age-related health issues

Purple Fruits Ward Off Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s

Posted by on December 15, 2010 at 9:08 am

Eating purple fruits, such as blueberries, can help ward off neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s. Drinking green tea can also have the same protective effect. New research finds that the majority of debilitating illnesses are in part caused by poorly-bound iron. The iron causes the production of dangerous toxins, called hydroxyl radicals, [...]

Ventura Chiropractor: Seniors Who Exercise Are Healthier Overall

Posted by on September 22, 2010 at 1:44 pm

Well, here I go again, touting the benefits of exercise. But, I have to tell you that, as a chiropractor in Ventura, over the years I’ve adjusted the spines of people who exercise regularly and people who don’t. The differences in the strength, function, and overall health, not only of their musculoskeletal systems, but in [...]

Ventura Chiropractor Advises Seniors: Get Tested for Balance, Grip Strength, and Walking Speed

Posted by on September 15, 2010 at 4:13 pm

“Getting old takes courage,” right? If you are already a senior, you probably agree! The older we get, the more health risks, and even death risks, we incur. As a Ventura chiropractor I know from treating hundreds of patients through the years, that the aging process stresses the musculoskeletal system. Joints degenerate often due to [...]

Ventura Chiropractor Proposes a Playground For Adults Only

Posted by on June 2, 2010 at 1:09 pm

Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP If you’ve been reading my blogs, you know that as your Ventura chiropractor I believe that exercise, at any age, is one of the main keys to good health and longevity. You’ve heard me say that “motion is life,” and it becomes all the more critical as people age. Movement slows [...]