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Better Health Chiropractic Blog

February 1, 2022

It’s common knowledge that we tend to shrink as we get older. The cause of that minor shrinkage is similar to what happens when we suffer from a herniated disc. And while getting older or having a herniated disc won’t…

January 26, 2022

Prescription medications have their uses. Many people are used to seeing a general practitioner and walking away with a prescription for some kind of medication. And since there’s still some confusion about what chiropractors do, many people wonder if these…

December 1, 2021

We used to think that sleep wasn’t such a big deal. It was (and still is) “cool” to operate on only 5 or 6 hours of sleep per night. You hear entrepreneurs and successful executives talking about how they don’t…

November 28, 2021

Fishing is big business here in Alaska. Stories make it down to the lower 48 about how getting a job in the Alaskan fishing industry could net you a lot of money in a short period. But what these stories…

November 20, 2021

Drinking alcohol has always been a popular activity for Americans. A look at what happened during Prohibition is evidence enough of this. And while most people are familiar with the potential hazards of drinking alcohol, such as car accidents, depression,…

November 13, 2021

Chronic diseases are a serious threat to Alaskans’ health. And while chiropractic care isn’t ideal for preventing all chronic diseases, studies show that it can help to prevent many chronic diseases. And if COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that…

November 9, 2021

Despite what people in the lower 48 think, Alaska in the winter isn’t all that bad. It’s not like we’re all holed up in our homes and pining for sunlight. Alaskans are tough, after all. But that doesn’t mean that…

October 6, 2021

Anyone who has ever played sports or participated in any prolonged physical activity has likely experienced a sports injury. These types of injuries range from minor annoyances to major issues that require medical attention. No matter the severity, it’s important…

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