Ear infections that reoccur are particularly problematic for children, especially when they are continually prescribed antibiotics to treat them. After a few rounds of antibiotics, the child has a very compromised gut microbiome, which can lead to many other health issues, and they may become a candidate for having tubes in the ears. This is […]
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5 Top Multivitamin Supplements Recommended by Chiropractors and Functional Medicine Doctors
One big mistake I see many smart, well-intentioned people making with their health is taking a typical drug store vitamin, or giving their children something like Flintstone chewables, containing ingredients known to compromise health, like artificial colors, aspartame and hydrogenated oils. These products, at best, are only accomplishing giving you pretty yellow urine, and at […]
Dr. O’s Tips: Set a reminder to reorganize your posture when at work
Place a sticker on your computer or somewhere where you will see it at your workstation to remind you to periodically reorganize your posture and take breaks from sitting to stretch. Whenever your eyes land on the sticker, check the position you have been working from and then correct the errors that will lead to spinal imbalances, […]
Dr. O’s Tips: How Much Water for My Body Size?
Drink 1 oz. of purified water for every 2 lbs of body weight daily. Cut your weight in half and that number is how many ounces of water you need every day to stay properly hydrated. Dehydration can sabotage many of our best efforts to be healthy. Making this one simple change to stay hydrated relieves many […]