Author Archives: Dr. Mike

About Dr. Mike

Dr. Mike has been practicing family, wellness chiropractic since 2001. He is always working to make sure you are receiving excellent care and information to make the best health choices for you and your family.

Is Enriched Cereal with Iron Good for You?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Dr. Mike

I came across this video on YouTube called ‘Shocking Truth About Cereal Exposed 2012‘ and I have to say, it was definitely shocking!  The video shows that the iron used in an enriched box of cereal are actual metallic iron … Continue reading →

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Can antioxidants prevent the flu?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Dr. Mike

If you are wondering why some people get the flu, while others don’t, you are not alone.  Researchers at the University of Michigan did a study to find out just why one person is hacking and sneezing, while the other … Continue reading →

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Beat ‘Bad’ Cholesterol with Better Food

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Dr. Mike

A Canadian study has found that certain foods are better at decreasing bad cholesterol than cholesterol lowering statin drugs, and diets high in saturated fats. http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-cholesterol-lowering-foods-20110824,0,7258520.story This article puts it nicely, “what you eat may be more important than what … Continue reading →

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Dr. Mike Carreira’s Chiropractic Experience

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Dr. Mike

Dr. Mike speaks about his experience with chiropractic as a patient finding relief from a work related injury that led to back pain, his journey to becoming a chiropractor and the role chiropractic plays in his role as a father.

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Hospital visit riskier than flying!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Dr. Mike

According to a new World Health Organization report, a hospital visit is riskier than flying on a plane. http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/22/patient-safety-hospital-infections.html. Some people are going to misread this blog and think I am saying hospitals are killers, don’t ever go to one, … Continue reading →

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An Aspirin a Day Keeps…. WHAT?!?!?

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Dr. Mike

I was digging around in my desk for some scrap paper and I find a calendar saying “Take two baby aspirin a day…” I’m in my mid thirties.  At first I feel afraid thinking I’ll be 40 in a few … Continue reading →

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