At Kirkland Health Institute in Kirkland, WA, we strive to educate our patients on chronic health conditions and the ways that natural healing can help them. Our blogs provide reliable information on how you can lead a more active lifestyle and take steps toward healthy living.
Why Do You Get Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? Commonly called your lower back, the lumbar spine is comprised of the 5 largest vertebrae of the 12 that make up your spinal column. These vertebrae are referred to as L1 – L5, and require some of the largest of the body’s muscles to support them. Separating each vertebrae are discs, which help absorb the shock and pressure placed on your spine every day. The spinal canal runs ...
Would You Drop Weight for a Healthier Life? Obesity is a growing problem in our society. It is not uncommon for people to have health complications such as diabetes, neuropathies, fatigue and pain as a result of having excess weight. If you are 20, 50 or 100 pounds overweight, that is just like carrying around an extra 20-100 lbs of bricks everywhere you go! This is a cumulative stress that will keep you from enjoying ...