A recent case study published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health shows promising results for a 2-year old boy suffering from Cerebral Palsy. “According to the published report, 10,000 children are born in the U.S. each year with Cerebral Palsy,” said Spokane-based Dr. Pat Dougherty, D.C. “This is an extremely debilitating disorder, so it […]
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Treating Ataxia with Chiropractic
What is Ataxia? Ataxia is from the Greek word taxis which means ‘without coordination’. People who have Ataxia have a problem in their nervous system that causes them to have trouble controlling the movements that their body makes. Can Chiropractic Help with Ataxia? Chiropractic care is often thought of only in terms of relief from […]
Chiropractic Care May Ease ADHD, Ear Problems
An article in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research points to a case study involving a 4-year old boy diagnosed by his pediatrician with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He was dropped by his day care center because of the disruptive effects of his ADHD. The child had a history of ear infections, coughing, poor […]
Sleeping patterns, muscle strength, cognitive function improved
(10/10/09, Spokane). A recent case study published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health shows promising results for a 2-year old boy suffering from Cerebral Palsy. “According to the published report, 10,000 children are born in the U.S. each year with Cerebral Palsy,” said Spokane-based Dr. Pat Dougherty, D.C. “This is an extremely […]
Exercise Can Have a Positive Impact on the Brain
Researchers see benefits beyond traditional thinking (02/02/2007, Spokane). It has long been accepted wisdom that exercising several times a week has many health benefits – from weight loss to preventing cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and Type 2 diabetes. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign believe you can add better brain function to the […]