A report funded by the Australian Spinal Research Foundation suggests that there may be a link between chiropractic and the reduction of asthma symptoms.

According to Macquarie University researcher Dr. Ray Hayek, the study involved hundreds of people suffering with asthma symptoms.

“When an asthma sufferer is under the anxiety of a looming asthma attack, the levels of the hormone cortisol increase. This acute increase in cortisol through a number of mechanisms can bring on an asthma attack,” says Dr. Hayek. “Levels of the stress hormone cortisol steadily decreased during the trial, and levels of immunological markers (immunoglobulin A) steadily rose.”

Which is a scientific way of suggesting that reducing nervous system stress with chiropractic adjustments may have a positive effect on those susceptible of having an asthma attack.

While chiropractic isn’t a treatment for asthma, it appears that by reducing tension to the nervous system, the symptom called asthma may be reduced. Fascinating!

Huge radio telescopes are used to scan the heavens, searching out the faintest signal. The larger the telescope, the fainter the signal it can detect.

If we listen to our body, we can pick up the faintest, earliest warnings that something is amiss.

With skill, these messages can be detected long before the health issue becomes serious.

Ignore these warnings, and your body may have to literally scream to get your attention!

Be sensitive to things like:

· Changes in digestion or intestinal gas
· Pain when attempting to turn or bend
· A persistent cough or throat clearing
· Increased frequency of urination
· Sudden loss or increase of weight
· Dark circles under the eyes
· Inability to fall asleep or stay asleep

Waiting until symptoms become obvious makes correction more difficult.

If you’ve been waiting for a problem to “go away on its own,” call our practice for a thorough examination.