HAPPY 4th of JULY! As we celebrate our Independence I encourage you to take a closer look at what you are “dependent” on. Do you use certain foods to sooth you? Do you plop down in front of the TV to ease your end-of-the-day STRESS? Do you “need” drugs to help you go to sleep, […]
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June 2011 – Spring Cleaning for Your Health
Hi, All June is here even though it may only feel like spring. With that in mind, have you done your “Spring Cleaning”? (Make sure to read all the way to the bottom, you will find important information on addressing the pesticides on you produce issue on the front page of today’s Chicago Tribune). Spring time brings with […]
May 2011 – Tips for Dealing with Your Stress
Hi All, May is here, Happy Mother’s Day (see exciting Mother’s Day & Stress Management Workshop Offers below)! May brings with it, sunnier days, warmer weather and hopefully more time outside. This entry into summer time does wonders for those who found the cold grey winter so challenging. Even though the nicer weather is good […]
April 2011 – The April Fool’s of Health and Healthcare
Hi All, Summer is here! APRIL FOOLS! Summer is not here but Spring is so how are you going to “Spring” your family toward a year of better health and a higher quality of life? Let’s look at the “April Fools” of health and healthcare: We have been programmed to think that we […]
Do Supplements Really Lack Scientific Proof?
The front page of today’s Chicago Tribune had an article “Supplements lack science, safety proof.” This inflammatory headline suggests many things that are not in this article or true. The article flags 1 specific nutritional supplement company that makes many claims about their supplements stating that the owners of the company are not MD’s or […]
March 2011 – Beat the Winter Blues
Hi All, Grey skies are going to clear up, so put on a happy face! Welcome to March and the official start of SPRING (March 20th). I see many people whose moods and health are negatively impacted by the winter cold and the Lack of Sunshine. For some, this is more severe than for others […]
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Respiratory Problems in Infants
A new study published in the January 2011 issue of Pediatrics demonstrated that low levels of vitamin D in cord-blood of newborns was associated with a higher risk of respiratory infections during the first months after birth and a higher risk of wheezing episodes throughout early childhood. The study found that 20% of newborns (922 […]
February 2011 Newsletter – Over 25 percent of children are taking prescription drugs
Hi All, We are already 1 month into the New Year. How is it going for you? Has your year started out GREAT? Are you keeping your resolutions and working toward your goals? If not, don’t be “blue.” Do you need help getting yourself and your family on the road to a better and healthier […]
FREE CARE for Buffalo Grove Emergency Workers
Stern Chiropractic is offering FREE adjustments on Thursday 2/3/11 to all Buffalo Grove Emergency Crews (Fire, Police, Streets & San …) that have been working overnight to help us all. I have asked the village manager to spread that message but if you know anyone who qualifies, let them know.
This is INSANE: Over 25% of children are taking prescription drugs for chronic ailments on a regular basis.
On December 28, 2010 the Wall Street Journal reported that recent data indicated that over 25% of children are taking prescription drugs for chronic conditions and nearly 7% are on two or more such drugs, These chronic conditions include: Asthma, Allergies, ADD/ADHD, High Cholesterol, Diabetes and Sleep issues. The article goes on to say, “prescribing […]