Diary of a NJ Chiropractor

My trip to Colombia with photos and more.

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My trip to Colombia with photos and more. When many people think of Colombia, the term Narco comes to mind due to the problems in the 1980s and ’90s with the drug trade that enriched drug lords and terrorized the country.   The problems eventually came to an end with a political agreement signed in 2016 between the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ) and President Ron Manuel Santos. While not every area of the country was as affected by the problems back then, as one of our guides said ” You never knew if your father was coming home Read More »

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic work but scientists don’t understand why according to the NY Times.

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Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic work but scientists don’t understand why according to the NY Times. Ozempic, by Novo Nordisk a popular diabetes drug became a sensation as it was discovered patients also lost weight while they stayed on the drug.   Also known as Wegovy, Mounjaro, Rybelsus and others that are coming soon, the manufacturer suggests that the drug also may protect against certain  heart problems and have other health effects as well Insurance companies, however, will deny the use of the drug for weight loss even though it has proven benefits that can give protection against many obesity Read More »

Why does your body ache and how can you age better?  Ask your chiropractor first.

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Why does your body ache and how can you age better?  Ask your chiropractor first. A common thing I have discussed with patients is achiness especially as we age.   Most of us can relate to the idea that we wake up in the morning and our body has a discussion with us, only we don’t always like what it has to say.   The band Little Feat had a song called Old Folks Boogie that has the lyric I love that says “Oh you know, that you’re over the hill when your mind makes a promise that your body can’t fill; Read More »

Shape Magazine reviews the 9 best Hoka shoes.

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Shape Magazine reviews the 9 best Hoka shoes. Hoka has become one of the most popular running shoes.   The company began with a unique shoe approach involving a deep pocket design that offers a straight last and a wide bottom that absorbs shock differently than many other running shoes. Eventually, the shoe company was purchased by Deckers, who owns many other major brands such as Uggs, and has since undergone further development with many different models and wide distribution. The shoes are especially popular with people who have flat feet as they reduce heel impact. Recently, Shape Magazine reviewed what Read More »

Reduce your risk of kidney stones through consuming more of these foods.

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Consuming these foods reduces your risks of kidney stones. Kidney stones can be excruciatingly painful and result from a PH that is too alkaline.   In other words, when your PH is more basic, stones are more likely to form as the minerals come out of solution. A new Swiss study shows that kidney stone formers have lower consumption of vegetables, nuts, seeds, and alcoholic beverages compared with non-formers, and they are more likely to consume soft drinks. The good news is that you can reduce your risk through diet. Check out the details from MedPage in the article below Kidney Read More »