The Truth About Cholesterol Most people think cholesterol is a bad substance leading to the labeling of foods like eggs, butter, and oils as unhealthy foods. As with most things, the truth is not as black and white. Cholesterol is a more complex subject, but is an essential part of how our body works. Read […]

The Proper Fit for Shoes One of the complaints that patients come in to our office with regularly is foot/ankle pain. Some times it is due to an injury, but most often the problem lies with the mechanics of their foot. Specifically the stress placed upon the feet by activity combined with the shoes that […]

The Truth about Statins Statin drugs are one of the most often prescribed medications in the USA. They are primarily used to treat high cholesterol. Statins work by interfering with the ability of the liver to make cholesterol. Approximately 75% of our cholesterol levels come from the liver and the rest from our diet. Recently, […]

Important Changes in Pregnancy It is fairly evident that women who are pregnant go through many important changes in pregnancy.  Almost every change happens to either prepare the mother for labor/delivery or promote the development of the baby.  With all the changes that are happening on a daily basis, which ones can be labeled as […]

It had been nearly 9 years ago that I began coming to Platte Valley Chiropractic. In the beginning, Dr. Sole told me he thought he could help me, but wished he had started with me many years earlier. I have no doubt Dr. Sole has kept me walking for all these years. When I would […]

This is a really great post about protein powders from Dr. Michael Jurgelewicz. There are several good reasons to buy protein powder from a practitioner that you trust. That way you can be sure of the quality of product you receive and the amount of protein you are ingesting. We carry several different types or […]

Disc Injuries and Laser Treatment Low back pain has obvious lifestyle and financial burdens; when it is accompanied by radiation of pain and numbness in the lower extremities, it can be truly debilitating. Lumbar disc herniations account for only 4 percent of low back pain patients but account for a high percentage of low back […]

When I got an appointment with Dr. Sole, I was completely desperate to find out what was wrong with my health. After 5 months of doctoring, I had no answers as to why I was becoming allergic to more and more foods and odors. I was fearful of the next anaphylactic attack and fuzzy minded […]

New Year’s Resolutions The New Year is right around the corner and with that comes the inevitable discussion of New Year Resolutions.  Many people fall into one of two categories when it comes to resolutions.  The first is setting too general of a resolution.  For example, stating that your goal for 2017 is to “Be […]

The Problem with High Heels According to the American Podiatric Medical Society, 87% of women have had foot problems from footwear issues.  Yet, women continue to choose to wear heels in everyday life.  Some of the most common reasons are to increase height, make the legs seem longer, and to induce a more attractive walking […]