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Autoimmune Disease, There is Another Way

Reversing Autoimmune Disorders by Treating the Root Cause Dr. Kevin Ritzenthaler, DC, DCBCN Autoimmune diseases are reaching epidemic levels, in part, because there are so many of them.  Current medicine lists between 80 and 100 different types of autoimmune disorders or diseases.  Some of the more common ones include Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA),…

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Why Athletes Should See A Chiropractor Regularly

Being an athlete can take a toll on your body. From rigorous training, to exerting competitions, to a strict diet, each sport has its own unique set of circumstances which can leave your body bruised, beaten, and battered. However, there are several measures you can take to ensure your body is well taken care of…

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What Is High Intensity Laser Therapy?

Having chronic pain can be physically and mentally debilitating. Most of the time, drugs and anti-inflammatory medications only serve to mask the issue, rather than to correct it. There is a different treatment approach which can greatly decrease the pain and symptoms associated with a variety of ailments, while increasing the quality of life. High…

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How To Take Back Control Of Your Lifestyle

A back injury, knee injury, or joint pain can hinder your lifestyle. An injury, pain, or general discomfort can alter the way you move, the way you exercise, and even have a negative impact on your overall health and happiness. At Innovative Health, our local chiropractors want to help you take back control over your…

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What’s Really Causing Your GI Discomfort?

Food Sensitivities: A Common and Misunderstood Culprit It’s estimated that as many as 80 percent of Americans have some type of food sensitivity or intolerance.  These intolerances are very different, much more common than traditional food allergies, and are linked to a variety of GI disorders (IBS, IBD, Chron’s, colitis), autoimmune disorders (psoriasis, Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s…

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Why All The Talk About Gluten?

Why All the Talk about Gluten? And why “Gluten Free” is not necessarily a life sentence. There’s a lot of talk about gluten these days. At any gathering including food, you’re likely to encounter someone who is eating gluten free and gluten-free labels are becoming commonplace on grocery store shelves. But why? How is it…

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Dangers of Acid Reflux Medications

Is that little purple pill doing more harm than good? Dr. Kevin E. Ritzenthaler, DC, DCBCN Do experience any of these symptoms? Burning in the chest and throat Excessive belching or burping after meals Chest pain (sometimes confused with a heart attack) Chronic cough, sore throat, and hoarse voice Food repeating on you The sensation…

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Sitting is the New Smoking

Yes, Physical Inactivity is THAT Bad for You. Dr. Kevin Ritzenthaler, DC, DCBCN You’ve seen the headlines and heard the news stories declaring that a sedentary lifestyle is bad for your health. How bad?  Some compare its effects to being as dangerous as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. “Sitting is the new smoking” is…

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Is the Medical Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Backward?

A Functional Medicine Point of View Dr. Kevin Ritzenthaler, DC, DCBCN Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, non-accident lower-limb amputations, and new cases of blindness among adults.  In 2012, the cost of the disease was estimated at $245 billion. If America is one of the world’s leading super-powers, then why is it that…

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