Holistic Health Tips from NYC Chiropractor Dr. Louis Granirer

Many runners and athletes have experienced a very frustrating injury called shin splints. Usually, the pain from shin splints develops over a period of time and gets worse with changes or increased intensity of an activity. Depending on the severity, it can put an athlete on the sidelines and become a chronic condition if not treated properly. The shin bone is also known as the tibia (although the fibula is also considered to be part of the shin). The two major muscles involved with shin splints are the tibialis anterior and the tibialis posterior. The tibialis anterior travels down the inside of the shin and connects to the top of the foot, while the tibialis posterior travels below the knee towards the back of the leg and connects to the medial arch of the foot. Shin splints are a result of muscle imbalances in the tibialis musculature, as well as imbalances in the Sharpey's fibers. Sharpey's fibers are connective tissue consisting of collagen which connect the outer layer ...

Who hasn't had a moment while washing your hair when you think that there is way too much hair that just came out of that head of yours? Some hair loss is normal as we age, but there are natural ways that can help to support the existing hair you have and to prevent future hair loss. About eighty percent of the population has had some concern about hair loss. This is why the hair loss industry is a 3.5 billion dollar industry. Here are some tips on helping with hair loss issues. Why is hair loss seen mostly in men and women that are over 35 years old? One of the reasons is that with age, our digestive system , which absorbs our nutrients, loses about 10 percent of its capacity to function with every passing decade. By the time we are 70, we have lost about 40 percent of the digestive capacity we had when we were 30. This is why an 80-year-old person may have thinning hair, brittle nails, and a lack of skin elasticity. The hair, skin and nails are the last areas of the body to get...

Winter is here, although it has been a much warmer entry compared to the past couple of years. Winter is the season of storage, rebuilding, and restoration. In nature, it is the time when things slow down, and many aspects of life go internal to prepare for spring. We are all a part of the natural rhythms of nature, and although many of us fight against this, it important to realize that our activities and rest should be modified accordingly during this time. In Chinese medicine, the organ systems associated with the winter season are the kidney and the bladder. The kidney is the storehouse of the vital energy of the body. By nourishing the body's kidney energy, you are helping it to replenish energy stores. Many people find that they want to nap and sleep more during this time, and it is very good to sleep and nap more. Here are some winter lifestyle tips that can help your body during this time: Exercise Tips Many of us do the same activities every season of the year without co...

The incidence of fibroids in women has risen exponentially in the last 20 years. Approximately 80 percent of women will develop at least one uterine fibroid at some point in their lives. Some women are never made aware that they have a fibroid, and because of its relatively small size, never have symptoms. Other women are faced with heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged periods, severe cramping, bladder problems, low back pain, and may even be prevented from carrying a pregnancy to full term. The average fibroid size is somewhere between a walnut and a lacrosse ball. The overall consensus in the medical and alternative healthcare fields is that the causation of fibroids is related to hormone imbalance in the body. Specifically, the most commonly accepted hormone imbalances that may cause uterine fibroids are estrogen and progesterone. Since, the endocrine system is interconnected with many different organs and glands, it is not far-fetched to assume the possibility that imbalances in...

People are often complaining of some form of pain related to sitting at their desk job. Whether it's wrist pain from working on a computer, or low back pain , many people feel as though their desk job is hurting them. We've known for years that prolonged sitting puts more pressure on the low back by significantly increasing the weight on the intervertebral disc. It also causes certain muscles in your hips to physically shorten and inactivates the gluteus muscles which are essential for lower back stability. Recent studies indicate that prolonged sitting goes way beyond the toll it takes on our musculoskeletal systems. These studies point to the connection between prolonged sitting and the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and even mortality. So what does this mean for the majority of office workers out there? It's time to make some significant changes in your work routine. That does not mean people should quit thei...

More Tips to Get Some Sleep There is no doubt about it, getting enough sleep is one of the most important aspects of health. Lack of sleep has been linked to an increase in depression, obesity, endocrine imbalances and chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Why do so many of us have issues going to sleep, staying asleep, or getting enough sleep?? There are multiple reasons, from nutritional deficiencies to a growing and insurmountable daily checklist. Many people are sleep deprived and need help. If you are sleeping less than 7 hours per night, then you are not getting enough sleep. Catching up and sleeping longer on weekends is not going to make up for the sleep that you are missing out on during the week. You actually throw your body off more with an inconsistent sleep schedule.  Yes, we all have hectic lives and a lot to do during our days, but multiple studies suggest that nothing can replace getting at least 7 hours of sleep per night. Here are My Tip...

We've all been taught to stretch, stretch, stretch-before and even after our workouts. Somewhere along the way most of us have been taught that stretching is the best way to prevent injury. There is absolutely no evidence, I repeat NO evidence, that static stretching prevents injury and is beneficial before or after working out. Most people do not realize that the stretching they are doing is actually weakening their muscles and is increasing the likelihood of injury. The two most common types of stretching are static stretching and dynamic stretching. Static stretching (which is the most common type of stretching that most of us have been taught to do before we workout) is performed at rest and results in the lengthening and elongation of a muscle to an end position. Usually, the static stretch is held between thirty and sixty seconds. Dynamic stretching is safer and more effective than static stretching and is the active movement of muscles that brings forth a stretch-but i...