WHAT IS HYDROTHERAPY? Hydrotherapy is the use of water to produce therapeutic benefits. This can be done through administering liquids (warm water), solids (ice), or gas (steam) When combined with aromatherapy, the therapeutic effects are enhanced. Hydrotherapy is becoming increasingly more popular as an alternative to drug therapy.
CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS Chiropractic adjustments are specialized maneuvers that restore motion and alignment to joints. To combat knee pain , Dr Lapointe may adjust the knee joint directly or just the spine and hips. How does restoring alignment to the hips →
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A HEALTHY SPINE Doctors of chiropractic, such as Dr.Lapointe, focus on preventing health problems before the onset of symptoms. Specifcally, chiropractors examine the spine for postural misalignments: areas in the spine where bones (vertebrae) are askew. This condition, known as →
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Some children don’t like to brush their teeth Possibly they don’t like the taste of the toothpaste. Change it. Select one with pleasant taste that contains fluoride but no sugar. Perhaps the toothbrush is too big or too hard and →
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CLEANING INFANT’S TEETH Start cleaning the baby’s mouth during the first few days after birth. After every feeding, wipe the baby’s gums with a damp washcloth or gauze pad to remove the dental plaque formed on the surfaces of teeth and gums. When the first teeth erupt, they can be cleaned with a clean damp washcloth.
BRUSHING YOUR CHILD’S TEETH After the first birthday start brushing the baby’s teeth with a small, extra soft toothbrush. The best method is to be behind your child and looking directly into the mouth. Use a very small quantity of →
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THE FIRST DENTAL VISIT Your child’s first visit to the dentist should be made after the first teeth erupt and usually before the first birthday. Tooth decay may appear soon after the eruption of the very first tooth. It is →
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