Onward Toward Scoliosis Prevention…….Not Just Treatment!

The amount of scoliosis research has grown considerably over the last decade, with much of it devoted to non-surgical, conservative exercise-based treatment options. While this trend is extremely positive, it is still nonetheless geared toward treating the symptom of a whole-body disorder we all know as scoliosis. While the conventional medical community continues to look [...]

By |2024-01-16T13:54:25-05:00February 11th, 2014|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Endometrial cancer and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

Information sourced from NEJM Journal Watch:   Endometrial Cancer: Another Reason to Limit Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Soda   Regardless of body-mass index, women who drank sugar-sweetened beverages had excess risk for estrogen-dependent endometrial neoplasia.   Although the link between obesity and endometrial cancer is well established, how might intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) affect risk [...]

By |2024-01-16T13:56:59-05:00February 5th, 2014|Cancer Therapies, Dr. Strauchman, Food for Thought|0 Comments

The Neurochemistry of Scoliosis

In a previous post, I discussed how scoliosis is not a disorder that is ever going to be prevented if we only concern ourselves with looking at the spine and biomechanical components. We have to begin looking at how correcting the known neurological and hormonal precursors to scoliosis as early as possible may help [...]

By |2023-09-12T11:35:45-04:00February 3rd, 2014|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Treating the Whole Scoliosis Patient

Everywhere we look there is information on scoliosis treatment. In the conventional medical world, we have 3 different treatments: do nothing (wait & see), rigid bracing, or fusion surgery. The alternatives to these are largely focused on various exercise methods. There is Schroth, FITS, SEAS, DoboMed, and CLEAR. Although all of these options may be [...]

By |2024-01-16T13:57:59-05:00January 29th, 2014|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Recent Scoliosis Articles

The Unseen Dangers of Scoliosis – Jonathan Goh | The Malaysian ... www.mmgazette.com 10/4/13 In the three years of working as a physiotherapist, no cases that I have seen or treated has touched me on a personal level more than patients suffering from scoliosis. What is scoliosis you may ask? Scoliosis is an abnormal ... [...]

By |2024-01-16T14:13:37-05:00October 18th, 2013|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Dr. Morningstar to present scoliosis treatment research

Dr. Morningstar found out earlier this week that he will be presenting research on scoliosis treatment at the 2013 annual meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). His abstracts include research on neurotransmitter imbalance patterns in scoliosis patients, manipulation under anesthesia for the treatment of adult degenerative scoliosis, and is a [...]

By |2024-01-16T14:16:57-05:00March 8th, 2013|Announcements, Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Taking Care of your Thyroid

Some steps and tips on how to help out your thyroid and its function!   3 simple steps to boost your thyroid | Health Newsletter I recommend getting 300 mcg of iodine daily for optimal thyroid health. 2. Almost as important is the amino acid L-tyrosine. Your thyroid uses tyrosine as the second primary nutrient, [...]

By |2024-01-16T14:14:07-05:00March 6th, 2013|Dr. Morningstar, Dr. Strauchman|0 Comments

Scoliosis Support Groups, Research Participation, and New Scoliosis Genetic Research

  Curvy Girls is a great support group for girls affected by scoliosis. Below is a link to  new chapter in Illinois: Local Girl Starts Scoliosis Support Group | 23 WIFR Rockford - The ...   Here is a link for adult women with scoliosis to participate in a scoliosis study in Ontario. There is [...]

By |2024-01-16T14:16:26-05:00February 26th, 2013|Dr. Morningstar, Scoliosis|0 Comments

Natural approaches to Autism

Learning about new natural treatments for people affected by autism and the benefits of these approaches.    Alternative Treatments for Autism There are several alternative treatments that one can get to treat autism especially in children. This article will inform you more about these processes.   Homeopathic remedies for autism spectrum disorder | Natural... According [...]

By |2024-01-16T14:17:35-05:00February 22nd, 2013|Dr. Morningstar|0 Comments
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