Unfortunately it seems as though everyone has been affected by cancer in one way shape or form.  Whether we know someone, have lost someone, or are battling it right now, it’s there… without a cure.  Chase Ringler and Cooper Cates are two little boys far too familiar with the disease.  They’re survivors of Neuroblastoma: an aggressive pediatric cancer that started in their nerve tissue and spread in tumor form metastasizing through their little bodies.  Fortunately, their cancer is in remission and minus the hearing aids and faded memories, these families are living fairly normal lives.

Everyone wonders what they can do or how one person can make a difference.  Well, here’s your chance.

You can volunteer donations of time, money, and efforts to Chase After a Cure.  All donations are sincerely appreciated and every penny goes directly to the MUSC Children’s Hospital Cancer Research Center.

The 3rd Annual Chase After a Cure Gala is Friday February 19th at the Marriott on Lockwood Blvd

Write up in the Post and Courier

Stay tuned to see inside the MUSC Children’s Hospital Darby Children’s Research Center with Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Jackie Kraveka

The spring allergy season is upon us and all reports are saying that it is a “bad one.” I love to chat with my patients about this topic. Why do some people have allergies and some people dont? If it was the pollen, dust, or dander that caused allergies, then wouldn’t it make sense that all of us would have symptoms?

This is a great topic to write about because it offers a glimpse into how the human body works. The “strength” of your immune system is the key ingredient in the conversation about allergies. Its not the allergen itself, but rather our body’s ability do process it.

Our nervous system controls and regulates every cell and process in the body. The autonomic nervous system, and specifically the parasympathetic nervous system, upregulates immune function and promotes defense against bacteria, viruses, allergens, etc. As Chiropractors, we adjust the spine to make sure the nervous system is able to do its job, free of interference.

We have patients that see great changes in their allergy symptoms with help from Chiropractic care. It is an important distinction to make, though, that we don’t treat allergies. We simple coordinate the nervous system which gives your body its best chance to fight off whatever may come your way.

If you or someone you know suffers from allergy symptoms, call or come down to The Joint... a chiropractic place and see if nervous system interference may be part of the problem.  Convenient hours, office visit only $20, call Dr. Brandon 843.654.4540 today to start feeling better soon.