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What I love about my job and what I feel is my strength as a chiropractor for the past 30+ years, is that I always look for solutions.  Not to just help your back or neck pain, but solutions to help you avoid future episodes of pain and improve your overall health and vitality. One...
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Is whenever a patient quits care.  Fortunately, it does not happen often, but when it does…understandably the staff and I are sad. Patients stop care early-on in their treatment plan for two main reasons… either they have experienced significant relief and they are feeling great or because they are experiencing little to no changes in...
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Do you take ibuprofen for muscle and joint pain on a regular basis? Perhaps even every day?   May I inquire how that has been working for you?  What if I told you that, while you may experience temporary relief, over the long haul, you are actually making your joints worse? The good news is,...
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I’m referring to that little kink you have in your neck or back. What’s that you say, you have one in both your neck and back?  I thought so. Something else I can almost bet is that it has become progressively worse over the years, no matter how many times you “crack” your own neck...
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Schools generally require all student athletes to have an up to date physical exam on file in order to be cleared for their sport. This exam can be the yearly wellness visit most pediatricians perform or be done by a nurse and include an eye, ear, nose and throat exam, as well as a scoliosis...
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Our bodies can use different fuels to heal and keep going strong.  Specifically, these fuels are carbohydrates and fat (also known as ketones). The standard operating system for our bodies is to run on carbohydrates.  They are a quick source of energy.  Carbohydrates, burn like a fireplace – producing smoke and soot.  On the other...
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Do you think about drinking water more in the summer to replace the water lost through perspiration?  While that is a good idea, the reality is that we should always be hydrating our bodies, even in the dead of winter.  Research has shown that 70-80% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. What’s the big deal?  We’ve...
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What images are conjured up for you when you think about the word stress?  Many people recognize the existence of physical stress but when you say the word STRESS, mental stress is what typically first comes to mind.  Those are just two-dimensions of stress.  Did you know that there is a third called biochemical stress...
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We recently had the pleasure of seeing a returning patient who had not received chiropractic treatment for 6 years.  She called because her neck gave out, although she felt it coming on for a while.  In fact, she said she was telling her husband for months that she needed to get back to see Dr....
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Helping You Find Wellness

Dr. Holst’s ultimate goal is for all of his patients to achieve wellness. Why is wellness better than simply “getting better?” Wellness is your optimal health. Dr. Holst’s over 30-year experience has enabled him to look deeply into determining the real cause of your pain. “I always take the time to fully explain my findings to you. We want to go beyond making you feel better, while being mindful of your time and individual concerns.”