People often associate health care with getting sick or injured. However, certain forms of medicine, such as chiropractic care, offer benefits that you can always tap into — and it can even help you avoid injury in the future. Unlike traditional medical fields, chiropractic care takes a comprehensive approach to...
The gallbladder gets little attention until it starts causing problems. This small, pear-shaped organ is a digestive storage system of sorts. Its job is to hold and release bile, which is a substance your liver makes to help you digest fat. Adam Massoud, DC, provides whole-body, intuitive care to people...
It’s no surprise that pregnancy comes with hormonal changes and discomfort. But did you know they’re directly linked? Between 50-80% of women experience back pain during their pregnancy. For some, it causes a mild inconvenience. But for others, it can become chronic and even debilitating 10% of the time. Adam...
People often underestimate the effect stress has on daily life. After all, it’s a normal reaction that helps us respond to unexpected or demanding situations. However, there’s a lot more to stress than meets the eye, because it causes emotional and physical responses in the body. As a result, living...
Did you know that not all headaches are the same? Instead, there are more than 150 types, and up to 75% of adults around the world have at least one headache a year. Each headache comes with unique symptoms and causes, including tension headaches. As many as 2 in 3 Americans get tension headaches. Unlike other...
Whether you’ve experienced chronic pain for several months or several years, it’s no secret that it can interfere with your daily life and mental health. Unfortunately, many habits can make symptoms even worse. At Greenwich Wellness in Greenwich, Connecticut, Adam Massoud, DC, helps people find the root cause of their pain and creates...
When you think of your gastrointestinal (GI) health, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it food? While it’s true that your diet plays a vital role in keeping your digestive system humming, it’s also essential to look at which nutrients those foods provide. At Greenwich Wellness in...
Approximately 39 million Americans live with migraine headaches. If you’re one of them, you know firsthand how debilitating their symptoms can be. And, as if the headache wasn’t bad enough, many of the medications doctors prescribe to migraine sufferers come with equally unpleasant side effects. Sound familiar? We’ve got good news: Chiropractic...
Most people know they should follow a healthy diet. However, that’s often easier said than done in today’s busy world. On top of that, even if you make the best choices, it can be nearly impossible to get all of the vitamins and nutrients you need through diet alone. Unfortunately,...
No one should live in pain. But, before reaching for that bottle of pain relievers, it’s essential to understand your treatment options, so you can get the safest and most effective relief available. At Greenwich Wellness in Greenwich, Connecticut, Adam Massoud, DC, offers pain management solutions that support your body’s...
When you’re injured, you may immediately apply the RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) protocol, or maybe you turn to pain medication to see you through. While those are both effective initial treatments, what you really need is a plan to help you heal and recover completely. Here at Greenwich Wellness,...
Sitting At A Desk, Driving, Exercise, And Negative Emotions All Place Stress On Our Brain Transmissions. Muscles are how we move about and perform our daily tasks, from running and working all the way to breathing and digestion. Your muscles connect one bone to another, resulting in joint mobility. But...
Concussions are a very common occurrence, especially in young athletes. The first thing to do is the have the proper testing done to examine the cranium, neck, and brain. We are learning a lot more about the impacts and diagnostic criteria for concussions, and I hope we continue to do...
76% Of Patients Who Underwent Chiropractic Care Saw Improvements On Their Mental And Emotional Health! Many associate chiropractic care with treating the physical aches and pains of daily life, but for many, chronic pain stems from depression and anxiety. Depression alone affects over 15 million Americans, and the mental health...
The Need For Chiropractic Care Can Begin As Early As Birth. The need for chiropractic care can begin as early as birth. As many of us are aware, the birthing process can be quite physical for both mother and child. Along with natural birth imparting mechanical normal stressors to both...
Ever wondered what CBD is and how it works? CBD is the acronym for Cannabidiol (one of many cannabinoids), which are naturally occurring in all mammals. We all have an endocannabinoid system in our bodies that produces and interacts with endo- and phyto-cannabinoids. Regular usage of CBD will balance out...
Chiropractic Adjustments Increase Nervous System Signal Transmission! The basic function of your nervous system is to carry messages from your brain out to the rest of your body. This makes the brain like a supercomputer that controls the rest of the body’s functions. The brain utilizes your spine and nerves...
Chiropractic Adjustments Relieve Arthritis By Allowing Joints To Move Without Friction! What should you do about arthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA), the form most commonly referred to as arthritis, is a degenerative condition. That means it will get worse with time if you don’t treat it. OA is basically a result of...
Chiropractic Care Helps Athletes Prevent And Recover From Injuries It’s estimated that 90% of professional athletes seek chiropractic care to improve their performance, prevent injury, and recover faster. All sports involve impact to the joints of the body in some repetitive form, ultimately leading to stress on the structures and...
Chiropractic Care Can Reduce Recurring Headaches In Adults And Children! Everyone knows what a headache feels like, and those fortunate to have tried chiropractic know what it feels like when one goes away after an adjustment! But sadly nowadays, many children are also getting headaches. We know one major reason...
Don’t Let Spring Allergies Bring You Down The arrival of spring brings air full of nature’s new life-pollen. For many of us, the body becomes sensitive to this normally tolerated and generally considered harmless substance. This can lead to a very uncomfortable spring, summer, and fall for many people who...
Millions Of People Have A Story To Tell About Their Struggles With Infertility Spring is in the air, and just like the animals outside, family planning is on the minds of many young couples. Those couples who struggle with fertility are often looking for any edge possible when it comes...
An Estimated 3 Million Cases Of Insomnia Are Reported Each Year. Chiropractic Adjustments Have Been Reported To Help You Sleep Better! In these modern times we all have places to be, projects in the works, and people relying on us. You can eat right, maintain an active lifestyle and hold...
Research Suggests That The Rise Of Natural, Non-Invasive Therapies Used In Combination Is Generating A Decrease In Prescription Medications And Producing Faster Results For Patients. A Word on Treating Chronic Pain Using Chiropractic Care and Natural Treatments Research suggests that the rise of natural, non-invasive therapies used in combination is...
The Journal of the National Cancer Institute published an article stating that Gamma-linolenic Acid (GLA), the essential omega-6 that is found in evening primrose, black currant seed, and borage oil, can inhibit the action of the cancer gene Her-2/neu. This gene is responsible for almost 30 percent of all breast...
