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What's the difference between sick care and health care?

Sick care is largely about relieving or suppressing symptoms. Health care is about improving performance. While sick care is about how you feel, health care is about how you function. Sick care is what you do to treat an obvious problem, and health care is what you do to avoid the problem and advance your well-being.

Why does chiropractic work?

Chiropractic works because your nervous system, consisting of your brain, spinal cord and all the nerves of your body, controls and regulates every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. A chiropractor locates and reduces areas of nervous system compromise (usually along the spine) so your capacity to heal is restored. Chiropractic works by helping your body work as it was designed.

Sunshine Link to Cataracts

A cataract is a clouding over the eye lens that makes images appear blurry. It’s like trying to see something outside a frosted window. The lens in your eye is usually clear; it helps the eye focus so we can see things close up or far away. It is made up of protein and water that allow light to pass through it. As we age, the protein may bunch together and cloud the lens. This develops into a cataract and it becomes harder to see clearly.

Many studies suggest that ultraviolet (UV) light exposure causes cataracts. Eye care experts recommend the use of sunglasses that screen out UV light rays, or regular glasses with a clear anti-UV coating, and brimmed hats or visors to further protect the eyes.

Other studies indicate that diabetes, the use of steroids, diuretics and tranquilizers, eating too much salt, air pollution, cigarette smoke, exposure to lead and heavy alcohol use may cause cataracts.

If symptoms become severe, and loss of vision interferes with your daily routines, surgery may be recommended. During surgery, the clouded lens is removed and replaced with a clear, plastic intraocular lens implant.