I finally got to try out cupping therapy! While the practice dates back to 300 A.D. in Egypt, it was recently made famous by Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer, Michael Phelps, when he showed up on the starting block sporting baseball sized hickeys along his neck, shoulders, and back. Today it is most commonly practiced by […]
Scheduling your own Adjustment is even easier than before with the Baltuska Chiropractic Online Scheduling Application for your smart phone! Follow these 4 easy steps below: (It takes less than 30 seconds) 1. Open your smart phone internet browser and go to my website: www.baltuska.com 2. Touch the button along the bottom panel of your phone that […]
I enjoyed floating in a sensory deprivation chamber much more than I thought I would. The 60 minute float session in 10 inches of body temperature saltwater flew by, and when the lights began to signal that my time was up, I wished that I could stay a bit longer. With the extreme silence, I […]
I love the refreshing feeling of starting new by dropping everything and starting over. These feelings are common around the new year. If you have the craving for something new and wish to create a healthier life, we have plenty of opportunities for you to engage in: Chiropractic: First Adjustment $50 and every return Adjustment $30 Acupuncture: […]
Listen to Music to Achieve a Better Workout Next time you are gearing up for your workout, don’t forget your headphones. Listening to music while working out is a simple and very effective way to enhance your performance and get more out of your exercise routine. Research continues to demonstrate that exercisers rate their session […]
Stop Waking Up with Neck Pain and Headaches We spend a third of our lives sleeping. Let’s make sure that our bodies find a comfortable resting position during this time. Most of our day-to-day tasks encourage our heads to drift forward over our shoulders causing tremendous strain on the muscles, tendons, joints, nerves and bones. […]
Natural Alternatives for Heartburn and Acid Reflux Medications Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid are taken daily by 20 million Americans for heartburn symptoms. These drugs have been linked to a heightened risk for a number of serious health problems that are much scarier than heartburn, including: chronic kidney disease, pneumonia, osteoporosis, hip […]
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A charley horse, or muscle cramp, is a common condition that results in your muscles becoming tight, stiff and extremely painful. These muscle cramps are referred to as “charley horses” because of Charley “Old Hoss” Radbourne, an 1880s-era baseball pitcher who often suffered from muscle cramps during games. What Causes a Charley Horse? About 1 […]
Top 10 health problems from drinking soda pop: 1. Extra weight and obesity 2. Liver damage 3. Tooth decay 4. Kidney stones and chronic kidney disease 5. Diabetes 6. Heartburn & acid reflux 7. Osteoporosis (soft, brittle bones) 8. Hypertension (high blood pressure) 9. Heart disease 10. Impaired digestion and gastrointestinal distress Here is what happens […]
