Tag Archives: health

Searching for Alternatives

Baby Boomers are the biggest customers of alternative medical treatments. You know something big is afoot when, in these days of budget cutting, an agency of the federal government sees its funding increase by a factor of six. That’s been … Continue reading

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Chiropractic Adjustment for Chronic Ear Infections

Recurring ear infections account for over 35% of all pediatrician visits in the United States. The infections can be bacterial or viral, but the only available treatment is antibiotics. Whether it helps clear up infections or not, the prescription does … Continue reading

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What Is Health?, Part 2

Earlier, we discussed how someone can be diagnosed as “healthy” by a traditional medical doctor may not be. This blog continues the discussion, looking a little deeper at how preventive health care may be a better approach to staying healthy. … Continue reading

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What Is Health?, Part 1

When a traditional medical doctor declares you “healthy”, what he or she is really saying is that yo have no symptoms or abnormalities that their training can detect. That is why people can be declared “healthy” when they are in … Continue reading

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Chiropractic For Life

Regular chiropractic care takes some time, effort and expense, but disease treatment is much more costly. Chiropractic adjustments need to be part of everyone’s health maintenance program. “Sickness-Care” or the Treatment of the Disease Most people do not enjoy going … Continue reading

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Health Returns in Cycles

Everyone has their ups and downs. Life is like that.  Days are like that.  Health is like that. This chart was created by Dr. Ruiz’s sister, a fellow chiropractor, and it explains how chiropractic care vs. no care affects the … Continue reading

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Are Headaches Affecting Your Performance?

Do you, or your children, complain of nagging headaches? If so, you’re not alone. Research shows that headaches are as much of a problem for children as adults — not only because of the pain, but also because of the … Continue reading

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Preventing Sports Injuries

Exercise is very good for the body and athletes do a good job of maintaining a strong exercise program to stay on top of their game. However, areas of the body are prone to injury, particularly the back, neck, elbows, … Continue reading

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Nordic Naturals Available at Monterey Family Chiropractic

Omega-3 fish oils are great for your body, and that is why Monterey Family Chiropractic offers ProOmega by Nordic Naturals. Omega-3 fish oils are essential body fats that are required for optimal health, but cannot be produced by our bodies … Continue reading

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Wuji Chlorella Available at Monterey Family Chiropractic

In an effort to provide products that promote whole body wellness, Dr. Ruiz and his staff are selling Wuji Chlorella products from Firgrove Farm Supplements. Chlorella is a single-cell fresh water algae. Chlorella pyrenoidosa healing properties are due to its … Continue reading

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