Whiplash & Car Accidents

December 1, 2020 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

If you use any type of transportation, you run the risk of being involved in an accident. One of the most common injuries is whiplash. The US National Library of Medicine’s National Institutes of Health defines whiplash as “an acceleration–deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck” that “may result in bony or soft-tissue injuries.” …

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Benefits of Pomegranates

August 24, 2020 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

Did you know that pomegranates are berries and their seeds are called arils? The fruit grows on a shrub and although the skin is thick and inedible, the arils can be eaten raw or processed into pomegranate juice. Pomegranates are considered by many to be one of the healthiest foods you can eat, as one …

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The Benefits of Black Cumin Seed

August 24, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

by Dr. Andrea DelMonte, D.C., M.S.A.   Also known by its Latin name, Nigella sativa, black cumin seed is an annual flowering plant from the buttercup family and are native to southern Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia. The seeds are smaller than sesame seeds, and dark, almost black. The seeds have been used for …

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What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?

August 21, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) causes brief episodes of mild to intense dizziness. It’s usually caused by changing the position of your head, such as when you tip your head up or down, when you lie down, turn over, or sit up in bed. Sometimes, the eyes will shake rapidly making it difficult to focus …

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Why Do I Have Back Pain When I Wake Up?

August 6, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

I hear this question frequently from many of my patients; they ask “why does my back hurt when I was up in the morning?” They say they go to bed feeling fine, but wake up in the morning with back pain.  Often, this is something they say has been happening for a long time.  They …

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How do water and toothpaste affect my thyroid gland?

August 5, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a chemical that is commonly added to public water supply, an ingredient in toothpaste, and a tooth decay preventive treatment provided to many children in the United States.  Fluoride is a naturally occurring element in the halogen group, as are iodide and chloride and bromide.  Fluoride is commonly added to …

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Body

August 3, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

The human body is a great, sweaty, fluid-filled machine, moving and mixing chemicals with precision and coordination, making everything from memories to mucus. Here we explore some of the complex, beautiful or just plain gross mysteries of how you function.   Skin Your skin has four colors.  All skin, without coloring, would appear creamy white. …

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Healthy sources of protein for breakfast

August 2, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

Breakfast is the most important meal of your day.  Don’t skip it! What you eat for breakfast sets the tone for how you will feel for the rest of the day, and how well your body will meet the demands you put on it.  Not eating enough protein will leave you feeling fatigued … and …

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Why is the thyroid gland so important?

August 1, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck.  It is one of many glands in the endocrine system in the body that regulate the function, growth and development of virtually every cell, tissue and organ in the body.  Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. If you imagine …

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When Is Stress Ever Good For Anyone?

July 31, 2018 DrDelMonte 0 Comments

Everyone knows what stress is, but have you ever heard of stress being good?  Eustress is a positive response to stress that is healthy, or gives one a feeling of satisfaction or other positive feelings.  The word was created by endocrinologist Hans Selye as a way to distinguish that many different kinds of stress that …

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