May is Arthritis Awareness Month. There are over 100 different types of arthritis conditions, and it affects up to 60 million Americans of all ages
Read moreWhat The Body Can Tell Us About Consciousness
For more than 100 years, scientists have known that the vagus nerve carries signals between the organs and the brainstem. As part of the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest mode) the vagus regulates functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion. But new studies have shown signals carried by vagal fibers climb beyond the brainstem, revealing a broad interoceptive network in the brain that interprets internal changes, anticipates the body’s needs, and sends commands to fulfill them.
Read moreAcupuncture for Cancer Survivors
In the largest study on acupuncture and cancer patients to date, researchers found that two types of acupuncture significantly reduced survivors’ chronic pain. This 3-year clinical trial looked at electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture compared to “traditional care” which included pain medications including opioids and over-the-counter drugs. With the opioid crisis gaining widespread attention in recent years, it’s easy to understand why patients want an alternative solution to the various side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.
Read moreEvidence-Based Practice
Equilibrium is proud to be an evidence-based practice. Our owners, Chiropractors Nicole and Shireesh Bhalerao, are vocal advocates for the necessity of evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes. So, what does it mean to be “evidence-based”?
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