoulder.

Rotator cuff strengthening explains the syndrome and how is it treated.

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May 08, 2024

Easy pesto recipe uses only sweet basil, cheese and olive oil.

pesto dinner

Easy pesto recipe then could include other herbs, spring onions and green peas; or anything else that appeals to your fancy.

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May 07, 2024

Diabetes osteoporosis examines this serious but preventable disease.

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Diabetes osteoporosis can be ameliorated but once established is very difficult to manage; prevention is definitely better than the non-existent cure.

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Apr 14, 2024

Stop smoking permanently and save at least ten years of your life.

Smoking stop permanently

When a book like Stop Smoking Permanently is still available from Amazon after 25 years; and is in twenty different languages. Then you know you have a winner.

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Mar 19, 2024

Bakers cyst knee can cause very sharp pain behind the leg.

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Bakers cyst knee makes bending the joint difficult because of the large mass in the popliteal fossa.

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Jan 27, 2024

Changing chiropractors asks when is the right time to swap horses?

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Changing chiropractors suggests you need good reasons to move but there's no room for sentiment.

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Jan 27, 2024

TLJ

I have mild scoliosis and have been told that I have a weak core. I've always pushed myself physically very hard, long distance running, military, and

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Nov 20, 2023

CHIROPRACTOR Klerksdorp Potchefstroom VanderBijlPark Vereeniging

Median nerve

CHIROPRACTOR Klerksdorp Lichtenburg Potchefstroom VanderBijlPark Vereeniging helps you find your DC.

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Nov 20, 2023

Acute knee trauma recommends chiropractic's role before surgery.

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Acute knee trauma patients are reminded that if arthrogenic muscle inhibition is not addressed immediately wasting of the quadriceps will begin.

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Nov 20, 2023

Femoral Nerve pain with weakness in the leg

Right side front and inner thigh, groin area, excruciating pain goes into my knee down in my shin area to toes where they are spreading into a V. Unbearable

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Nov 20, 2023

Artificial sweetener side effects include glucose intolerance and DM.

Artificial sweetener side effects are the reason why these chemicals do not get a chiropractic endorsement over sugar; both are toxic.

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Nov 20, 2023

Heart stroke diabetes explains how we can reduce the risk by a half.

Pecan nuts three a day in hand

Heart stroke diabetes is about taking responsibility for our own wellness; otherwise where are you planning to live?

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Nov 20, 2023

What is cumin but a spice rich in phytosterols and flavour?

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What is cumin I hear you asking; a Middle Eastern condiment which I love in our authentic hummus recipe and chicken dishes.

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Oct 08, 2023

Banting diet rebuttal of the high fat coupled with low starch program.

Obese butt ed

Banting diet rebuttal asks just what are the drawbacks of this bacon-dripping platter; and are there alternatives that still adhere to the core keto principles?

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Oct 07, 2023

Spinal stenosis explanation outlines how fixations cause narrowing.

Stenosis spinal exaplanation

Spinal stenosis explanation will tell you how your back can provoke tingling, pain and weakness in your legs and arms.

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Oct 07, 2023

How to make tahini suggests all you need is sesame seed and olive oil.

Tahini grill

How to make tahini and it takes no more than five minutes to blend your own paste using a simple coffee grinder.

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Oct 07, 2023

Causes of dizziness covers the book Vestibular Rehabilitation.

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Causes of dizziness are legend; this text by Susan Herdman is a must on every chiropractor's bookshelf.

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Oct 07, 2023

Ways to lower blood pressure naturally are well researched.

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Ways to lower blood pressure naturally should always because of the side effects of chronic medication be considered first; unless it's extremely high.

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Sep 19, 2023

Tabbouleh bulgar wheat is what I learned to make from my Lebanese mum.

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Tabbouleh bulgar wheat is a delicious mixture of tomato, parsley and mint; and spring onions too. It's an excellent source of calcium for strong bones.

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Sep 19, 2023

Low-grade inflammation affects stroke severity and poor outcomes.

Walking reduces blood glucose

Low-grade inflammation affects stroke severity resulting in a poor outcome at 90 days after onset.

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