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Text Neck in Germantown MD If you spend any time around people, you will notice so many people here in Germantown are constantly looking down. It’s not that they are necessarily sad, they are looking at their phones. Every time you look down to text, up to 60 pounds of weight, equal to four bowling…

Is Taking Calcium for Bone Loss a Bad Idea in Perry Hall? Dr. David Seaman cautions that “calcium propaganda” may be leading people, and particularly women, down a path that may be keeping them from achieving true bone health. Dr. Seaman points to research that shows no correlation between dairy intake and bone mineral density…

Osteoporosis – Rosa Family Chiropractic of Alexandria, VA Osteoporosis occurs when there is a loss of bone mass, along with a deterioration of the bone matrix. Oftentimes, x-ray can reveal osteoporosis, unfortunately, by the time that it is discovered, between 30% to 50% of the individual’s bone mass is lost. A DEXA (dual-emission x-ray absorptiometry)…

Sprained Ankles in Baltimore: Care and Preventive Measures Spraining an ankle during activity is a common malady facing humans because our entire weight is placed upon the ankles when we are standing in the upright posture. However, just because sprained ankles are common injuries does not mean they are trivial occurrences. On the contrary, sprained…

Are You Running A Marathon in Woodlawn… In Your Sleep? For many people night time is not always a time of rest, at least not for their legs. Some people experience frequent leg cramping commonly known as a “Charlie horse” while others suffer from restless leg syndrome where their legs undergo almost constant involuntary movements.…

Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Laurel MD Health professionals have been recommending fatty acids for their patients because of their known benefits. However some might ask, why would a doctor recommend that their patient have more fat in the diet? The answer lies in the fact that not all fats are created equal. There are…