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Chiropractic Austin TX To Chew Or Not To Chew

To Chew or Not to Chew

To Chew or Not to Chew Most of us have heard many opinions on gum chewing from harmless to forbidden. Since this is a bone and joint topic, we thought it worth asking to get Dr. Gerard’s perspective on these three questions: Is chewing gum actually bad for you? Does it affect the TMJ (temporomandibular…

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7 Real Life Changes for Heart Health

7 Real Life Changes for Heart Health There is more and more evidence that a few easy lifestyle changes can make a big difference in your heart health. Inflammation is now seen as a large contributor to heart disease. This appears to be far more important than the role of cholesterol in heart disease. Inflammation…

Chiropractic Austin TX Backpack Girl

Are You Afraid to Weigh Your Backpack?

Are you afraid to weigh your backpack? The Backpack: Pack it light and wear it right! Back pain is extremely common among American adults and is becoming far more common among children and teens. And the use of heavy backpacks is a major contributing factor. Children are suffering from back pain much earlier than in…

Chiropractic Austin TX My Feet Hurt

My Feet Hurt

My Feet Hurt This article is a summary of numerous lively conversations I have had with my husband, Dr. Dennis Robinson (Podiatrist) over many years. We have discussed in great detail the best shoes to wear for different activities, and the role of shoes in actually causing foot deformities and pain. Women are more at…

Chiropractic Austin TX Eat More Chocolate

Eat More Chocolate

Eat More Chocolate Let’s face it, chocolate gets a bad reputation. We like to profile it as the diet-crushing, sugar-filled, guilt-inducing sweet that keeps us craving more, but that’s just not fair. Although chocolate is commonly demonized or called candy, we should look at the optimistic reality of this glorious snack. Chocolate with high cocoa…

Chiropractic Austin TX What Do You Want This Year

What Do You Want For Yourself This Year?

ResolutionsWhat Do You Really Want For Yourself This Year? I love this time of year because it’s fresh with possibilities. We have a clean slate and we can change or tweak many aspects of our lives. It’s a great time to reflect on what we want to do, be or have. One of the best…