Dr. Nicole Stoessel

10/19/2024

We have 5 locations to reach out if you are experiencing any neck/back pain. Please call 302-652-2225!

09/15/2022

09/12/2022

DAILY HEALTH UPDATE
Monday, September 12th, 2022 Courtesy of:

Back Pain Relief Chiropractic
Short Term Care for Your Neck and Back Pain.
302-652-BACK [2225]
www.prorehabchiro.com

Health Alert: The Cost of Forever Chemicals... Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals used to imbue heat-, oil-, stain-, grease-, and water-resistant properties to products such as food containers, clothes, and furniture and have been linked to several poor health outcomes. Because these chemicals linger in the body, they’re known as forever chemicals. According to a recent study, these chemicals may cost the United States health care system an estimated $63 billion dollars a year in medical costs and productivity losses due to the top conditions linked to PFAS exposure, including hypothyroidism and childhood obesity. Senior author Dr. Leonardo Trasande writes, “Our results strongly support the recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to lower the safe allowable level of these substances in water... Based on our estimates, the cost of eradicating contamination and replacing this class of chemical with safer alternatives is ultimately justified when considering the tremendous economic and medical risks of allowing them to persist in the environment.”
Exposure and Health, July 2022

Diet: Most Don’t Eat Enough Fruit and Vegetables. An analysis of data on eating patterns from health and nutrition surveys conducted between 1988 and 2018 found that more than half of all participants failed to meet recommendations of 1.5-2 servings of fruit and 2-3 servings of vegetables per day.
Journal of Renal Nutrition, July 2022

Exercise: Walking Suggestion for PAD Patients. New research suggests that for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), walking at a pace that induces leg discomfort results in better long-term walking performance than strolling at a comfortable pace or not walking at all. Journal of the American Heart Association, July 2022

Chiropractic: Manual Therapy Combo Benefits Cervicogenic Dizziness Patients. For individuals with dizziness caused by dysfunction in the cervical spine, researchers report that the combination of functional massage and manipulative therapy—treatments provided in a chiropractic setting—is an effective intervention for improving mechanosensitivity of the cervical muscles, neck-related disability, and dizziness symptoms. Life (Basel), July 2022

Mental Attitude: Anxiety Triggers. Healthline reports that the following are common triggers of anxiety: job- related stress; travel, drug or medication withdrawal, medication side effects, trauma, phobias, chronic pain or illness; depression, and caffeine. Healthline, July 2022

Wellness/Prevention: University Students Could Benefits from Less Phone Use. Questionnaires completed by 400 college students revealed that using a cellphone for six or more hours a day is linked to an elevated risk for eye strain, neck pain, back pain, weight gain, depression, loneliness, and mood disorders.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, July 2022

Quote: “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” ~ Izaak Walton

09/09/2022

DAILY HEALTH UPDATE
Friday, September 9th, 2022 Courtesy of:

Back Pain Relief Chiropractic
Short Term Care for Your Neck and Back Pain.
302-652-BACK [2225]
www.prorehabchiro.com

Health Alert: IBD Tied to High-Risk Pregnancies. A review of more than 8 million pregnancies found that women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—such as Crohn’s or colitis—had a higher risk of gestational diabetes, postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive complication, preterm delivery, fetal growth restriction, and fetal death. Senior study author Dr. Yezaz Ghouri writes, “Based on our findings, we suggest that women who have moderate to severe IBD should get pre-conception counseling and be treated aggressively to achieve remission prior to getting pregnant... Our study results illustrate the importance that IBD be optimally controlled prior to conception.” International Journal of Colorectal Disease, August 2022

Diet: Grapes May Counter Some Negative Effects of a High-Fat Diet. According to a recent study, adding two cups of grapes a day to a high-fat diet not only helps reduce fat build-up in the liver but it may also lower the risk of early death. Foods, July 2022

Exercise: Exercise Improves Function in Seniors with Chronic Kidney Disease. Older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often experience impaired physical function. A recent study found that CKD patients with multiple comorbidities who participated in a combined aerobic exercise and resistance training intervention experienced improved physical function. The findings suggest that exercise training should play a role in the management of CKD. American Journal of Kidney Disease, August 2022

Chiropractic: Mid-Back Posture and Back Pain in Teenagers. Among a group of 1,151 middle and high school students, researchers found that the teens with increased curvature of the thoracic spine had a slightly elevated risk for back pain. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining good spinal posture as back pain during adolescence may be associated with an increased risk for the condition in adulthood.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), June 2022

Mental Attitude: Mental Health Issues More Common in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Patients. Following a review of data concerning 3.5 million people, researchers report that children with type 1 diabetes have up to a two times increased risk for depression and a 1.6 times elevated risk for anxiety and stress-related disorders.
Diabetes Care, August 2022

Wellness/Prevention: Biggest Cancer Risk Factors in Men and Women. The American Cancer Society reports that family history, alcohol intake, red meat consumption, smoking, and physical inactivity are linked to an elevated cancer risk in men. Meanwhile, the data show that higher BMI, type 2 diabetes, hysterectomy, tubal ligation, family history, high blood pressure, smoking, and physical inactivity are associated with a greater cancer risk in women. Cancer, August 2022

Quote: “Precaution is better than cure.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

09/07/2022

DAILY HEALTH UPDATE
Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 Courtesy of:

Back Pain Relief Chiropractic
Short Term Care for Your Neck and Back Pain.
302-652-BACK [2225]
www.prorehabchiro.com

Health Alert: Children at Childcare Are Missing Out on Healthy Diets. Australian researchers surveyed 89 daycare centers and found that most provided children too many refined food products—such as cakes, cupcakes, and pancakes—and not enough fruit and vegetables. Additionally, the research team notes that nearly two-thirds of staff responsible for choosing meals had no nutrition training. Public Health Nutrition, June 2022

Diet: Eat More Fiber! A recent systematic review on the association of diet and the risk of cancer found that increased fiber intake is linked to a reduced risk for cancer of the colon, breast, and gastrointestinal tract. International Journal of Sciences and Nutrition, August 2022

Exercise: Passive Exercise Offers Health Benefits to the Brain. In this experiment, researchers observed that participants who passively exercised—their limbs were moved by mechanical means and not through their own efforts—experienced a similar increase in cerebral blood flow and an improvement in executive function skills as those who actively exercised. Study supervisor Dr. Matthew Heath notes, “The potential impact for people with limited or no mobility could be profound. If done regularly, the increase in blood flow to the brain and resultant improvement in executive function will, optimistically, become a compounding effect that has a significant impact on cognitive health and executive function.” Psychophysiology, July 2022

Chiropractic: Screen Time, Obesity, and Chronic Back Pain in Teenagers. During the course of a twelve-year study that followed over 420,000 preteens into early adulthood, researchers observed that an increased body mass index and excessive screen time are each associated with an elevated risk for chronic back pain.
European Journal of Pain, June 2022

Mental Attitude: Is There Actually “Good” Stress? An analysis of data collected from over 1,200 adults revealed that low or even moderate levels of stress appear to offer psychological benefits. Lead researcher Dr. Assaf Oshri explains, “Your body, your brain, your psychology, your neurological system, it's adapting to the stress, right? You're exposed to some level of stress, and that creates or initiates some preparing mechanism, if you wish, some reorganization that will prepare you for future encounters with stress.” Psychiatry Research, August 2022

Wellness/Prevention: Keep Those Teeth Pearly White. To prevent tooth discoloration, the Cleveland Clinic recommends the following: decrease coffee intake, give up smoking, floss and brush teeth regularly, have your teeth cleaned twice yearly, and visit the dentist if discoloration doesn’t decrease after changing your habits.
Cleveland Clinic, July 2022

Quote: “Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere.” ~ Jean Rhys

09/06/2022

DAILY HEALTH UPDATE
Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 Courtesy of:

Back Pain Relief Chiropractic
Short Term Care for Your Neck and Back Pain.
302-652-BACK [2225]
www.prorehabchiro.com

Health Alert: Early Menopause Linked to Greater Risk of Heart Problems. New research suggests that women who enter menopause after age 50 have a 11%, 23%, and 39% lower risk for incident heart failure than those who start menopause at age 45-49, 40-44, or before age 40, respectively. Additionally, the risk for atrial fibrillation is also elevated for women who enter early menopause. Study author Dr. Ga Eun Nam notes, “Women with premature menopause should be aware that they may be more likely to develop heart failure or atrial fibrillation than their peers... This may be good motivation to improve lifestyle habits known to be linked with heart disease, such as quitting smoking and exercising.” European Heart Journal, August 2022

Diet: B Vitamins May Play a Role in Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an advanced form of fatty liver disease that is characterized by inflammation and scarring in the liver tissue. A recent study found that supplementation with vitamins B9 and B12 appears to reverse this process and reduce NASH pathology. Journal of Hepatology, July 2022

Exercise: Nordic Walking Can Help Parkinson’s Patients. Nordic walking is a low-impact aerobic activity that involves walking with poles. A systematic review of twelve studies concluded that Nordic walking can improve walking ability and quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Health & Social Care in the Community, September 2022

Chiropractic: The Sacroiliac Joint Related Pain and Spinopelvic Mobility. Examinations of 245 patients, of which 49 had sacroiliac joint-related pain (SIJ-RP), revealed that those with SIJ-RP exhibited a less than five-degree difference in the forward tilt of the sacrum in sitting versus standing positions. Further analysis showed that this characteristic is linked to a 2.7 times increased risk for SIJ-RP. The findings suggest that assessing spinopelvic mobility may help clinicians confirm an SIJ-RP diagnosis. Spine, June 2022

Mental Attitude: When Possible, Talk in Person. Questionnaires completed by more than 3,000 college students revealed that participants tended to feel best after interacting with someone in person versus over a phone call or through texting or messaging online. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, July 2022

Wellness/Prevention: Practice Self-Care. It’s important to set aside time for self-care to be better equipped to handle all life can throw at you. The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that self-care includes the following: regular exercise, a healthy diet, staying hydrated, getting adequate sleep, engaging in relaxing activities, setting goals, prioritizing tasks, staying positive, practicing gratitude, and staying connected with friends and family. American Academy of Family Physicians, August 2022

Quote: “Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” ~ Paulo Coelho

09/05/2022

Experts estimate that whiplash associated disorders (WAD) from motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) affect about 300 for every 100,000 people in the Western each year. Suffice it to say, that’s a lot of people! Crash tests have demonstrated that the risk for whiplash is much greater when