Category Archives: Research

Axialtrac – Greatest advancement to Flexion-Distraction in the past 50 years!

We have added the most advanced piece of equipment that improves on the existing gold standard for non-invasive disc decompression. There are only a few in the state of Illinois and make treatment times cut by 30% without any risk. … Continue reading

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What is Niacin?

Niacin (vitamin B3, nicotinic acid), Niacinamide Background Vitamin B3 is made up of niacin (nicotinic acid) and its amide, niacinamide, and can be found in many foods, including yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, and cereal grains. Dietary tryptophan … Continue reading

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Glucosamine Sulfate Research – Double Blind Study

Glucosamine Sulfate Use and Delay of Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis A 3-Year, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-blind Study Karel Pavelká, MD, PhD; Jindriska Gatterová, MD; Marta Olejarová, MD; Stanislav Machacek, MD; Giampaolo Giacovelli, PhD; Lucio C. Rovati, MD  Arch Intern Med. 2002;162:2113-2123. Background  Conventional symptomatic treatments for osteoarthritis do not … Continue reading

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What is Glucosamine?

Glucosamine Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate is a normal constituent of glycoaminoglycans in cartilage matrix and synovial fluid. Available evidence from randomized controlled trials supports the use of glucosamine sulfate in the … Continue reading

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Press Release: Effective Treatment for Osteoarthritis – Glucosamine Sulfate

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common complaints that presents to our office on a daily basis which fortunately can be treated effectively with a supplement known as Glucosamine sulfate. In the past few decades, extremely favorable and extensive research has shown that Glucosamine sulfate … Continue reading

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Research Supporting Chiropractic

Numerous studies have shown that chiropractic treatment is both safe and effective.  The following are excerpts from a few of the more recent studies.  By examining the research supporting chiropractic care, you will find that chiropractic offers tremendous potential in … Continue reading

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