Your Body of Knowledge

Health Articles by Dr. Lavine

Your Body of Knowledge

Health Articles by Dr. Lavine

Vertebral compression fractures

Vertebral compression fractures

Vertebral compression fractures from osteoporotic bones affect more than half a million Americans each year. Other fractures occur from trauma or cancers spreading to the spine. Learn the risks and treatment strategies.
Do you need folate supplements?

Do you need folate supplements?

Facts about folate: its role in human metabolism, natural food sources, and the possible need for supplementation.

Guest Article: Your Personal Renewable Energy

Guest author Fran Parker describes how movement variation renews us and restores our energy.

Altered Gait and Early Cognitive Impairment Symptoms

Emerging research shows that changes in walking patterns can be early warning signs of dementia. But can someone with altered gait be retrained to walk with ease, elegance and balance, thus preventing cognitive decline?
Chiropractic for seniors- What I’ve learned

Chiropractic for seniors- What I’ve learned

Dr. Lavine shares his insight into the challenges of providing chiropractic care for an aging population.
If you have back problems be wary of these three exercises

If you have back problems be wary of these three exercises

Those with back problems need strengthening exercises to protect their low back but have to be wary to perform only low back-safe maneuvers.
The latest on muscle strength, balance training and brain fitness

The latest on muscle strength, balance training and brain fitness

Key topics from Dr. Lavine's lecture on Muscle Strength, Balance Training and Brain Fitness
Eat like a kid – Guest article from Donna Fish

Eat like a kid – Guest article from Donna Fish

A guest article from Donna Fish, a social worker who specializes in eating disorders and helping parents foster healthy eating habits and a healthy body attitude in their children.
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain – Part 3

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain – Part 3

Simple steps you can take to recover from fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain – Part 2

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain – Part 2

Part 2 of Dr. Lavine's article on fibromyalgia and chronic pain covers more of the basic scientific principles that are emerging as we grapple to understand this complex and diverse disease process.
Pain relief patches and gels

Pain relief patches and gels

The variety of pain gels and patches can be bewildering. Here are the seven main types.
Another reason why exercise intensity is more important than duration

Another reason why exercise intensity is more important than duration

A slow, steady workout has lots of benefits, but including intense bursts of heart-pounding exercise adds a further dimension. That's what researchers found when they studied the effect of exercise on memory and cognitive function in older adults.
You have pesticide residues in your body

You have pesticide residues in your body

The incidence of food allergies has been rising. What does this have to do with environmental exposure to pesticide residues?
Goldilocks and your cartilage

Goldilocks and your cartilage

Exercise is needed to maintain the health of the cartilage of your knee. But can too much exercise backfire?
Recent research confirms value of chiropractic methods for back pain

Recent research confirms value of chiropractic methods for back pain

Manual therapy, including spinal mobilization and manipulation, is one of the best-studied forms of treatment for low back pain. Another research study has been published further proving the effectiveness of these methods.
Vertebral compression fractures

Vertebral compression fractures

Vertebral compression fractures from osteoporotic bones affect more than half a million Americans each year. Other fractures occur from trauma or cancers spreading to the spine. Learn the risks and treatment strategies.
Do you need folate supplements?

Do you need folate supplements?

Facts about folate: its role in human metabolism, natural food sources, and the possible need for supplementation.

Guest Article: Your Personal Renewable Energy

Guest author Fran Parker describes how movement variation renews us and restores our energy.

Altered Gait and Early Cognitive Impairment Symptoms

Emerging research shows that changes in walking patterns can be early warning signs of dementia. But can someone with altered gait be retrained to walk with ease, elegance and balance, thus preventing cognitive decline?
Chiropractic for seniors- What I’ve learned

Chiropractic for seniors- What I’ve learned

Dr. Lavine shares his insight into the challenges of providing chiropractic care for an aging population.
If you have back problems be wary of these three exercises

If you have back problems be wary of these three exercises

Those with back problems need strengthening exercises to protect their low back but have to be wary to perform only low back-safe maneuvers.
The latest on muscle strength, balance training and brain fitness

The latest on muscle strength, balance training and brain fitness

Key topics from Dr. Lavine's lecture on Muscle Strength, Balance Training and Brain Fitness
Eat like a kid – Guest article from Donna Fish

Eat like a kid – Guest article from Donna Fish

A guest article from Donna Fish, a social worker who specializes in eating disorders and helping parents foster healthy eating habits and a healthy body attitude in their children.
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain – Part 3

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain – Part 3

Simple steps you can take to recover from fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain – Part 2

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain – Part 2

Part 2 of Dr. Lavine's article on fibromyalgia and chronic pain covers more of the basic scientific principles that are emerging as we grapple to understand this complex and diverse disease process.
Pain relief patches and gels

Pain relief patches and gels

The variety of pain gels and patches can be bewildering. Here are the seven main types.
Another reason why exercise intensity is more important than duration

Another reason why exercise intensity is more important than duration

A slow, steady workout has lots of benefits, but including intense bursts of heart-pounding exercise adds a further dimension. That's what researchers found when they studied the effect of exercise on memory and cognitive function in older adults.
You have pesticide residues in your body

You have pesticide residues in your body

The incidence of food allergies has been rising. What does this have to do with environmental exposure to pesticide residues?
Goldilocks and your cartilage

Goldilocks and your cartilage

Exercise is needed to maintain the health of the cartilage of your knee. But can too much exercise backfire?
Recent research confirms value of chiropractic methods for back pain

Recent research confirms value of chiropractic methods for back pain

Manual therapy, including spinal mobilization and manipulation, is one of the best-studied forms of treatment for low back pain. Another research study has been published further proving the effectiveness of these methods.

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